Pieter V.

Driving global innovation at Start it @KBC and Start it X by helping corporate R&D and startup founders transform breakthrough ideas into scalable, profitable companies.

Putte, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Together with Start it X, I'm deeply invested in driving innovation and value creation for our clients. Effective market validation is key to accelerating innovation, making smart investment choices, and swiftly scaling or pivoting ideas to generate ROI and shareholder value. Forward-thinking companies recognise the importance of empowering their employees to innovate, thus retaining valuable talent. However, many struggle due to a lack of tools and processes. That's where Start it X steps in with Start it Ventures. With real entrepreneurs, extensive experience, and a proven track record, along with a robust toolkit and processes, we help larger organisations innovate the startup way: quickly, cost-effectively, and in tune with market needs. Our success stories include companies like Barco, Agfa, KBC, and many more. With my commitment to driving results and fostering successful partnerships, I'm dedicated to helping organisations embrace startup principles and gain a competitive edge.

Experience

  • Start it X (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Marketing & Sales Officer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Innovation Growth Developer
      Dec 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Business Development - Direct Sales at BUFFL
    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos

    Verantwoordelijk om de aanvragen op te volgen en eerste gesprekken te voeren met potentiële klanten (inbound sales). Verantwoordelijk om huidige en nieuwe klanten op te zoeken en te contacteren met het oog om de sales pipeline te vullen (sales hunting - outbound sales)

  • B2B-Community Manager at BUFFL
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos

    B2B Community Project Manager Acquire and retain professionals (owners & decision makers) in the BUFFL B2B community. Understand what triggers these respondents and how to motivate them to help define tomorrow’s products and services in a B2B context.

  • Oprichter at Woody Designs
    Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr

  • Stagiair at Netwerk Ondernemen
    Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 · 5 mos

    Internship Netwerk Ondernemen, onderzoeksproject naar de huidige online community.