Pieter De Smedt

Partner at One Planet Studio | Building Better Ventures

Zaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Partner at One Planet Studio, operating at the intersection of investment, innovation, and sustainability. I actively engage in dealmaking — sourcing opportunities, structuring collaborations, and building ventures into viable businesses. I believe in empowered teams: setting the strategic course while creating the freedom and accountability for people to perform at their best.

Experience

  • Partner at One Planet Studio
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    One Planet Studio builds profitable cleantech ventures for the built environment. We accelerate decarbonization through deployment. We launch and scale proven cleantech ventures in the Benelux or in the EU with leading partners.

  • Commercial Strategy at Mobius Benelux
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Jury Member Candidate Selection and Mentor at Prince Albert Fund (KBF)
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    The Prince Albert Fund is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to help talented young professionals acquire experience in conducting international projects. Since 1984 we have enabled hundreds of young professionals to develop skills and gain invaluable experience in international business by managing projects for more than 250 different Belgian companies. http://www.princealbertfund.be/

  • Aerobel (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
      Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      At Aerobel, we pride ourselves as a chemical raw material manufacturer on being at the forefront of innovation within the insulation and adhesive industry. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence is encapsulated in our vertically integrated approach, transforming waste and bio-based materials into green chemicals. These materials then become the foundation for our high-performing insulation and glue products. As CCO, I create and execute the sales strategy for Aerobel's different products and applications; its company brand; its customer service; and its product development.

    • North America Business Development Advisor
      Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Aerobel is a specialized production company that focuses on innovative insulation materials and systems. I hold an advisory role assisting the team of Aerobel in setting out the best go-to-market strategy for their products in the North American territory.

  • Co-Owner at Belgian Industrial Group
    Sep 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Welcome to the Belgian Industrial Group (BIG) — a dynamic consortium of SMEs driving industrial innovation across Belgium and neighboring regions. At BIG, we pride ourselves on fostering engineering excellence, project management prowess, and technical expertise to build and service state-of-the-art industrial installations.