06/05/2026
There is something magic about entrepreneurs who want to give back. 🙏
As part of a 10-week series, I'm sharing the stories of the people who made this company real. Because in a world full of fear and noise, I'd rather focus on what generosity, trust and belief can build.
Post 5: the community of entrepreneurs who guided me from day 1.
When I started Konligo I thought successful entrepreneurs were selfish. That if they gave you their time, there was always something behind it. A consultancy fee. Shares. A favour to collect later.
I couldn't have been further from the truth.
Two people stand out in particular.
Yves Van Ingelgem, CEO of Zensor, has been a firm believer in Konligo and in me from the very beginning. Always there, always ready with the right advice at the right moment. What makes Yves special is his ability to come up with ideas that make you think "how did he even think about that", combined with a no bu****it approach to business that cuts through complexity faster than anyone I know.
Nico Huybrechts, CEO of Datashift, once showed a video I never forgot. A lone dancer at a festival, dancing alone until one person joined. Then another. Then everyone. The leader is the crazy guy dancing alone. But the real turning point is the first person who follows. Without that person, nobody moves. Beyond that insight, Nico has been a constant source of support. Down to earth, deeply rational, and yet remarkably vulnerable. Someone who keeps growing despite how much he already knows.
And to my advisory board, Bruno Desmet, Peter De Decker, Karl Boumans, Dan Vandevoorde, Andy Moors and Didier Streel: countless hours sharing ideas, being critical, and genuinely wanting Konligo to boom. That time is invaluable.
Entrepreneurs don't just create companies and jobs. The best ones pull others up with them. 🤍
Thank you all.
Aushim