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 Operations
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 & CEOLode 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
Sophie 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.
Want to join our dream team?
Check out our open positions
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.