LEJON KICK-OFF - FULL!

22 Oct 2025
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M Museum, Leopold Vanderkelenstraat

A collaboration between KU Leuven KICK, UCLL Startminds, City of Leuven & Luca School of arts

🪩THEME: IMPACT ENTREPRENEURSHIP🪩

Are you a young Leuven resident with entrepreneurial dreams? Or are you simply eager to learn more about business strategy, marketing, and sales? Then don't miss the LEJON KICK-OFF! This evening, you'll have the chance to listen to and learn from inspiring entrepreneurs who each want to make an impact!

Date: October 22,

6:30 PM Location: Museum M, Leuven

Timing: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Reception

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Talk of choice 1

7:45 ​​PM - 8:15 PM Talk of choice 2

8:15 PM - end Networking reception with snacks and drinks

Talks of choice:

Pieterjan Verhaeghen of Bolt: From ambition to pioneers in the energy sector, PieterJan shares the impressive story of BOLT.

Nele Vlaeminck of Sofar: From circular idea to successful Belgian design brand. Learn about prototyping, how to develop a PR strategy, and how to successfully raise money.

Kasper Albers of Borro: How do you get started with sustainable entrepreneurship? And how do you make an impact on a large scale? Kasper shares his insights and tips.

Michiel van Meervenne of Kriket: Insect proteins from concept to store shelf, how do you fix that? Learn more about how to strategically bring B2C products to the market and how your brand can cleverly leverage mindset change.

After these inspirational talks, we'll treat you to drinks and snacks from Bout Catering. This is your chance to connect with like-minded young people and the Leuven entrepreneurial network!

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