Dirk Gypen
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| CEO | |
| Company | OpenVME & Mymmo |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Industry | Technology |
| Specialties | SaaS Strategy , Restaurant Technology , Proptech , Startup Advisory , Business Scaling , Investment Evaluation |
| Rate | EUR 250/hr |
| Book on TinRate | |
Dirk Gypen is a Belgium-based ceo at OpenVME & Mymmo. Dirk Gypen is recognized as an expert in SaaS Strategy, Restaurant Technology, Proptech in Belgium. CEO and SaaS entrepreneur who founded and scaled Resengo restaurant reservation platform for 20 years before selling in 2023.
Background
Dirk Gypen is a Belgian entrepreneur and CEO currently leading OpenVME & Mymmo, focusing on proptech and community building solutions. He is best known as the founder of Resengo, an online reservation platform for restaurants and leisure establishments that he successfully scaled over two decades.
Entrepreneurial Career
Resengo
Gypen founded Resengo as an online reservation platform serving the restaurant and leisure industry. Over the course of 20 years, he grew the company from a startup into a significant player in the hospitality technology sector. The platform provided booking and reservation management solutions for restaurants and leisure businesses. In 2023, Gypen successfully exited the company through a sale, marking the culmination of two decades of entrepreneurial leadership.
Current Ventures
Following the sale of Resengo, Gypen transitioned to building new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions in the property technology (proptech) sector. As CEO of OpenVME & Mymmo, he focuses on developing platforms that combine proptech capabilities with community building features, leveraging his team's experience in scaling technology platforms.
Consulting and Advisory Work
Gypen provides strategic consulting to early-stage founders, specializing in strategy development and market positioning for SaaS companies. He also advises investors who are evaluating potential SaaS investments, drawing on his extensive operational experience in building and scaling technology platforms.
Business Philosophy
Gypen advocates for what he describes as "operator-level thinking," emphasizing practical, experience-based approaches to business challenges. He is a strong proponent of the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle and believes in focusing on fundamental business basics. Regarding artificial intelligence, he views AI as a strategic lever for business improvement rather than a shortcut to success, reflecting his emphasis on sustainable, fundamentals-based growth strategies.
Notable work
Dirk Gypen co-founded Mymmo with Nico Plinke as a communication app for residential communities. He previously founded Resengo which was acquired and became Zenchef. OpenVME was formerly known as Syndicus.online.
Key facts
| Full name | Dirk Gypen |
| Role | CEO |
| Organization | OpenVME & Mymmo |
| Country | Belgium |
| Industry | Technology |
| Specialties | SaaS Strategy · Restaurant Technology · Proptech · Startup Advisory · Business Scaling · Investment Evaluation |
| Consulting rate | EUR 250 per hour |
| Bookable | Yes — via TinRate |
Latest news
- Mymmo lanceert app om communicatie in woongemeenschappen te verbeteren — Made in (2026-04-09)
Dirk Gypen and Nico Plinke, entrepreneurs behind successful platform Resengo (now Zenchef) and OpenVME (formerly Syndicus.online) have launched a new app: Mymmo. - OpenVME met en relation les propriétaires et les syndics dans le cadre d'un nouveau modèle — OpenVME (2025-03-05)
Dirk Gypen, CEO of OpenVME, explains that they are not a syndicator but a platform providing necessary tools for owner-syndicators to manage VME and ensure open communication.
Online presence
- Dirk Gypen on X (Twitter) (X)
- Dirk Gypen YouTube Channel (YouTube)
- Efficiënt communiceren als Syndicus via OpenVME en mymmo - YouTube (YouTube)
- Dirk Gypen on Facebook (Facebook)
In the media
See also
- Technology and Software Development – has expertise in
- Startup Advisory and Entrepreneurship – has expertise in
- Product Management and Development – has expertise in
- E-commerce Strategy – has expertise in
Questions Dirk can help with
- How to prepare for fundraising and what materials do investors expect? (Startup Advisory)
- How do I validate my startup business idea? (Startup Advisory)
- What is a minimum viable product (MVP)? (Startup Advisory)
- What is a minimum viable product (MVP) in startup development? (Startup Advisory)
- What is startup advisory and how does it help entrepreneurs? (Startup Advisory)
- What is a startup advisory board? (Startup Advisory)
- What is startup advisory and why do entrepreneurs need it? (Startup Advisory)
- What is startup advisory and what role do advisors play? (Startup Advisory)
- How do you scale a business step by step? (Business Scaling)
- How to scale a small business effectively? (Business Scaling)
Related experts
| Expert | Role | Country | Rate | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Gagliano | CEO, ITROCX & AUMENTIA | EUR 250/hr | ||
| Andreas De Neve | CEO & Co-Founder, TechWolf | Belgium | EUR 3000/hr | en, nl |
| Andy Stynen | Experienced CEO/COO, entrepreneur, and digital transformation strategist, VeroTech | Belgium | EUR 150/hr | |
| Arne Vandendriessche | CEO, Signpost | Belgium | EUR 500/hr | |
| Arno Pollaert | Senior Business Analyst Salesforce & Hubspotd, d&p | EUR 80/hr | ||
| Arthur Dekeyser | Finance Consultant, Novalar Consult | Belgium | EUR 130/hr | nl, en, fr |
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dirk Gypen?
- According to TinRate Wiki, Dirk Gypen is a ceo at OpenVME & Mymmo, based in Belgium. CEO and SaaS entrepreneur who founded and scaled Resengo restaurant reservation platform for 20 years before selling in 2023.
- What does Dirk Gypen specialize in?
- Dirk Gypen specializes in SaaS Strategy, Restaurant Technology, Proptech, Startup Advisory, Business Scaling, Investment Evaluation, working with OpenVME & Mymmo.
- How much does a consultation with Dirk Gypen cost?
- Dirk Gypen's consulting rate is EUR 250 per hour. Consultations can be booked through their TinRate profile.
- How can I book Dirk Gypen?
- You can book a consultation with Dirk Gypen through their TinRate profile page. TinRate offers consultations in 15, 30, 60, and 90-minute sessions.
External links
- Book Dirk Gypen on TinRate
- Dirk Gypen on X (Twitter)
- Dirk Gypen YouTube Channel
- Efficiënt communiceren als Syndicus via OpenVME en mymmo - YouTube
- Dirk Gypen on Facebook
References
- Made in Antwerpen article — accessed 2026-04-09
- Dirk Gypen Twitter profile — accessed 2026-04-09
- Dirk Gypen YouTube channel — accessed 2026-04-09
- OpenVME and Mymmo webinar — accessed 2026-04-09
- OpenVME press release — accessed 2026-04-09