Predikt
Samuel Kolb is the Founder and CTO of Predikt, a position held since September 2023. Prior to this role, Samuel served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven from January 2020 to January 2024 and completed a PhD while working as a researcher at the Research Foundation Flanders - FWO from October 2015 to December 2019, specializing in the Machine Learning Research Group. Earlier experience includes an internship at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau in July 2014 and a student employee role at KU Leuven focused on website and service development from September 2013 to June 2014. Samuel Kolb holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence from KU Leuven (2015-2019), a Master’s Degree in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence (2013-2015), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (2010-2013), with early education at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Internationale Deutsche Schule Brüssel.
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Predikt
At Predikt, we empower finance leaders to navigate today’s complex and volatile market landscape with clarity, certainty, and confidence. In a world where macroeconomic shocks and shifting local dynamics make forecasting harder than ever, we bring CFOs the insights they need to make impactful, data-driven decisions. Our solution combines advanced data analytics, AI, and expert insights to create Confidence Intelligence—a pioneering approach to financial forecasting that doesn’t just predict outcomes but strengthens trust in those predictions. By integrating external market data, economic indicators, and internal financial metrics, Predikt enables CFOs to assess risks, identify opportunities, and build proactive, informed strategies. We understand that group CFOs juggle both a bird’s-eye view and the complexities of local markets. Predikt empowers them to have better conversations with local teams, challenge assumptions, and lead confidently, even in the face of uncertainty. Predikt exists to democratize confidence in financial forecasting, transforming how finance teams approach planning, budgeting, and risk management. Together, we’re redefining the role of the CFO—elevating them from financial stewards to strategic, growth-driving leaders. Using advanced predictive models that incorporate external data, we ensure transparency, automation, and precise insights. This allows businesses to dynamically evaluate various scenarios, aligning plans and forecasts with objective, algorithm-driven projections of future trends. Our approach transforms strategic decision-making, fostering resilience and empowering businesses to thrive amid market volatility. Founded in 2023 by a Swiss-Belgian team, Predikt is committed to democratizing cutting-edge predictive technology, equipping professionals to make decisions easier and turn uncertainty into strategic advantages.