Ester is an AI-driven platform to understand flavor in the most personal and complete way ever. Consumers use Ester to explore their unique flavor preferences through efficient exploration. Retailers and producers use Ester to create and market unique and differentiating gourmet foods.
Jean Van Damme’s (CEO & Co-Founder) childhood passion for food and flavor has shaped his professional trajectory. After graduating as a food scientist and working as an innovation leader bringing new products and services to retail, Jean co-founded Ester. Ester’s mission is to help retailers make personalized recommendations that fuel consumers’ passion for personal flavor discovery. Along the way, Jean has met like-minded individuals and partners who share this passion, including co-founder Didier Vanden Broucke, VIB, KU Leuven and Cornell University.
Total Funding: N/A
Funding Stage: Seed
Business Stage: Scaling Up
Market: B2C, B2B
Company Size: 1 to 25
Founded: 2018
