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 …
e-Residency Envoy meeting triggers pan-European network
On Tuesday May 23, the ambassadors of the e-Residency program met each other for the first time. A new thriving international community was created on the spot. At the beginning of this year, the Estonian e-Residency program appointed several spokespersons across Europe -- and beyond. Our founder Jan Lagast is one of these e-Residency Envoys, …
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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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ImpactBuilders is now a registered trademark
It’s probably only a small step for a company, but nevertheless it is always good to get a bit of official support. As from now on, in the entire EU, ImpactBuilders is a registered trademark of … ImpactBuilders. Why register a trademark when you already have the url? Well, first of all, someone might get …
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We’re making a new point now
Now is a big month for ImpactBuilders. Until April, we were trying, searching, dry-running, investigating, re-pivoting. Oh yes, we did great things. We designed and created a few greenfield ventures. We revived companies from almost nothing to a great venture. We helped leadership teams to get back on their feet. We advised leadership teams on …
Vice Minister-President Bart Somers to become e-Resident
This week, Vice Minister-President of the government of Flanders Bart Somers, has become an e-Resident of the Estonian digital nation. Now Minister Somers is able to sign documents online with a digital signature that is formally backed by the Estonian police and border control. Minister Somers arrived in Tallinn on Sunday April 23 together with …
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