Filip is a seasoned business and team leader with a strong passion for driving innovation. With over twenty years of experience in the SaaS industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As the former founder and CEO of Nomadesk, which was successfully acquired by Unifiedpost Group in 2017, Filip has a proven track record of success. During his time at Unifiedpost Group and subsequently Itineris, he played integral roles in Corporate Development and M&A, further showcasing his strategic prowess and leadership capabilities.
Beatrice, a business psychologist, is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Leveraging her expertise, she helps organizations combat unconscious bias in HR decision-making using cutting-edge technologies to develop inclusive and forward-thinking policies.
Bhanu is a skilled data scientist specializing in mathematical modeling, predictive algorithms, and machine learning. With a proven track record in demand forecasting for global vaccines at GSK, Bhanu demonstrates proficiency in analyzing and interpreting intricate data, particularly focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU).
Maryna Soufi is a skilled Full Stack JavaScript Developer with a strong passion for coding and new technologies. Her meticulous attention to detail drives her continuous pursuit of growth and learning in her profession. Leveraging her expertise in front-end and back-end development, Maryna leads the design and development of the talentguide applications, guaranteeing top-notch performance and an exceptional user experience.
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 brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned CTO and technology advisor, boasting over 25 years of expertise in software engineering, research, and product development at renowned companies like Alcatel-Lucent and Unifiedpost Group. He holds a Computer Science Engineering degree from Ghent University and a Business Administration degree from Vlerick Business School.
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 an accomplished professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional customer experiences using data-driven insights and AI solutions. He has co-founded and served as CEO of several successful Big Data/SaaS companies and boutique consulting firms, including Porthus and NGDATA. Luc holds active board positions with multiple companies and has previously served on the board PieSync, which was sold to 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 seasoned business and team leader with a strong passion for driving innovation. With over twenty years of experience in the SaaS industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As the former founder and CEO of Nomadesk, which was successfully acquired by Unifiedpost Group in 2017, Filip has a proven track record of success. During his time at Unifiedpost Group and subsequently Itineris, he played integral roles in Corporate Development and M&A, further showcasing his strategic prowess and leadership capabilities.
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.
Our partnership with talentguide provides clients with the resources needed to navigate their career paths effectively. With the support of our skilled Travvant career coaches and valuable insights from talentguide, individuals can confidently embark on their career transitions, moving towards their desired professional goals with ease.
Investing in talentguide was an obvious choice for Miles Ahead. It offers a significant advantage for both employers and employees by providing an affordable tool to nurture all talents within the organization. This results in cost savings on hiring and decreased employee disengagement through enhanced internal mobility.
At Sphere-Work, we partner with organizations to boost their productivity and meet industry standards. Our expertise encompasses four key areas, including skill readiness. We strive to offer practical and straightforward strategies, avoiding complicated consultant jargon. Through our collaboration with talentguide, we provide a platform for evaluating organizational skills, enabling data-driven strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and more.
imec.istart decided to invest in talentguide's seed round because we have full confidence in the team and their innovative vision for a flexible and adaptable future workplace that can successfully navigate the complexities of digital transformation, sustainability, an aging population, and globalization.
