Dirk Standaert is Founder and CEO of Bar.on, a Belgian beverage technology company revolutionizing beer production through molecular mixing technology. Bar.on developed the world's first molecular beer printer that creates customizable beer in seconds using tap water and natural flavor compounds.

Dirk is described as a serial entrepreneur specializing in identifying and nurturing technological breakthroughs. He co-founded Bar.on with Valentijn Destoop and partnered with VIB/KU Leuven professor Kevin Verstrepen to develop the One Tap prototype.

Dirk's interests include artificial intelligence, internet of things, and virtual nations, describing himself as an unstoppable optimist with a passion for justice. He has spoken at international conferences including AgriNext Conference in Dubai on sustainable beverage innovation.

Bar.on raised 1.8 million euros in seed funding in 2022 from investors including Astanor Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, Thia Ventures, Food Ventures, and K&E. The company is currently raising Series A capital to expand operations and production capacities.

Bar.on's molecular beer technology eliminates fermentation, reduces carbon footprint by 90% through eliminating beer shipping, and minimizes packaging waste. The technology enables customizable alcohol-free beer with superior taste compared to traditional brewing methods.