Martin is a convener of community linking people, knowledge and value(s) together. He joined the hub aiming to create connections and empower individuals to build collective projects improving the well-being of the citizens of our beautiful city of Brussels. Inclusivity, a horizontal governance and a realistic ambition are key components of his conception of leadership and project success.

Today, Martin is the CEO of Mind & Market, the largest innovative start-ups platform in Belgium where he nurtures high growth SMEs and contributes towards expanding it in new cities in Europe. He also is the licensee of TEDxBrussels where he is leading the growth of its core team and community to find and showcase ideas worth spreading to a larger audience within the Belgian capital city. Martin Has joined the Global Shapers Brussels hub in 2019, where he volunteered as an Impact Officer and Vice-Curator.

Martin holds a master’s degree in public management specialized in policy assessment and sustainability together with INEO, an interdisciplinary program in entrepreneurship at UCLouvain.