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At Decimal.health, we bridge systemic challenges to make digital health more accessible and improve patient care by working at the intersection of US health systems, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health companies.Decimal.health is a boutique advisory firm that provides commercial strategy, regulatory assistance, growth support, and pilot matching services for digital health vendors. On the buyer side, we help US health systems adopt digital innovation to address pressing healthcare challenges.As an Associate Partner at Decimal.health, I lead the pharma practice, coordinating strategic projects with pharmaceutical clients. Additionally, I act as a liaison between international clients and the US healthcare market, facilitating successful market entry.

Belgium

Empowering Innovation with Grit- Founded InnoGrit in 2022 to help organizations embrace innovation as a strategic lever for creating real value and impact, moving beyond the fluff and excitement of innovation- InnoGrit empowers organizations with tools and mindsets to develop ambitious yet pragmatic innovation strategies, using structured methodologies and a deep understanding of each client's unique context, ensuring that every strategy is grounded in sound rationale and delivers the best possible ROI.

Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

As a Visiting Professor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I have the privilege of inspiring and educating the next generation of strategists and entrepreneurs. In my role, I teach innovation and entrepreneurship principles to final-year master's students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's dynamic business environment. Additionally, I guide these talents through the exciting journey of developing and refining their tech business ideas, helping to turn their visionary concepts into reality.

Belgium

Belgium

Spearheaded innovation and commercial strategy projects in the pharma, biotech, and digital health sectors, collaborating with industry leaders such as UCB, Pfizer, Siemens Healthineers, BASF, and others to drive transformative growth.

As a pro bono consultant at Toolbox vzw/asbl, I had the privilege of empowering non-profit organizations by providing expert guidance on governance and business-related matters, helping them to enhance their operational efficiency and achieve their impactful missions.

Ghent University, Belgium

During my PhD, I combined insights from 565 founders through personally collected & analyzed surveys, interviews, and startup competition data, to shed light on the psychological drivers and motivations of early-stage entrepreneurs. The results offer valuable lessons for founders, investors, and startup supporters to help innovative ventures thrive.

Switzerland

- Played a key role in Switzerland's top startup competition by McKinsey, ETH Zurich, EPFL, Knecht Holding, and Innosuisse, which has supported 4000+ startups, created 10,000+ jobs, and raised hundreds of millions in financing- Competition alumni include high-profile successes such as SOPHiA GENETICS (raised USD 234M; IPO in 2021), Sensirion (IPO in 2018), and Molecular Partners (IPO in 2014)- Advised and coached participating startups, helping them develop business plans and improve their pitches to maximize their chances of success in the competition and beyond- Led the flagship Investor Day, connecting promising startups with a network of 100+ investors and facilitating 1-on-1 meetings to catalyze funding opportunities, resulting in several startups securing seed and series A investments ranging from 100k’s to Ms of Swiss Francs- Led academic research projects to analyze trends and insights from the 200+ startups participating annually, spanning industries like healthcare, high-tech, ICT and consumer products

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

- Continued collaborative research efforts with EPFL faculty and students as part of my ongoing Ph.D. research- Balanced research responsibilities with the organization of >>venture>>, focusing on increasing the visibility and awareness of the startup competition in the French-speaking region of Switzerland

Zürich Area, Switzerland

- Collaborated with ETH Zürich faculty and students on research exploring the social psychological dynamics, team performance, and success factors in founding teams of entrepreneurial ventures- Concurrently co-organized >>venture>>, Switzerland's premier startup competition, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the academic community

Brussels Area, Belgium

- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop accurate sales forecasts and align supply chain strategies for Danone's leading Nutrilon brand and SKUs. - Leveraged data analytics and market insights to drive informed decision-making, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Business Economics

Master'S Degree, Business Engineering: Operations Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Engineering