Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
ESN is an independent network unifying 38 national startup associations to create a common voice for European startups and scaleups. To allow all European startups to scale globally, it is ESN’s firm belief that one single startup ecosystem is essential. By connecting the most relevant national startup associations, ESN aims to open up access to talent, expertise, funds, and customers.
I coordinate the Coalition of the Willing, an independent umbrella group born out of the realisation that Europe needs a broad coalition of key European innovation stakeholders to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the New European Innovation Agenda. Its members innovative companies, innovative local authorities, universities and startup ecosystems. It currently boasts more than 50 members that defined 60 initiatives.