Dimitri Allaert Experience

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Dimitri has a strong academic background in medical engineering and extensive professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry. In 2018, he decided to pursue his entrepreneurial dream and founded BUFFL, a two-sided market research platform that allows companies to gather data within minutes.

Under Dimitri's leadership as Founder, BUFFL grew from its initial concept to a successful company with a team of 20 full-time employees. The platform has become a trusted solution for many innovative organizations seeking to test their assumptions with their target audience in a data-driven way.

Dimitri's passion for building purpose-driven startups was sparked during his 2021 sabbatical after leaving BUFFL, when he had the opportunity to travel, mentor several startups, and engage with entrepreneurs, ultimately co-creating Leap Factory.

His core strengths include:

1. Leading Coach: He mentors and supports others to unlock their potential while keeping the vision and direction in focus.
2. Hyperfocus: He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what's essential for oneself and one's business while avoiding distractions.
3. Creative and Out-of-the-box Thinking: He recognizes that problems can't be solved with the same thinking that created them and encourages creative problem-solving.
4. Dedicated and Ambitious: Moving fast is good, as long as you slow down at every turn.
5. Strategic and Tactical: As a former Junior Belgian Chess Champion and Coach, he's adept at defining short-term tactics to achieve long-term objectives in both chess and business.

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His Vision

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"The Customer's Perception is your Reality"

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"As an entrepreneur and venture builder, my vision is to create startups that make a real impact by solving meaningful problems. I firmly believe that to achieve this, we must keep the customer's perception front and center. The customer's perception is the reality that drives our success, and it is essential to truly understand their needs and design products and services that address them effectively. This is why I always remind myself and my team to "love the problem, not the solution," as it ensures that we stay grounded in the customer's needs and work tirelessly to create solutions that meet them.

Another crucial aspect of my vision is the willingness to fail fast. In my experience, not every solution works the first time around, and this is why I encourage a culture of quick experimentation, testing, and iteration. By doing so, we can learn from our failures, adapt our approach, and ultimately achieve more successful outcomes.

By embracing these principles, I believe we can create a portfolio of impactful startups that make a real difference in the world. My goal is to build companies that address real-world problems, provide value to customers, and ultimately drive positive change in society." - Dimitri Allaert

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