Investors should think twice before they fill up an empty chair with a new person. Definitely when it is the chair of the CEO. Often a temporary leader is a better choice, in order to seize the opportunity to first optimise the company and its processes. That is the advice of Thorbjørn ’Toby’ Sirén, a …
About ImpactBuilders — by Hannah Brown from the Estonian e-Residency program
After our founder Jan Lagast became appointed an Envoy for the e-Residency program, Hannah Brown wanted to understand Jan's story as an entrepreneur, as an e-Resident, and now, as an Envoy. Enjoy watching the full 30' interview ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdp5J9dQQRE ... or start right away at the point where Venture Building is explained ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdp5J9dQQRE&t=193s ... …
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Similar dreams can bridge fundamental differences and … connect two different worlds
Re-story and ImpactBuilders both understand businesses are an important actor in our journeys to create impact. However, our approaches are fundamentally different. Nevertheless, since we have similar dreams, we do feel connected and get inspired by the other party’s approach and activities. A few years ago, Mischa Verheyden (l) and Geert Degrande came over …
Great numbers are achieved by hard-working people
“A continuous focus on the hard numbers is key for a business to survive and thrive,” knows Frieda Janssens. “But, let’s never forget that it’s the collaborators who make those numbers.” As a former top manager in various large and mid-sized companies, Frieda Janssens knows what it takes to make a business thrive. Over the …
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ChatGPT about people-centricity
Co-founder Steven Storms wanted to know why ChatGPT would advise a company to become more people-centric. "Why is it crucial for every organisation to place people, either as a member of the organisation, or as a client, in the center of the activities." This is what ChatGPT told him ... Placing people at the center …
More and more collaborators will become solopreneurs
According to Margus Tammeraja more and more collaborators will become a solopreneur - or act as one - and work for clients all over the world. This will create a new kind of demand for accountants, and that will also have its implications on the technology. Margus Tammeraja has been at the forefront of the …
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The way work is organised is a CEO’s main concern
It is tempting and easy to delegate this topic to HR. However, the way we organise work is such a fundamental challenge for the future business, that it requires the CEO’s full attention. Filip Vandenweghe is one of the members of the ImpactBuilders main ImpactBoard. The ImpactBoard will advise us on the creation of all …
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Inga Veselova to become our first ‘ImpactEnthusiast’
One day after we launched the concept of ImpactEnthusiast, Inga Veselova jumped onto it, and wanted to be “part of the gang”. Her drive to build ventures was the main reason to react. “Building a company from scratch is one of the most fascinating, yet also challenging stages in a new venture,” says Inga. “I …
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What ChatGPT says about Venture Building
What is a venture builder ? A venture builder is a type of organisation that focuses on creating and developing new companies or startups with the goal of generating revenue and growth. Instead of investing in existing businesses, venture builders create new ventures from scratch, often through the process of idea generation, product development, and …
Preparing Minister Bart Somers mission to Tallinn end of April
By the end of April, entrepreneurs and government officials from the Flemish region Antwerpen-Waasland will visit Tallinn (Estonia). Their visit is organised by the Chamber of Commerce (VOKA Antwerpen-Waasland) under the aegis of Minister Bart Somers, and with support of the team from Flanders Invest & Trade Baltics (FIT Baltics). They invited our founder Jan Lagast …
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