Filip is a SaaS entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He led growth projects at Itineris, was responsible for M&A at Banqup (Euronext: BANQ), and served as chairman of the board at Unifly. As co-founder and CEO of Nomadesk, he raised €10M in venture capital and led the company’s acquisition by Unifiedpost (Banqup). He holds degrees in bioscience engineering from UGent and an MBA from Vlerick. His interests include start- and scale-ups, SaaS, and aviation.
Beatrice is a business psychologist who bridges customer success and product management, ensuring talentguide reflects real-world HR needs. She integrates AI and behavioral science to help organizations address bias and build inclusive, data-informed HR strategies. A renowned keynote speaker, she shares her expertise on human bias, technology, and the future of work at leading institutions and events.
Amarildo is a full-stack developer with deep expertise in Angular, React, Node.js, and AWS, building scalable web applications front to back. With prior roles at NowJobs, Toyota, and Pfizer, he brings hands-on experience in performance-driven environments. At talentguide, he leads the engineering team with a focus on clean architecture, fast iteration, and robust product delivery.
Judith is a product management leader specialized in building user-focused and scalable software in high-growth environments. She has extensive experience driving product strategy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. She previously led business process optimization at Stripe, and served as a product manager for a variety of start- and scale-ups in San Francisco, Dublin and Belgium. She also has teaching experience as a lecturer in digital business and design thinking.
Bhanu is a skilled data scientist specializing in mathematical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics. He has a strong track record in demand forecasting, having supported global vaccine supply at GSK. His expertise in NLP and NLU plays a key role in powering talentguide’s skills intelligence engine, helping the platform extract and optimize insights from complex language data.
Maryna is a full stack JavaScript developer focused on delivering seamless, user-centered digital experiences. She works across the stack to ensure performance, responsiveness, and design consistency throughout talentguide’s platform. Passionate about growth, she brings precision, curiosity, and modern coding practices to every project.
Krista is a seasoned executive assistant with extensive experience supporting innovative companies in various industries, including biotech, energy tech, and marketing tech. She excels in managing day-to-day operations such as human resources, accounting, and office management. Krista's dedication to excellence has proven invaluable in helping companies successfully reach their goals.
Koen is a seasoned CTO and technology advisor with 25+ years of experience in software engineering and product strategy. He has led technical innovation at companies like Alcatel-Lucent and Unifiedpost Group. With degrees in Computer Science Engineering and Business Administration, Koen brings deep strategic insight to talentguide’s technical direction.
Evelien has over 10 years of experience in HR strategy, talent acquisition, and skills-based workforce design. At talentguide, she partners with customers to turn business strategy, roles, and organizational structures into clear, consistent skills frameworks.
She connects HR strategy, product, and implementation, guiding organizations through pilots and rollouts to secure strong adoption, reliable data quality, and practical, day-to-day use of the platform.
Dr. Vickie Dekocker is Senior Expert Education-Labour Market and policy advisor on the topic. She holds a PhD from KU Leuven and is a visiting professor of Sociology of Work. Vickie is one of the authors of the book "Learning dual learning" (Acco, 2018) and "Towards a new social contract in the 21st century" (Lannoo, 2019). She also wrote different contributions on HR technologies (De Tijd, Bloovi, Knack, Trends) and is frequently asked as a guest speaker on the topic.
Luc is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in building data-driven SaaS companies such as NGDATA and Porthus, the latter acquired by Descartes. He brings strategic guidance to talentguide, drawing from his deep expertise in AI, customer intelligence, and scale-up leadership. Luc also serves on multiple tech company boards and previously sat on the board of PieSync, acquired by HubSpot.
Dr. Bruno Tindemans is an experienced Director, Executive and Start-up Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in both the private consulting industry, and government as well as in academia and on the cross section of labour market and education. He is a strong research professional skilled in Innovation Management, Strategy and Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurship Education.
Filip is a SaaS entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He led growth projects at Itineris, was responsible for M&A at Unifiedpost Group (Euronext: UPG), and served as chairman of the board at Unifly. As co-founder and CEO of Nomadesk, he raised €10M in venture capital and led the company’s acquisition by Unifiedpost. He holds degrees in bioscience engineering from UGent and an MBA from Vlerick. His interests include start- and scale-ups, SaaS, and aviation.
Tim is a dedicated startup coach within the imec.istart accelerator program. He is deeply committed to nurturing technological innovation. Tim plays a crucial role in handpicking and supporting startups, guiding them through the stages from proof-of-concept to achieving product-market fit. Moreover, Tim excels at forging connections, linking startups with the necessary resources within the imec ecosystem and beyond.
Miel Kurris is a digital strategy and technology leader with over 15 years of experience in innovation, IT, and organizational transformation. At Voka, he oversees IT at a strategic level, guiding internal decision-making and driving the organization’s broader digital ambitions. He has worked with both technology-driven companies and more traditional industries, consistently turning digital opportunities into measurable business value. His experience as an entrepreneur in the construction sector gives him a grounded view of day-to-day operations and a strong focus on the human side of transformation.
