Vlerick Alumni

25/06/2025

We’re excited to welcome you to our Ghent campus for the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Day 2025 — the must-attend event that brings together entrepreneurs to connect, challenge, inspire and grow.
Expect energising sessions, hands-on stories and powerful entrepreneurial insights from speakers including Bob Verbeeck (Golazo), Ingrid De Clercq (Deliverect), Liesbeth Ceelen (Biolizard), Filip Wallays (Agristo) — and many more.

📍 Where? Vlerick Ghent Campus Ghent
📅 When? 8 October 2025
🔗 Register and explore the programme: https://ow.ly/6j0F50Weyzu
🎪 We’ll wrap up the day in style at the Wintercircus with the Vlerick Awards — a celebration of exceptional entrepreneurial talent.
We can’t wait to welcome you for a day full of inspiration, connection and entrepreneurial spirit.

See you there!

17/12/2024

❄️ A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Global Alumni Winter Reunion and to all those who made it an unforgettable event.

“My KPI as an entrepreneur is the wellbeing of my team.” 🌟 Serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Stefan Tournoy rarely takes the stage, but last Thursday he did just that. In 40 minutes, he shared his journey and gave us five invaluable lessons:
💡 Focus on generating revenue from the very beginning
💡 Solve a real problem for your target audience
💡 Build a strong team with people who share your values
💡 Start small and validate early
💡 Don’t get distracted.

🥇 We also celebrated our most engaged alumni: Bart Baeyens, Dirk Deschoolmeester, Esther Dyselinck, Steven Eykens, Henri Jacobs, Mariya Koteva, Frederik Malesevic, Kurt Martens, Pierre Melis, and Wouter Ollevier.

🙏 A big shout-out to our Event Partner: BMW; Event Sponsors: Come a casa, TAO Drinks, Vandemoortele; and Alumni Partners: De Tijd and Valquére (Baunat Diamond Jewellery).

👇 Relive the magic or see what you missed by watching the video. Were so kind to lend us their words: Iris Decreus, Deepak Kumar, and Frederik Malesevic.

13/12/2024

🤩 Of course, we staged our Alumni Clubs and their leads at our Winter Reunion yesterday. The buzzing marketplace was the perfect occasion for participants to explore, connect, and get inspired. There's a club for everyone, from business-focused initiatives to purposeful gatherings and leisure activities.

👉 Discover our Alumni Clubs and don't hesitate to reach out to one of the club leads. https://www.vlerick.com/en/alumni/clubs-and-global-communities/

06/12/2024

🙌 Last chance to save your seat for next week’s Global Alumni Winter Reunion!

🤝 The Winter Reunion is also the occasion to get to know our alumni clubs better: what activities do they organise? And who’s behind them? In the evening, we invite you to go and have a chat with our club leads who have a stand at the marketplace:

Vlerick Digital Transformation Club – Bart Baeyens
Vlerick Alumni Expat Club – Mariya Koteva
Vlerick Alumni Fierce & Proud Club – Pieter Vermeersch & Jornt Depreter
Vlerick Alumni Golf Club – Kurt Martens
Vlerick Healthcare Club – Sofie Theunissen
Vlerick Impact Club – Henri Jacobs
Vlerick Alumni Legal Club – Andi Zrza & Charline Ampe
Vlerick Progress club – Rudi Lepomme
Vlerick Wine Club – Frederik Malesevic

📍 Ghent campus, 12 December, 2.30 pm-10 pm

👉https://www.vlerick.com/en/events/global-alumni-winter-reunion-2024/

Join us to network with peers, get new business insights and discover the latest and greatest achievements from your fellow alumni.

06/12/2024

🎉 Big congrats to the 4 start-ups awarded grants from the Vlerick Student Entrepreneurship Fund! These innovative ventures are ready to make an impact:

● Sightera Biosciences: Revolutionising oncology drug discovery.
● Labo Mérilo: Skincare brand empowering young people to care for their skin.
● Spotable: PropTech platform helping roofing companies identify high-value leads.
● Cavell: AI tool reducing admin work for healthcare professionals.

👏 Kudos to all finalists! Your passion is inspiring. Over €600K granted to 25 student-entrepreneurs over the past 6 years, thanks to our generous alumni and donor community! 🌟

03/12/2024

🌍 Empowering Change Through Purpose-Driven Leadership 🌍

This is the powerful message shared by Rohit Roshan, whose work is truly making a difference on a global scale. By combining business success with a commitment to social impact, he is raising the standard of living for millions through sustainable urban development.

29/11/2024

A sincere thank you to all the alumni who joined us on Tuesday evening for the PUB70s-80s Reunion. It was a pleasure reconnecting, sharing memories, and celebrating the lasting connections within our community. Your presence and energy truly made the evening special. Here’s to honoring the past and staying in touch moving forward!

27/11/2024

“Opportunities are all around us; the key is to identify, innovate, and execute with passion.”

During his keynote at the Winter Reunion, Stefan Tournoy, Co-Founder of VeePee, will take us on his journey “From serial tech entrepreneur to tech investor” unpacking the highs, lows, and everything in between of his remarkable career.

🚀 Ready to shake up your entrepreneurial spirit? Join us on 12 December.
👉 Register now and secure your spot!
https://www.vlerick.com/en/events/global-alumni-winter-reunion-2024/

27/11/2024

Last night hosted super fun masterclass from 🍷✨

20/11/2024

“The Winter Reunion for me is going back to when I was a student here and joined the Reunion for the first time.”

For many alumni like Henri Jacobs, the Winter Reunion is a cherished tradition that brings them back to where it all began. It’s a chance to relive memories, reconnect with old friends (and make new ones), and leave with renewed energy for the year ahead.

👇 Will we see you on 12 December? Just drop a YES in the comments!

06/11/2024

🎉 It’s that time of year, Vlerick alumni! Join us for the Global Alumni Winter Reunion 2024 – the ultimate Vlerick get-together, which takes place on 12 December at our Ghent campus.

🎁 Expect an unforgettable day packed with insights from top speakers, including Stefan Tournoy, Co-Founder of VeePee, sharing his journey “From serial tech entrepreneur to tech investor” in the evening keynote.
During the afternoon, dive deep into cutting-edge topics with our professors:
Aleksandra Klein on how to unleash your creative potential
Andreas Munzel on how to navigate the digital marketing landscape without third-party cookies
Neveen Saied on how to use your fear of the future to drive your career forward
Jean Vanhoegaerden on how to survive and thrive as a leader.

This is your chance to reconnect, learn, and celebrate the Vlerick spirit with your fellow alumni. Don’t wait – secure your spot today!
👉 https://www.vlerick.com/en/events/global-alumni-winter-reunion-2024/