Xavier Damman
TLDR
Xavier Damman is a Brussels-based entrepreneur who co-founded Storify (acquired in Silicon Valley) and Open Collective, a transparent fundraising platform for communities, and was named an MIT Innovator Under 35 in 2016.
Overview
Xavier Damman is a computer science engineer and entrepreneur based in Brussels. He first built Storify in Silicon Valley, which was acquired, before returning to Brussels where he co-founded Open Collective, a platform enabling groups to manage fundraising and finances transparently without needing their own legal entity or accountants. He was named a MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 (Belgium) in 2016. He has also been involved in community and civic tech projects in Brussels including Commons Hub Brussels, Citizen Wallet, DAO Brussels, and Citizen Spring.