About Us
A powerful community with a worldwide network
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
Ann Martens
HR & Special OperationsChristof Anthonissen
Events & Projects ManagerChristophe Cieters
Business CoachDaniela Marino
Creative Content ManagerDirk Lievens
Business Coach & Business DeveloperDonát Pájer
Business Coach & Community ManagerDries Vaesen
Venture coachHarold Roquet
Business Coach Start it @CBCInge Wouters
Business Coach LeadLiesbeth Van der Jonckheyd
Program officer Start it @KBCLode Uytterschaut
Founder & CEOLode Uytterschaut is the founding father of Start it @KBC.
Ludo Dhelft
Business CoachMieke Daniels
Chief Operating OfficerNadia Van der Velden
Business CoachPeggy Goovaerts
Accounting officerPieter Vanbecelaere
Sales Development RepresentativeSabine Claeys
Business coachSilke Galle
Campaign ManagerSophie Verhulst
Business Coach & Program Officer Start it @CBCOur 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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Our Community
Mentors
Our mentors have been there, done that and will support you with their experience and expertise.
Partners
These partners are our allies in entrepreneurship, sharing their considerable resources and expertise with us.
All startups
All the startups that went through our programs before you and continue to shape our entrepreneurial ecosystem.