Sebastiaan Vaessen is the Global Head of Strategy at Prosus Group, where he leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives to accelerate global growth. He also serves as a Board Member of Dealroom and is a Partner and Co-Founder at Coalition Capital, investing in companies transforming finance, commerce, and work through AI.

With a background as a strategy consultant at Monitor and Bain & Company, Sebastiaan brings deep expertise in market analysis and business transformation. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, investment, and innovation, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Sebastiaan is recognized for his insights on the state of AI talent in Europe and strategies to enhance the continent’s competitiveness. Through his roles at Prosus, Coalition Capital, and Dealroom, he actively shapes the future of technology and investment in Europe and beyond.