Early Life
Fabien Pinckaers was born in Ottignies, Belgium, in 1979. From a young age, Pinckaers displayed a passion for both business and technology. At 13, he developed and sold his first business management software. During his studies in Computer Science at UCLouvain, he also gained experience by selling art through an online marketplace and selling t-shirts.
Rise to Success
In 2002, while still a student, Pinckaers founded TinyERP, later renamed OpenERP and finally Odoo. Odoo provides open-source business applications. The company gained momentum and in 2013, it won the Deloitte award as the fastest-growing company in Belgium. Pinckaers' vision of providing accessible, affordable solutions has been a key factor in Odoo's expansion and success. Odoo has over 13 million users worldwide. In 2024, the company had a revenue of 426 million euros.
Key Business Strategies
Pinckaers' leadership style emphasizes autonomy and efficiency, creating a culture where employees are empowered to make decisions. His hands-on approach, where he dedicates a significant portion of his time to product development, has been crucial in Odoo's market position. Odoo's strategy focuses on building an open-source community. The company has expanded its global presence with offices across several continents. Odoo's revenue is estimated to be in the range of $1 billion.
Philanthropy
There is no specific, publicly available information detailing Pinckaers' philanthropic activities. However, Odoo has expressed a commitment to building a robust ecosystem of partners and creating economic opportunities, indirectly contributing to societal well-being.
