Luc helps you test your business idea and determine your target group. He can help you start up and later scale up your business. He helps you find funding and has a broad network that he is happy to refer you to. With extensive experience as an entrepreneur in the tech sector (digital applications, online platforms, new technologies,...), he has built up extensive knowledge that he has been happy to pass on to student entrepreneurs and researchers for several years. In his spare time, Luc is a sailing instructor in Nieuwpoort.

Do you have questions about strategy, business development, pricing, target group determination or online marketing? Then you've come to the right place with Julie. With years of experience in commercial positions at both B2B and B2C companies, Julie is happy to use her expertise to make your entrepreneurial dream come true. She can also help you set up distribution for your product. Julie is not only a marketing teacher, but also an experienced entrepreneur. You can expect her to take a pragmatic, concrete and hands-on approach. Her specializations are mainly in the food sector, hospitality and FMCG. Would you like an initial exploratory meeting to test your idea? You can also come to Julie for this.

Margot had a successful webshop as a student entrepreneur and left for Brazil after her studies to set up a company (without much success). After that, she delved into the Ghent start-up scene at Realo and Prompto where she gained experience in project management, customer success and putting out fires. Margot is the place to be if you have questions about the status of self-employed student, combining studying and doing business, market research or just a good pep talk! She is happy to be your support system during your course. Her passions include healthy food, surfing and workouts, dogs, vanlife and knitting.

In her twenties, Edith started self-employed as a secondary occupation and operated a B&B in the Flemish Ardennes for 14 years. She understands the challenges of young entrepreneurs like no other and is happy to help you with all your startup questions. More specifically, she is also happy to help you draw up a financial plan or with tips for keeping your own accounts as a sole trader.

At The Company, Hilde believes in the potential of every student. With years of experience in growth coaching, Hilde helps you achieve your goals and use your full potential. During the intake interviews, she listens carefully to your needs and challenges, and together she creates a customized plan that helps you grow, both professionally and personally. Her coaching style is based on empathy, insight and focus on results. Get in touch today and find out how she can help you reach your goals and make your dreams come true.

Jochen is de boekhoudkundige wizard binnen team Gentrepreneur. Zijn jarenlange ervaring zet hij in om ondernemers binnen The Company te begeleiden. Ook bij Jochen kan je enkel als lid van The Company een coaching boeken.

Sien worked for years as a communications officer in the (non-) profit sector and joined the GentRepreneur team in 2022. She is currently a project employee at The Company and arranges your connection to the social secretariat, your insurance, your bank account, etc. If you join or leave The Company, you can contact her with all your practical questions. As a bonus, you get some heartfelt communication tips and some spontaneous word jokes on top.

Celine bouwde jarenlange ervaring op in het begeleiden van ondernemers. Ze gaf opleidingen aan prestarters en startende ondernemers. Het is mogelijk om bij haar een coaching in te boeken wanneer je een Gentrepreneur-traject volgt, zoals The Expedition.