A Resilient Entrepreneur: From the digital underground to Belgium’s most prolific AI serial-entrepreneur

Join us for a chat with Filip where he’ll offer a rare glimpse in his remarkable path from launching Belgium’s first hacking community in the 1990s to becoming one of the country’s most prolific AI serial-entrepreneurs today. During this intimate Sofa Session, Filip will open-up about his wild adventures: securing mega-yachts for Middle Eastern royalty, pioneering AI deep tech in Antwerp, being coerced in building hacking tools, enduring an unexpected sabbatical on a state-owned farm, to eventually founding and exiting multiple AI companies. More than just a collection of unfiltered stories, these experiences have forged unique learnings about entrepreneurial resilience and innovation.   This isn’t a scripted lecture from the comfort of Silicon Valley - it's an honest exchange where battle-tested insights meet real-world challenges. Together, we’ll dive into how to transform setbacks into opportunities, navigate uncertainty with unwavering determination, and maintain your moral compass when the odds are stacked against you. Whether you’re leading in the boardroom or the trenches, this sofa session will offer practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on turning adversity into advantage.