Spin-off of Wageningen University & Research

About Us

Food scientists, AI engineers, and business builders on a mission to eliminate failed product launches.

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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 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

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

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

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

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

Guido Camps

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.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Customer First

We put our customers at the heart of every decision, building around their real needs and measuring our success by theirs.

Open Communication

We share openly and honestly, listen with intent, and keep information flowing so everyone can do their best work.

Allow Others to Thrive

We create the space for our people, partners, and clients to grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.

Integrity, Reliability, Accountability

We act with honesty and transparency, keep our promises, and take full ownership of our outcomes.

Dare to Be Different

We challenge convention and embrace bold, original thinking to build what doesn't yet exist.

Ready to Launch With Confidence?

85% of food product launches fail. Our team helps you beat those odds with real consumer data — before you commit to production.

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