Start it X

At Love Tomorrow, our CEO and founder Lode Uytterschaut asked Steven Bartlett a powerful question, not about success or business, but about connection, relationships and what really keeps founders going. The conversation that followed was a reminder that behind every startup is a human story. It's not just about growth, capital, or exits. It’s about meaning, energy and the people who keep us grounded. 🪴 With Start it Accelerate | @KBC, the largest founder-focused accelerator in Belgium and Europe, this is exactly why we do what we do. We support the person behind the pitch, because when founders are strong, companies grow stronger. To innovation and beyond 🚀

🚀 17 start-ups, 1 mission: building a better tomorrow. This Thursday, we’re proud to see 17 promising start-ups from the Start it @KBC community take the stage at Love Tomorrow From biotech to road safety, these founders are tackling real-world challenges with bold innovation. 🌍💡 Since 2022, with Start it X, we have brought visibility to Startups of Tomorrow, so they get the attention they deserve from leaders, impact-driven entrepreneurs and investors from across Belgium and beyond. Big thanks to our partners and the entire Love Tomorrow team for making this happen. 📖 Read more in L'Echo: https://lnkd.in/ety3-KBR

At Love Tomorrow Summit, Start it Accelerate | @KBC creates space for ideas to spark and visions to grow. Here’s what to expect from their presence this year:  • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 – Meet the founders building a brighter future, live on stage.  • 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – An intimate roundtable lunch hosted at Brasa, bringing together 40 selected guests around five themed tables for thoughtful dialogue.  • 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀 – A roaming performance where storytelling, theatre and entrepreneurship come together. Inspired by tarot and illusion, each interaction invites one shared message: dare to jump, and shape your future. Each moment is an invitation to connect, reflect, and take action. #LoveTomorrowSummit #StartitX #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BeautifulFuture #Collaboration

On July 24th, 2025, we’re teaming up with Love Tomorrow once again to spotlight startups driving sustainability and impact. We’ll host two dedicated formats for founders to inspire change and support the SDGs. A pitching on stage round for 17 Startups of Tomorrow and 6 Demo & Sampling spots for innovative startups in our community. Engage in powerful discussions, explore groundbreaking ideas, and be inspired by unforgettable moments and performances ✨

You can't be what you can't see, and that's a shame.. Because gender equality isn't just an ethical issue, it's also an economic issue. Numbers of our startup accelerator Start it Accelerate | @KBC show that tech companies lead by women have 35% more return on average. With specific initiatives like Thrive, UP! and Startups of Tomorrow we really want to give female entrepreneurs an extra push to step into the entrepreneurial world and present role models for the future. #internationalwomensday #femaleentrepreneurship #womenintech

📣 2024 at Start it Accelerate: A Year of Growth, Innovation & Impact 🚀 What an incredible year! 152 startups across 8 cities have made 2024 a year to remember for Start it Accelerate | @KBC and Start it Accelerate | @CBC. #TechStartups Leading 💻 - 63.7% focused on software - 21.95% innovating in AI & Machine Learning - Plus, exciting developments in hardware (19.05%) and big data & analytics (8.65%), driving cutting-edge solutions across industries like #medtech, environmental management, and more. #Sustainability at Our Core 🌍 +70% of our startups are making a difference with sustainability, tackling #SDGs like Good Health, Responsible Consumption, and Innovation. #Diversity is Growing 🙌 - 39% of startups have at least one female founder - More solo female founders (34%) than ever before! #Expanding Across Belgium 🇧🇪 Startups are thriving in Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven, Hasselt, Kortrijk, Liège, and now Charleroi! Thanks to our amazing startup founders and partners, 2024 has been one for the books! Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! 👉 Join the journey: https://lnkd.in/eFe9RMM3 #YearInReview #Innovation #Sustainability #Diversity #Startups

<<< F*cking start-ups - Het tijdperk van de intrapreneur >>> Sinds vandaag op Managementboek.nl ! Meer dan 90% van de CEO’s beseft dat innovatie cruciaal is, maar slechts 6% is tevreden over de resultaten. Is er een gebrek aan potentieel? Nee. Het probleem is dat bedrijven niet weten hoe ze dat potentieel moeten benutten. Intrapreneurs – werknemers met ideeën, drive en een passie voor het bedrijf – zijn er wel degelijk. Maar te vaak worden ze niet herkend, gesteund of serieus genomen. Wist je dat... - 70% van alle succesvolle ondernemers hun idee ontwikkelde binnen een gevestigd bedrijf? - Ze hun bedrijf verlaten omdat dat te rigide is om hun ondernemerschap te ondersteunen? Waarom dit boek? Er zijn talloze managementboeken over innovatie, maar F*cking Start-ups is anders. Dit is een praktische gids, geschreven door en voor intrapreneurs. Het combineert inzichten uit twee werelden: grote bedrijven en start-ups. Ik deel lessen uit mijn ervaring als oprichter van Europa’s grootste start-up accelerator en mijn werk binnen de grootbank KBC en vele andere corporates. Voor wie? - Managers: Ontdek hoe je intrapreneurs (h)erkent, ondersteunt en omkadert, en leer waar je valkuilen liggen. Stop met het verspillen van je innovatiebudget en haal het maximale uit je team. - Intrapreneurs: Leer je idee binnen een groot bedrijf te realiseren zonder je gefrustreerd af te zetten of ontslag te nemen. Vind praktische tools en inzichten om obstakels te overwinnen. Pelckmans Uitgevers #corporateventuring #intrapreneurship #intrapreneur