Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series

Today we bring you our final episode for Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack. We can think of no better way to end an inspiring season than a very special conversation with Kris Vansanten, Founder of Quanteus Group (parent company of BrightWolves).  We revisit some key topics from our previous 8 episodes with the Belgian start-ups. Kris brings together his rich experience in the world of entrepreneurship and his deeply rooted core values to provide an authentic perspective on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Curious? This episode includes Kris’ take on:  🎯 Building a team that is strongly aligned to the core values of the company ⚡️ The complexities of the renewable energy landscape, particularly in Belgium 💬 Resilience, failure and trusting your gut You can listen to the full episode here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! For more information on our podcast, please visit our landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack

In our penultimate episode of Inspiring the Pack we have the pleasure of speaking to Guy-Louis De Le Vingne, CEO of MyMove. This Brussels based tech-startup aims to unlock the future of mobility for organizations by offering a seamless end-to-end vehicle rental and sharing software solution. MyMove is the pathway to fleet sharing that works. In this episode, we discuss how they achieve this plus:  The financial and environmental case for adopting a fleet sharing solution in your company Mentorship as a key influential resource in Guy-Louis’ career Navigating idealism and realism in the world of entrepreneurship  For more information on our podcast, please visit our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on MyMove, check out their website: https://nl.mymove.eu/ Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode!

Today on Inspiring the Pack we bring you a conversation with Sarah Lokman, Head of Sustainability at Greenomy. Greenomy offers a one-stop sustainability reporting SaaS platform to guide companies in preparing their EU Taxonomy, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation or European ESG Template reports.  How can technology and innovation fit into a landscape that is filled with acronyms, oceans of documentation and plenty of bureaucracy? We unpack all of this and more in our conversation with Sarah, including:  Sustainable finance, what? We touch upon this buzz topic How Greenomy helps different players digitalize sustainability reporting end-to-end Sarah’s insight into sustainable finance and reporting trends in the years to come  Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! For more information, check out our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack Would you like to know more about Greenomy? Visit their website: https://greenomy.io/

In the sixth episode of Inspiring the Pack, we speak to Léopold Coppieters, Co-Founder and Chief Solar Officer at Skysun. Skysun accelerates the shift towards a more sustainable future by financing the energy transition. How do they do that, you may ask? In short, Skysun invests in the installation of a photovoltaic power plant on your property.  Warmed up to the idea already? In addition, we discuss:   Is Solar energy really viable in Belgium?! (Hint: Yes it is!) A commonly held belief about solar energy that Léopold passionately disagrees with  Léopold’s experience of starting a (cap-ex intensive) company while still being a student Please check out our dedicated landing page for more information on our podcast:https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on SkySun, please visit their website: https://www.skysun.eu/  Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! 

Today we bring you Luna Aslan, Co-Founder of Noosa, for the fifth episode of Inspiring the Pack. Noosa aims to bring the textile industry to an unprecedented level of sustainability through their novel bio-based circular fiber. It is estimated that the fashion industry as a whole contributestowards approximately 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. It cannot be disputed that the move towards circularity in the textile industry is of the utmost importance, especially considering the textile industry relies heavily on non-renewable resources. In line with this, today we discuss: •🪢 What exactly is a bio-based fiber, and how does it compare to conventional cotton? •♻️ How Luna sees the industry evolving in the future •💡 Influential resources in materializing an idea into a viable solution For the video format of this discussion, please visit our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on Noosa, please visit their website: http://www.noosafiber.com/

In the fourth episode of Inspiring the Pack, we sit down (virtually) with Stefaan De Wildeman, Director of B4Plastics. As a Polymer Architecture company, B4Plastics designs the plastics of tomorrow with functionality, ecology and cost in mind. Intrigued? Plastics have received a bad reputation over the years – and quite rightly so, in most cases. However, B4Plastics is playing a pivotal role in driving the New Plastics Economy. Today we discuss: • What is a Polymer Architecture company, anyway?! • How B4Plastics achieves both accuracy and speed in developing novel biomaterials • The three qualities of a good entrepreneur, according to Stefaan Want to see the video episode? Check https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on B4PLastics, please check their website: https://b4plastics.com/

Today we bring to you our recent conversation with Ellen Batens, Co-Founder of BloomUp, to mark the third episode in Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack. The mission of BloomUp is to make mental healthcare more accessible, by connecting individuals with a registered psychologist through their online platform. Mental healthcare is an integral part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In this episode, we discuss how BloomUp contributes to the mental wellbeing of individuals to build a resilient workforce and society, and how Ellen navigated the challenges that came with starting a company during a global health pandemic. Ellen provides an important call to action for all companies to actively incorporate the mental well-being of employees to strengthen their organizations as a whole. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack To find out more about BloomUp, visit their website at https://www.bloomup.org/en We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!

In this episode we sit down with Jorrit Heidbuchel, Co-Founder of Ellio Bikes. Ellio promises to bring the benefits of a bicycle with the ease of a car by integrating advanced automotive technologies into speed pedelecs. We discuss how Ellio Bikes brings a new dimension to sustainable commuting, how they act with agility in a value chain characterized by long lead times and why their bicycles could be compared to fine red wine.  Jorrit also gives us a glimpse into the life of an entrepreneur and what it takes to grow and scale a start-up. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack You can find more on Ellio here: https://www.rideellio.com/ We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!

In this episode we sit down with Filip Roose, Founder & CEO of Slimbox. The Slimbox machine allows customers to cut boxes on demand, to ensure they always have the right size box on hand – no matter the shape or size. We discuss how Slimbox enables their customers to reduce shipping costs, increase user experience and contribute towards sustainable logistics. Who doesn’t love a solution that has a positive impact not only environmentally, but also financially and operationally?! Win-win-win? We certainly think so! To find out more, you can visit the Slimbox website at https://www.slimbox.eu/ We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!

Welcome to Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series! In this season, we sit down with the CEOs and founders of Belgian start-ups who are actively engaging in sustainability through their business offering. We dive deeper into their entrepreneurial journeys and this ever-important relationship between deeper purpose and profitability in business. Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series launches April 12th. See you then. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit our website: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack