Olivier Vandewoude

FirstMovers is Belgium’s first community for young, early-stage startup employees in tech. Working at an early-stage venture can be chaotic, fast-paced, and sometimes lonely. That’s why we’re bringing together ambitious operators from startups across the country — creating a space to connect, share hard-earned lessons, and grow together. We’re not just building a community — we’re sparking a network effect that lifts the entire Belgian startup scene. Co-founded by Syndicate One.

RSQ Investors is the hands-on investment division of Quanteus Group focused on Sustainable and Responsible investments thereby delivering value for all stakeholders. Finance Lead at Soltech: • Ensure accurate quarterly closings and translate financial results into business-focused KPIs • Deliver clear, actionable insights to the Board, driving informed strategic decisions • Lead comprehensive financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to enable data-driven growth • Develop information memoranda for banks and potential investors, highlighting Soltech’s value proposition • Closely manage liquidity planning, including currency hedging (Internal) Finance Lead at BrightWolves: • Streamline invoicing workflows and accounts receivable management to improve cash flow • Facilitate the transition to a new accounting and management reporting platform • Lead financial planning cycles • Deliver actionable financial reports to the Leadership Team, driving informed decision-making and operational efficiency Projects: Commercial Due Diligence of Insurance SaaS Scale-up for a lead investor in Belgium

- Monitoring of the interest rate, liquidity and FX risk - Cooperating in the validation of the models/calculation used for the IRRBB and Liquidity