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May 20, 2023May 21, 2023

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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May 20, 2023

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 …

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May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

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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May 17, 2023

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 …

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May 10, 2023

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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May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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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May 1, 2023

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 …

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June 1, 2022April 30, 2023

Steven Storms and Jan Lagast partner up to create impact

Today we formally announce a partnership that was in the making for some time. For two years now, Steven and Jan have been working together on several client projects and on the design of the ImpactBuilders organization. Their cooperation has now resulted in the creation of a partnership that will shape the future of ImpactBuilders, …

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