At Start it X, we believe that innovation and growth are fundamental to any business. We harness that energy. We take action. We find shortcuts.

Based on the experience, expertise and network that includes 30+ industries, 1.600+ startups, 2.000+ entrepreneurs, almost 200 mentors and 40+ corporate partners, we’ve launched a new business: Start it X.

Building Business as Unusual

We are more than the sum of our parts. With every new venture project and business initiative, we aim to extend the community, to build new partnerships and to contribute to our economic growth as a society in a sustainable way.

Our team

ANDY2024

Andy Gijbels

Venture & Business Coach
Ann 2024

Ann Martens

HR & Special Operations
Christof 2024

Christof Anthonissen

Events & Projects Manager
Christophe 2024

Christophe Cieters

Business Coach
Daniela Marino

Daniela Marino

Creative Content Manager
Dirk new 2024

Dirk Lievens

Business Coach & Business Developer
Donat

Donát Pájer

Business Coach & Community Manager
Dries Vaesen

Dries Vaesen

Venture coach
Harold 2024

Harold Roquet

Business Coach Start it @CBC
Inge

Inge Wouters

Business Coach Lead
Liesbeth 2024

Liesbeth Van der Jonckheyd

Program officer Start it @KBC
Lode 2023

Lode Uytterschaut

Founder & CEO

Lode Uytterschaut is the founding father of Start it @KBC.

Ludo 2024

Ludo Dhelft

Business Coach
Mieke 2024

Mieke Daniels

Chief Operating Officer
Nadia Van der Velden

Nadia Van der Velden

Business Coach
Peggy 2024

Peggy Goovaerts

Accounting officer
Pieter 2024

Pieter Vanbecelaere

Sales Development Representative
Sabine Claeys

Sabine Claeys

Business coach
Silke

Silke Galle

Campaign Manager
Sophie

Sophie Verhulst

Business Coach & Program Officer Start it @CBC

Our work is driven by

Diversity & Inclusion

Start it X promotes diversity by encouraging startups, scaleups, and venture teams to build diverse teams, leading to better results and adaptability. We lead by example, aiming for gender balance in juries and experts, and showcasing diverse role models to inspire the next generation of talent!

Resilience & Wellbeing

Entrepreneurs often work long hours, affecting well-being and business performance. At Start it X, we prioritize health by offering a wellbeing program through our programs and alliances. Our goal is to build a resilient, supportive community where founders thrive, with resources available on our platform and app.

Want to join our dream team?

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