Robin Wauters
TLDR
Robin Wauters is Editor-in-Chief of Tech.eu, co-founder of BeCentral, and a founding member of Syndicate One, making him one of the most connected ecosystem builders in Belgian tech.
Overview
Robin is Editor-in-Chief of Tech.eu, the leading European tech journalism outlet covering startup funding, exits, and ecosystem news. He co-founded the platform and has used it to bring visibility to Belgian and European tech companies that would otherwise fly under the radar.
Beyond media, Robin co-founded BeCentral, the Brussels digital campus and talent hub. He also serves on the board of the European Startup Network, giving him reach across national ecosystems.
As a founding member of Syndicate One, Robin participates in deal flow and capital alongside Belgian founders and operators. His combination of media platform, institution building, and investor access makes him a central connector across the Brussels and pan-European tech scene.
Career History
- COO + Board Member at European Startup Network (Jan 2025 - Present)
- Scale-up Expert at Sirris (Aug 2025 - Present)
- Founding member, Head of Ecosystem at Syndicate One (Jan 2022 - Present)
- Comms & marketing support at EU-INC (Jul 2025 - Present)
- Venture Scout at EWOR (Apr 2025 - Present)
Education
- Bachelor, Communication & Marketing, Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen (2000 - 2003)
Notes
> 724K+ followers on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn Voice
Posting style: Curator more than creator. Amplifies ecosystem voices through reposts. Short, contextual commentary. Connector role. Active but primarily reposts.
Key themes: European tech policy and AI regulation, European startup ecosystem news, Syndicate One angel network activity
Avg engagement: 78 likes, 5 comments
Notable post: Matt Clifford on AI regulation in Europe, 78 likes -- "How AI can and probably should be regulated in Europe."
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