We aim for impact

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

Andy Gijbels

Venture & Business Coach

Ann Martens

HR & Special Operations

Ariane Takyi

Academy Learning Expert

Christof Anthonissen

Events & Projects Manager

Christophe Cieters

Business Coach

Daniela Marino

Creative Content Manager

Dirk Lievens

Business Coach & Business Developer

Donát Pájer

Business Coach & Community Manager

Dries Vaesen

Venture coach

Harold Roquet

Business Coach Start it @CBC

Inge Wouters

Business Coach Lead

Liesbeth Van der Jonckheyd

Program officer Start it @KBC

Lode Uytterschaut

Founder & CEO

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

Ludo Dhelft

Business Coach

Mieke Daniels

Chief Operating Officer

Nadia Van der Velden

Business Coach

Peggy Goovaerts

Accounting officer

Pieter Vanbecelaere

Sales Development Representative

Sabine Claeys

Business coach

Silke Galle

Campaign Manager

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage startups, scaleups and venture teams to build the most diverse teams possible. Research shows that organisations with diverse teams understand better how to adapt their product offerings to diverse audiences and achieve better results.

We lead by example! To promote diverse entrepreneurship, we ensure gender balance, highlight role models, and share success stories.

We partner with communities to support underrepresented groups, offering programs like "The Thrive Project" for female leadership, coding training with Becode/Orange to create opportunities for those seeking employment, and UP (Unleash your Potential) for women in tech. Everyone is welcome here!

Resilience & Wellbeing

Entrepreneurship often means long hours, affecting work-life balance and well-being. At Start it X, we care about both your business and your health. We offer support through mentors, partners like KBC, and a free one-year membership to Mindlab by BloomUp. Our Start it Academy also provides well-being workshops on the Disco platform.

We’re committed to building a resilient, healthy community where founders can thrive. If you need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Business Coach or Sabine, our Wellbeing Manager (sabine@startitx.com).

Remember, you are not alone and we are here to help you thrive!