Aconterra is a focused ‘Smart Building Technology’ venture capital fund. We finance and support European early stage companies that make buildings more intelligent and energy efficient, safer and better to live or work in. As an open ended ‘evergreen’ fund, Aconterra aims for long term value and impact while creating an ecosystem for its investors and portfolio companies.

Aufzughelden is the solution for the digitalisation of lifts from Digital Spine.We reduce the use of resources and costs of every lift - efficiently and sustainably, regardless of the manufacturer.Lift maintenance - clever & smartBy enhancing and supporting traditional maintenance with real-time data collected by our powerful IoT solution, we increase the transparency and efficiency of maintenance as well as the longevity and availability of lifts.Our technology - for smarter & future-proof buildingsWe drive the modernisation and automation of real estate with user-centric, transparent and affordable digital solutions. We enable vertical transport for the smart cities of tomorrow - today

Bisly provides intelligent building systems that are scalable to customer needs, easy to install, secure, cost effective and require no coding - everything construction professionals, from builders to property owners and engineers, could wish for in an automated building system.- Perfect for residential and commercial buildings- Both hardware and software- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security and other systems communicate on a single platform

Chainels is a full-service tenant experience platform for all multi-tenant shopping, mixed-use, transport, office and residential destinations looking to digitalise operations and strengthen their communities. Our goal is to create engaging, sustainable, and safe tenant environments that enhance communication and stimulate tenant retention. Stakeholders within shopping centres, retail parks, offices, residential buildings, high streets and transport hubs use our intuitive app to more effectively manage everything from communication and amenities to data reporting and marketing.We strive to simplify all aspects of property management and help our clients deliver high quality services to their tenants.Based in Rotterdam, we serve over 400 communities consisting of 50.000 companies and households across 15 countries. Several big players like Multi Corporation, Amvest/Fuzer, Gothenburg City, World Trade CEntre Rotterdam/The Hague, CBRE, Atrium European Real Estate and Wereldhave use Chainels.For more information visit: getchainels.com

Yesplan is the cloud based venue planning solution helping venues work smarter. Founded in 2011 it now supports 250+ event venues in 12 countries.Sold in May 2022 to Activity Stream (Iceland).

TechWolf is a machine learning startup based in Ghent, Belgium. They use AI to connect people, jobs and education based on skills. Their product helps large enterprises to proactively manage their current and future skill needs.

PMV is the investment company of Flanders providing venture capital and long term debt to promising companies. I am part of the venture capital team that invests in high-growth startups and scale-ups. I have a special interest in PropTech and HR-tech. Most companies in my portfolio have a SaaS business model.

The Birdhouse is a Belgian accelerator program for ambitious entrepreneurs. A highly intensive program of 6 months for 15 startups, with weekly coaching sessions by 30 experienced mentors, expertise of firm partners, at 0% equity stake. The Birdhouse has locations in Ghent and AntwerpAs a mentor at The Birdhouse I have coached the following start-ups:*Ark-Shelter (ark-shelter.com)*Wonky (wonkyfood.be) *Unigift (unigift.be - cadeaubongent.be - cadeaubonantwerpen.be - ...)*PachaGreens (pachagreens.com)*De Nachtkoerier (nachtkoerier.be)*Pastati (pastati.be)

Voka is the Chamber of Commerce in Flanders. I was involved in several projects, all related to entrepreneurship. My focus areas:*Growth accelerator: we developed a program to support fast growing companies (Accelero)*Funding: we organise meetups, matchmaking, info fairs concerning finding the right funding (crowdfunding, lending, seed capital, winwin-lening, Startlening+,...)*Bryo: setting up a series of workshops to coach upcoming entrepreneurs towards starting a successful business.

BRYO stands for BRight & YOung and is a network of young, passionate people ready to put their entrepreneurial idea into practice.If you participate in Bryo, you will be coached with all the challenges, problems and decisions that cross your road before, during and shortly after the start-up or acquisition period of your own business. More information on www.bryo.be.

Startup Factory creates and accelerates companies. Most of the time it is done in close partnership with innovative corporates.

Together with a colleague I founded a spin-off company of the Ghent University. Our aim: helping companies achieve operational excellence and strive for continuous improvement. In the past years, we have developed a sound methodology to help SMEs improve. The achieved results prove the success of the methodology.Sold to Logflow.

As a member of the Board of Directors I was leading two working groups: 'Young ICF' and 'Membership'.

For many years, BEST has a well developed training structure. I became a trainer in August 2005. Since, I have been training many people (both external and inside BEST) on various subjects. My main field of experience and interest is related to personality theory (MBTI), team building, presentation skills, leadership skills, train the trainer,...

BEST, Board of European Students of Technology is a constantly growing non-profit and non-political organisation. Since 1989 we provide communication, co-operation and exchange possibilities for students all over Europe in 89 technical universities spread in 30 countries.

As curator I was responsible for the overall management of the TEDxGhent organizers team and the quality of the event. I have build a team of +40 volunteers and grew our yearly event from 0 to +500 attendees.

TEDx Ghent is an independently organised TED event in the city of Ghent. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and provides a platform for interesting speakers to share their ideas.

The Professional Speakers Association is a union for professional speakers. Members gather to network, share knowledge and get educated.

In the first years I was mainly working on logistical projects (lean management) in the automotive industry (Volvo Trucks Ghent, Volvo Cars Ghent).Afterwards I was working on two projects to improve the production processes at SMEs:*ERIP: lean management in several SMEs in Flanders*INNOFLOW: improving the production flow of SMEs in the textiles, wood and furniture industryI wrote 6 scientific articles, out of which one got voted as best paper on the 2011 International Simulation Conference.

I was involved in the teaching activities of many courses at the department of Industrial Management (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture):*Introduction to production and company management*Advanced production and logistics*Introduction to Operations Research*Advanced Operations ResearchI also supervised several theses, including company theses at Daikin Oostende, Tower Automotive, Tyco Electronics, Volvo Trucks Ghent and Volvo Cars Ghent

Toastmasters is an organisation where members gather to practice public speaking and to take up leadership roles.I co-founded Toastmasters Gent in October 2009.

VTK, Vlaamse Technische Kring, is the student union of all engineering and architecture students at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University. As Internal Relations I was responsible for the weekly announcements, weekly promotion booklet, information days, kick-off weekend,...Common misspelling of my name:Govaerts, Goovaert, Goovaerts, Govaart, Gevaert, Gevaerts, Goyvaert, Goyvaerts

BEST Ghent is a local group of BEST, Board of European Students of Technology. As Vice President I was mainly responsible for motivation activities and served as back-up of the president.

BEST Ghent is a local group of BEST, Board of European Students of Technology. As Secretary I was mainly responsible for the administration and reporting.

BEST Ghent is a local group of BEST, Board of European Students of Technology. As PR/HR I was mainly responsible for the promotion of the activities and for recruiting new members.