Our Team - Eatpol

Our Story

Michele, a Ph.D. in AI and computer vision from Wageningen University, developed software to measure eating behavior from video—tracking bites and chews, under Guido Camps’ supervision.

Partnering with Wageningen Impact Catalyst, the technology evolved to tackle a major industry problem: 85% of food product launches fail, costing billions.

In fall 2025, Jakob and Simbiat joined the team, bringing Eatpol to market as a consumer testing service that delivers real-world insights straight from people’s kitchens.

Based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, Eatpol helps leading food brands understand their consumers better and launch products people love.

Team

Meet the people building the future of AI-powered consumer testing

Michele Tufano, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, CEO

Michele built the AI that analyzes real eating behavior from video — the core technology behind Eatpol’s ability to predict product success before launch. His research at Wageningen University bridges computer vision and food science to give brands data they can’t get anywhere else.

Jakob Romberg, MSc

Co-Founder, CCO

Jakob works directly with food brands to design testing programs that fit their launch timeline — typically delivering actionable consumer insights within 2 weeks. He brings a sharp eye for product-market fit and commercial strategy to every engagement.

Riccardo Rampin

Intern — Marketing

Riccardo supports Eatpol’s marketing efforts, helping to grow brand awareness and communicate the value of AI-powered consumer testing to the food industry.

Kamila Gelyastan

Intern — Sales

Kamila supports the sales team, connecting with food brands and helping them discover how Eatpol’s consumer testing platform can de-risk their product launches.

Advisory Board

Industry experts and thought leaders guiding our strategic direction

Dr. Guido Camps

Advisory Board Member

Associate Professor at Wageningen University and Eatpol’s scientific advisor. Guido’s research in eating behavior and AI ensures our technology stays grounded in peer-reviewed science.

Simbiat Oladoja, MSc

Advisor
Marketing and Consumer Insights

Food scientist, nutritionist, and consumer behavior expert with advanced degrees from Maastricht University and the University of Edinburgh. Simbiat translates scientific insights into practical, sustainable food solutions that resonate with real consumers.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

People First

We prioritize the wellbeing and happiness of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, believing meaningful impact starts with people who are healthy, motivated, and fulfilled.

Integrity

We seek truth and accuracy, communicate openly, and act with transparency. We hold ourselves accountable and earn trust by being reliable and honest in everything we do.

Ambition & Excellence

We act proactively and take full responsibility for outcomes, pursuing bold goals with high standards and a continuous drive to improve.

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