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What is StartUp Stories?

StartUP Stories encourages entrepreneurs on their journey by sharing the compelling experiences of Belgium’s pioneering startups and scaleUps. Take part of the stories that showcase how the ecosystem supports the community with: potential investors, strategic partners, industry experts and policymakers.

Each month, we feature the stories of visionary founders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We also explore their achievements and the strategies that have propelled them forward, as well as the challenges they have overcome.

 
Moderator  
Rachel  Young
Our Moderator 

Rachel Young: A multi-talented force for creativity.

Prepare to meet Rachel Young, a dynamic individual driven by creativity and a passion for connecting people and ideas. Based in Belgium, Rachel wears many hats, excelling at interviewing, facilitating, hosting and presenting. In her current role at Value Network, she is able to draw on the diverse experience she has gained in various other organizations such as Nodalview, Rydoo and Xylos.


StartUp Stories Episodes


EP 07 / S 01

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SUS S1E7|BUSINESSPEOPLE ON FUNDING AND INVESTMENTS

 04.01.2023.         Entrepreneurship​        Funding​   

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EP 06 / S 01

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SUS S1E6|ENTREPRENEUR ON CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

 25.11.2022.          Entrepreneurship​    Challenges​   

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EP 05 / S 01

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SUS S1E5|ENTREPRENEURS ON MOTIVATION AND FREEDOM

 18.11.2022.          Entrepreneurship​    Motivation​   

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EP 04 / S 01

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SUS S1E4|ENTREPRENEURS ON MINDSET AND MODERN IDEAS

 23.09.2022.           Entrepreneurship​    Mindset​   

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EP 03 / S 01

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SUS S1E3|ENTREPRENEURS ON IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES

 24.05.2022            Entrepreneurship​    Opportunities​   

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EP 02 / S 01 

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SUS S1E2|ENTREPRENEURS ON FRUSTRATION AND INSPIRATION

 26.04.2022          Entrepreneurship​    Frustration​   

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EP 01 / S 01 

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SUS S1E1|INTRODUCTION

 07.06.2022          Entrepreneurship​      

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EP 08 / S 02 

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SUS S2E8|EMPOWERING INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION

 22.02.2024.         Entrepreneurship​        Innovation​   

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EP 07 / S 02 

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SUS S2E7|MAXIMIZING POTENTIAL: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FUNDING

 22.02.2024          Entrepreneurship​    Funding​   

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EP 06 / S 02 

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SUS S2E6|REVOLUTIONISING SWIM-TECH AND 3D MODELLING 

 04.01.2024          Entrepreneurship​    Swim-Tech ​   

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EP 05 / S 02

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SUS S2E5|INNOVATION IN CLEAN ENERGY AND SERVICE PLATFORMS 

 02.08.2023           Entrepreneurship​    Innovation​   

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EP 04 / S 02

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SUS S2E4|FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON THE FASHION, TEXTILE
AND EMPOWERMENT INDUSTRY

 12.06.2023            Entrepreneurship​    Fashion​   

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EP 03 / S 02 

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SUS S2E3|FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SNACKS & DRINKS INDUSTRY 

 26.05.2023          Entrepreneurship​    Drinks​   

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EP 02 / S 02 

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SUS S2E2|INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTANCY
& FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

 30.03.2023          Entrepreneurship​    Innovation​   

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EP 01 / S 02

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SUS S2E1|ENTREPRENEURS ON FINANCING AND SALES EXPERIENCE 

 11.03.2023          Entrepreneurship     Sales​  

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EP 01 / S 03

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SUS S3E1| Sustainability and global expansion with BASE Skis

 02.04.2024.         Entrepreneurship​        Sustainable​   

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// console.log('the resquired mark of the resume field', requiredMark); for (var i = 0; i < toHideFields.length; i++) { //if it's the open position if (hideFields) { toHideFields[i].style.display = 'none'; //make all the hided elements optional toHideFields[i].querySelectorAll('[required]').forEach(function (element) { element.removeAttribute('required'); }); //show new fields that are just for the open position for (const field of toShowFields){ field.style.display = 'block'; console.log("showing fields") // set the state of the fields as optional field.querySelectorAll('[required]').forEach(function (elt){ elt.setAttribute('required','1'); }); } //set resume as optional resume.removeAttribute('required') requiredMark.style.display = 'none'; } else { toHideFields[i].style.display = 'block'; for (const field of toShowFields){ field.style.display = 'none'; // set the state of the fields of the open position as optional field.querySelectorAll('[required]').forEach(function (elt){ elt.removeAttribute('required'); 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var navLinks = document.getElementsByClassName("nav-link"); for (var i = 0; i < pageContents.length; i++) { if (i === page - 1) { pageContents[i].style.display = "block"; navLinks[i].classList.add("active"); } else { pageContents[i].style.display = "none"; navLinks[i].classList.remove("active"); } } } catch (error) { console.error('showPage error:', error); } } //search bar for the job-------------------------------------------------------- // making sure that the code is executed before the dom is loaded. /*document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { function searchWithinPage() { var searchQuery = document.querySelector('.oe_search_box'); if (!searchQuery) { console.error('Search input element not found'); return; } var searchValue = searchQuery.value.toLowerCase().trim(); var elementsToSearch = document.getElementsByClassName('searchingArea'); for (var i = 0; i < elementsToSearch.length; i++) { var content = elementsToSearch[i].textContent.toLowerCase(); if (searchValue === '') { elementsToSearch[i].classList.remove('highlight'); } else { if (content.includes(searchValue)) { elementsToSearch[i].classList.add('highlight'); } else { elementsToSearch[i].classList.remove('highlight'); } } } } var searchBox = document.querySelector('.oe_search_box'); if (searchBox) { searchBox.addEventListener('input', function() { if (this.value.trim() === '') { var highlightedElements = document.querySelectorAll('.highlight'); highlightedElements.forEach(function(element) { element.classList.remove('highlight'); }); } }); } else { console.error('Search input element not found'); } });*/ // newsletter reset ------------------------------------------------------------- // Get the email input element and the subscribe button element const emailInput = document.querySelector('.js_subscribe_email'); const subscribeButton = document.querySelector('.js_subscribe_btn'); // const thanksButton = document.querySelector('.js_subscribed_btn'); const thanksButton = document.querySelector('.btn-success'); // try { // if (emailInput && subscribeButton && thanksButton) { // console.log('1') // window.addEventListener('load', function() { // console.log('2') // emailInput.value = ''; 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