THE VISION

The future of work is about fulfilling roles and greater mobility

Our vision for the workplace is one that is agile, resilient, and prepared to address the disruptions brought about by digital transformation, sustainability, an ageing population, and globalisation, commonly referred to as "the Great Reshuffle".

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THE MISSION

Building a dynamic job marketplace and the future ready workplace

We are on a mission to help employers and employees navigate the Great Reshuffle by providing access to the talentguide™ Library, a powerful reference framework that leverages skills and activities to improve HRM services such as job and people discovery, people development, and job (re)design - battling employee disengagement and attrition in the process.

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The Team

We have you covered

talentguide was founded by professionals in human resources management with both industry and policy backgrounds, providing a broad understanding of the HRM challenges that lie ahead.

Filip Tack

Filip Tack

CEO

Filip is a business and team leader with a passion for innovation. He has over two decades of experience in the SaaS industry. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of Nomadesk, which was acquired by Unifiedpost Group in 2017. At Unifiedpost Group and subsequently Itineris, Filip held roles in Corporate Development and M&A.

Beatrice Toussaint

Beatrice Toussaint

Founder, COO

Beatrice is a business psychologist with a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With her expertise in the field, she empowers organisations and institutions to address the negative effects of unconscious bias in HR decision-making through the use of innovative technologies, with the aim of creating more inclusive and future-proof policies.

Bhanu Angam

Bhanu Angam

Sr. Data Scientist

Bhanu is a data scientist with a background in mathematical modelling, predictive algorithms, and machine learning. With experience in demand forecasting of global vaccines at GSK, Bhanu excels in analysing and interpreting complex data, with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU).

Maryna Soufi

Maryna Soufi

Full Stack Developer

Maryna Soufi is a passionate Full Stack JavaScript Developer who embraces coding and new technologies. With a meticulous attention to detail, she constantly pursues growth and learning in her profession. With her expertise in front-end and back-end development, Maryna takes charge of designing and developing the talentguide applications, ensuring superior performance and an exceptional user experience.

Krista Van den Abeele

Krista Van den Abeele

Office Manager

Krista is an executive assistant with a wealth of experience in supporting innovative companies across multiple industries, including biotech, energy tech and marketing tech, with a focus on day-to-day operations such as human resources, accounting, and office management. Her commitment to excellence has made her an asset to companies, helping them to successfully achieve their goals.

Koen Handekyn

Koen Handekyn

Technology Advisor

Koen is a highly experienced CTO and technology advisor with over 25 years of experience in software engineering, research, and product development at companies such as Alcatel-Lucent and Unifiedpost Group. He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from Ghent University and a degree in Business Administration from Vlerick Business School.

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Careers

We want to hear from you!

Our employees are the driving force behind our success. That is why we are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative, and driven to make a difference in the world of human resources management.

The board

Board of Directors

The talentguide board is comprised of accomplished professionals with a complementary background and expertise. Their collective vision and leadership steer the company towards growth, innovation, and success.

Vickie Dekocker

Vickie Dekocker

Founder, Non-Executive Director

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 Burgelman

Luc Burgelman

Founder, Chairperson

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.

Bruno Tindemans

Bruno Tindemans

Founder, Non-Executive Director

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 Tack

Filip Tack

CEO

Filip is a business and team leader with a passion for innovation. He has over two decades of experience in the SaaS industry. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of Nomadesk, which was acquired by Unifiedpost Group in 2017. At Unifiedpost Group and subsequently Itineris, Filip held roles in Corporate Development and M&A.

Tim Rootsaert

Tim Rootsaert

Board Observer

Tim is a startup coach for the imec.istart accelerator program.  He has a passion for fostering tech innovation. Tim plays a critical role in selecting and supporting startups, guiding them from proof-of-concept to product-market fit. Additionally, Tim acts as a matchmaker, connecting startups with the resources they need in the imec ecosystem and beyond.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Success Stories

Wim De Waele

Investing in talentguide was a no-brainer for Miles Ahead. It's a game-changer for employers and employees, providing an affordable tool to fully develop all talents within the organisation, resulting in lower acquisition costs and reduced employee disengagement through improved internal mobility.

Wim De Waele

Founding Partner - Miles Ahead

Sven De Cleyn

imec.istart co-invested in talentguide's seed-round because we believe in the team and their vision for an agile and resilient future workplace that can handle the challenges of digital transformation, sustainability, an ageing population, and globalisation.

Sven De Cleyn

Program Director - imec.istart

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Our goal is to equip you with a powerful and unbiased reference framework that enhances various HRM services, including skill-based job and people discovery, thorough employee development, and job (re)design. Together, let's unlock the full potential of your workforce.

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