Board Advisor

• May 2023 - Present

Thrive is a Belgian startup that created world's 1st beer enriched with 10g of high quality protein and 0% alcohol. The company was founded in 2021 by Laurens D'Hoore with a mission to provide sports enthusiasts with healthy beers. Thrive is a Belgian startup that created world's 1st beer enriched with 10g of high quality protein and 0% alcohol. The company was founded in 2021 by Laurens D'Hoore with a mission to provide sports enthusiasts with healthy beers.

Investment Manager- Venture & Growth Capital

• Oct 2022 - Present

Active as an investment manager and board advisor in various startups and SMEs, with a specific expertise in consumer goods and the manufacturing industry. Active as an investment manager and board advisor in various startups and SMEs, with a specific expertise in consumer goods and the manufacturing industry.

Board Advisor

• Oct 2022 - Present

Odette Lunettes is an independent eyewear label, founded in 2015 by tv host and influencer Eline De Munck and tv director Bob Geraets. Odette Lunettes is perceived as a timeless fashion eyewear label with an edgy touch. It became a popular style reference in Belgium and is currently in full international expansion. Odette Lunettes is an independent eyewear label, founded in 2015 by tv host and influencer Eline De Munck and tv director Bob Geraets. Odette Lunettes is perceived as a timeless fashion eyewear label with an edgy touch. It became a popular style reference in Belgium and is currently in full international expansion.

Board Advisor

• Oct 2022 - Present

Natural SELF is a 100% vegan, natural & Belgian skincare brand. Natural SELF is a 100% vegan, natural & Belgian skincare brand.

Board Advisor

• Oct 2022 - Present

UNRUN, initially started as 42|54, is a high-end Belgian activewear brand, founded by Olympic Gold medalists Élodie Ouédraogo and Olivia Borlée. UNRUN, initially started as 42|54, is a high-end Belgian activewear brand, founded by Olympic Gold medalists Élodie Ouédraogo and Olivia Borlée.

Head of Marketing & International Business Development

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

Business Development & Operations Lead- Bioracer USA

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Responsible for setting up the company structure in the United States:-Building the sales network & setting up key partnerships, defining the go- to market strategy-Setting up logistics, defining the supply chain strategyEstablished in 1986 and located in Belgium, spiritual home of cycling, Bioracer has always been at the forefront of design, development and manufacturing of cycling speedwear. As a pioneer in the industry, Bioracer's mission is clear and simple: to make you faster. With more than 616 Olympic and World Championship medals, Bioracer is market leader in Europe in innovative custom speedwear for cyclists, triathletes, runners, skiers and ice skaters. The company is completely vertically integrated, owning its own R&D and production facilities worldwide.https://www.bioracer.com/ Show less

Prince Albert Fund Candidate

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Selected as a Candidate by The Prince Albert Fund. Founded by HRH the king of Belgium, The Prince Albert Fund supports the Belgian economy by matching fast-scaling companies with high potential Belgian professionals. The mission of the Prince Albert Fund is to: • Grow the Belgian economy by enabling promising Belgian companies to exponentially scale their international growth • Help talented young professionals develop their international leadership potential in a real-life MBA experience http://www.princealbertfund.be/ Show less

Business Development & Innovation Manager

• Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

Developed new applications and business models using 3D printing technology. At Materialise I set up new collaborations with corporates through innovation and co- creation in various industries like consumer goods, manufacturing (e.g. automotive), life sciences and healthcare. Worked mainly on wearables and the (smart) eyewear industry.

Account Manager EMEA region

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

-Built long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with hospitals and medical professionals to take patient specific healthcare to new heights by implementing 3D printing technology in their daily practice-Responsible for initiating, managing and closing sales projects within the EMEA region

Sales Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

- As part of the early salesteam, grew Materialise's daughter company Mobelife to a solid player in the EU market. Responsible for sales of 3D printed implants in the BeNeLux and DACH area.- @ Mobelife, daughter company of Materialise (now fully integrated into Materialise)

Biomedical Application Engineer

• Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

- Engineering & Design of 3D printed custom implants - @ Mobelife, daughter company of Materialise (now fully integrated into Materialise)

Co- founder

• Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

Turned my entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities into reality by hands-on learning by doing and failing forward - Founded Instinct BVBA, startup specialized in development of high-tech textiles for sportswear, created new sportswear brand Mokoto - Secured total of 100k EUR investment - Secured SME innovation subsidy of +80k EUR granted by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IWT) - Setup collaborations with strategic partners & enabled multidisciplinary teams to cooperate; Royal Academy of Fine Arts Ghent, Belgian Textile Competence Centre Centexbel, Branding & Marketing agency Pinkeye, ISPO sports industry network - Setup production chain & distribution logistics with partners in Flanders & abroad (Thailand, E-Europe, Italy) - Selected for Startit @KBC Incubator; 1 year of professional coaching throughout all stages of starting and leading an innovative business. Show less

Business Development

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

-Development and follow- up of business plans for new green energy projects -Market analysis and pricing -Assistance in general management of Elegant, electricity and gas supplier -Development and follow- up of business plans for new green energy projects -Market analysis and pricing -Assistance in general management of Elegant, electricity and gas supplier

Internship Assistant Site Manager

• 2012 - 2012

Assistance in the site management of the sanitation of the Kraainem Viaduct Project, E40 highway, Brussels Assistance in the site management of the sanitation of the Kraainem Viaduct Project, E40 highway, Brussels

Internship Biomedical Engineering

• 2010 - 2010

Biomedical engineering support in R&D department where I did research on the mechanical properties of 3D printed polyamide hinges. Biomedical engineering support in R&D department where I did research on the mechanical properties of 3D printed polyamide hinges.