Jean-Baptiste Platteau

Jean-Baptiste Platteau is a Belgian entrepreneur and serial co-founder who has established himself as a prominent figure in bridging technology and entrepreneurship. He is currently the co-founder of multiple ventures including AlcoSafe, a market-leading alcohol testing company, and Kaïn & Abel, a high-end design company specializing in animal products.

Platteau co-founded AlcoSafe, which has positioned itself as a market leader in alcohol testing devices. The company develops and distributes breathalyzer technology and alcohol testing solutions.

As co-founder of Kaïn & Abel, Platteau oversees a high-end design company that creates premium products for animals. The venture represents his expansion into the luxury pet and animal care market.

Platteau previously founded Soles, a startup that achieved a successful exit. While specific details of the acquisition are not publicly disclosed, the venture represents his track record in building scalable businesses from inception to successful completion.

Platteau positions himself as a bridge between technology and entrepreneurship, focusing on collaborative growth strategies. His approach emphasizes partnership and mutual development in business relationships. He is fluent in both English and Dutch, enabling him to operate across multiple European markets.

His portfolio of companies spans diverse sectors including safety technology, luxury design, and consumer products, demonstrating his versatility as an entrepreneur. Platteau's work reflects a commitment to innovation across traditional industry boundaries, combining technological solutions with market-driven design approaches.

Co-founded AlcoSafe (market-leading alcohol testing company), Kaïn & Abel (high-end animal design), and achieved successful exit with startup Soles.

Full name	Jean-Baptiste Platteau
Role	Co-Founder
Organization	AlcoSafe, Soles, Kaïn & Abel
Country	Belgium
Industry	Technology
Specialties	Entrepreneurship · Startup Development · Technology Innovation · Product Design · Business Development
Languages	en, nl
Consulting rate	EUR 75 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Starter in de kijker: Kaïn & Abel wil huisdieren verwennen — Made in West-Vlaanderen (2026-04-09)
  Feature article about Kaïn & Abel's mission to pamper pets, highlighting the startup's focus on luxury animal products.

• Jean-Baptiste Platteau on Facebook (Facebook)
• Baptiste Platteau on Twitter (X)

• Kaïn & Abel Press Room featuring Jean-Baptiste Platteau

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Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Alexandre Gagliano	CEO, ITROCX & AUMENTIA		EUR 250/hr
Andreas Christodoulou	Entrepreneur, THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY	Belgium	EUR 799/hr	el, en
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
Angelo Vandamme	Marketing & Event Strategist, Hey You!	Belgium	EUR 90/hr
Arne Vandendriessche	CEO, Signpost	Belgium	EUR 500/hr

• Book Jean-Baptiste Platteau on TinRate
• Jean-Baptiste Platteau on Facebook
• Baptiste Platteau on Twitter
• Kaïn & Abel Press Room featuring Jean-Baptiste Platteau

1. Jean-Baptiste Platteau Facebook Profile — accessed 2026-04-09
2. Baptiste Platteau Twitter Profile — accessed 2026-04-09
3. Kaïn & Abel Press Room — accessed 2026-04-09