Guus van Heijningen is the founder and CEO of Captain, a Rotterdam-based AI company dedicated to transforming the horticultural sector through data-driven innovation. With a background in data science from Ghent University, where he authored a thesis on cryptocurrency market predictions using web scraping , Guus combines technical expertise with deep industry insight.
Raised in a family of growers, Guus bridges the gap between agriculture and artificial intelligence. At PEAX, he and his team develop customized AI solutions—ranging from autonomous cultivation systems to tools that connect retail data with breeding insights—to help growers, suppliers, and traders unlock the full potential of their data.
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Guus actively contributes to the data science community by organizing AI meetups and fostering collaboration between tech professionals and the agri-food sector. His mission is clear: to empower the horticultural industry with intelligent, scalable technologies that drive sustainable growth.
