TribeX

After seeing the need for entrepreneurs to come together and support each other, Rachelle & I decided to create a tight-knit family of business owners. People who want to co-elevate each other personally and professionally. Not once, but by being true partners in each other's journeys...

TribeX is an international collective of impact-driven entrepreneurs who are into personal development.

A community for:
- masterminding
- expertise sharing
- accountability
- collaborations
- business friends around the globe

Online-first but with 2 yearly global gatherings and quarterly chapter meetups in major European cities 🏙️ 

Members are selected with great care based on Character & Integrity.

We believe those are the key factors for a supportive business family🫶🏽

We kicked off in September 2023 with 14 founding members spread across Europe!

If you want to join us (first session = free), go to www.tribex.community

Co-Founder & Leader @ TribeX

Growtribute

Do you want a business empire AND personally thrive while building it? We help ambitious entrepreneurs to get on the fast lane to business success & personal happiness.

I founded Growtribute together with my wife Rachelle Leerling. Our journey of "Rollercoaster Entrepreneurship" (the highs and the very lows) inspired us to create an academy for ambitious entrepreneurs - enabling them to have a massive business impact in a sustainable and enjoyable way.

Results while working with us:
✅ Feel completely in control of the business & your days
✅ Step into your CEO role - execute on a clear vision, strategy and momentum.
✅ Be indistractable, less available & needed in the business
✅ Have more time for yourself, family, friends & sports by working smarter
✅ Truly turn off your head and be present on evenings and weekends

What other entrepreneurs say:

⭐ "I'm being stronger with clients, setting boundaries. And as a result, having more space to think and not feel overwhelmed. Old me might have panicked a lot more last week. But I had the structure behind me this time. Now it's about making the structure stronger & stronger and I feel clearer about how to get there, improving week by week" - J. | UK 

⭐ “My first week was literally amazing, no joke. I feel so much better mentally & physically. My gf says the same, she hasn’t seen me like this in a long time" - J. | Germany 

⭐ ”It was my most productive day in the last few weeks. I’m beginning to notice the first signs of improvement from having the new structure of my day. I fall asleep faster, and I wake up with greater energy”. - M. | Poland

⭐ "I read enough about habits and routines to know what I needed to know. But I needed to make it happen. I needed that push from you guys. And in these 3 months, I can really build something for the future." - M. | Israel

www.growtribute.com

Co-Founder | Business Confidant for High Performing Entrepreneurs

Travis the Translator

The original creator of the AI pocket translator. In 2017 we took the pocket translator concept from ideation to successful launch & shipment. In the same first year we've achieved a milestone of 50,000 units sold, with clear insights on proof of market validation. In 2018 we reached another milestone of 120,000 units and we were chosen as Startup of the Year by Dutch media channel Sprout.

Founder & CEO

Travis Foundation

We’re on a mission to empower people by bringing lesser-resourced and underprivileged languages into the digital world. Everyone has the right to be understood - whether we speak a common or minority language, whether we are in our country of origin or on the other side of the world. Communication and understanding are core aspects of being a human and Travis Foundation is there to close the gap of language inequality and preserve culture.

Founder & Board Member

Venture Café Rotterdam

The Venture Café Foundation is the not-for-profit sister organization of Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). It aims to create a climate of learning and collaboration for the entrepreneurial, innovative and creative communities through spaces, programs and conversations. More info on www.venturecafe.nl.

Founding Program Manager

Erasmus Trustfonds

Erasmus Trustfonds and Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) have combined forces to generate the largest university philanthropic fund in the Netherlands in order to create the 'University of the Future', with leading scientists, renowned research, and world class education.

Marketing and Communication

Sana Commerce

Managed the department (15 nationalities/20 FTE) that generates leads for ISM’s sales and marketing teams all over the world. Simultaneously implemented an extensive action plan with structural changes.

Manager Lead Generation Department

Under direct supervision of the CEO (recommendation above) I launched new webshop software with SAP-integration in the market and prepared our own organisation for it. To get this done I selected and managed my own team (5 people/4 nationalities).

Project Manager

I co-founded TribeX & Growtribute together with Rachelle Leerling to change the way entrepreneurship is done. We stand for 'humanpreneurship' - the opposite of 'hustlepreneurship'. 

TribeX is an entrepreneur collective across Europe - a caring business family & business booster

Growtribute is an academy for entrepreneurs who want to be unchained from their business & own limitations.

We don't believe that your business should decrease your life quality & freedom and that doing it all yourself (aka the lone wolf) is the way to go.

Instead, what if entrepreneurship could provide you with wealth, freedom, fulfillment, and a rich social life? Having an amazing human experience while you run a meaningful business.

Our academy teaches entrepreneurship based on setting boundaries, stepping out of operations, high-impact moves, and leading a team really well. We do that through courses, retreats, and group coaching

Our tribe is a tight-knit collective of successful and kind-hearted business owners who are all into personal development. We help each other to drive more positive change through our businesses and share each other's best strategies.

Prior to this, I've been a tech startup founder/CEO. I co-founded Travis, the original creator of the AI pocket translator back in 2016. We proudly shipped over 200,000 devices all around the globe.

I've been living abroad since 2020, in Cyprus, Portugal, Mexico and Spain. 

Just hit me up if you want to know more or for a (virtual) coffee!

Lennart van der Ziel

Rough Diamonds Inc

Making Promising Entrepreneurs Shine through Holistic Coaching & Social Impact Sponsorship 💎

We're here to support promising entrepreneurs, especially those from overlooked backgrounds, on their path to business success. 

Our goal is clear: we offer specialized coaching for six months, covering leadership, mental resilience, and business strategies. Partnering with socially conscious companies, we turn their support into opportunities for our entrepreneurs. 

It's more than just coaching; it's about unlocking potential and building a community where every entrepreneurial dream finds its wings.

Connect with us to explore how your organization can contribute to our transformative mission by becoming a sponsor!

Founded in 2023 with Frans Voskuil, Shirley-Ann Mathis & myself. 

www.roughdiamondsinc.com

Co-Founder & Business Coach 💎

After seeing the need for entrepreneurs to come together and support each other, Lennart & I decided to create a tight-knit family of business owners. People who want to co-elevate each other personally and professionally. Not once, but by being true partners in each other's journeys...

TribeX is an international community of impact-driven entrepreneurs

A collective for:
- masterminding
- expertise sharing
- accountability
- collaborations
- business friends around the globe

Online-first but with 2 yearly physical gatherings in a European city 🏙️

Members are selected with great care based on Character & Integrity.

We believe those are the key factors for a supportive business family🫶🏽

We kicked off in September 2023 with 12 founding members spread across Europe!

If you want to join us (first session = free), go to www.growtribute.com/tribe

Co-Founder & Leader @ TribeX 

Helping business owners improve how they run their business, for business growth & personal enjoyment.

⭐  Operational Excellence: I specialize in taking businesses from a '4' to an '8', optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving tangible results. From tackling workflow bottlenecks to implementing scalable systems, I've helped clients achieve significant cost savings, boost productivity, and accelerate growth.

⭐  Strategic Leadership: As your Fractional Chief of Staff, I partner with you to overcome strategic challenges and seize new opportunities. Whether it's expanding into new markets, diversifying revenue streams, or navigating industry disruptions, I develop and execute tailored strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

⭐  Team Empowerment: Building high-performing teams is key to sustainable growth. I work closely with your leadership team to foster collaboration, enhance communication, and cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence. Together, we unlock the full potential of your team, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results.

⭐  Personalized Approach: No two businesses are alike, which is why I take a tailored approach to every client engagement. Whether you're facing rapid growth, organizational challenges, or market uncertainty, I craft customized solutions that address your specific needs and goals, delivering measurable results and long-term success.

Results while working with us:
✅ Feel completely in control of the business & your days
✅ Step into your CEO role - execute a clear vision, strategy, and momentum.
✅ Increase revenue by working smarter
✅ Be indistractable, less available & needed in the business
✅ Have more time for yourself, family, friends & sports by working smarter
✅ Truly turn off your head and be present on evenings and weekends
✅ Better communication with your team and co-founder(s)

Reach out in DM to discuss a collaboration.

Fractional Chief of Staff for Scaling Entrepreneurs

The Thriving Entrepreneur Podcast

On The Thriving Entrepreneur Podcast, founder and entrepreneur coaches David Foster and Rachelle Leerling discuss practical insights in order to run a thriving business.

Thought-provoking discussions about how to thrive as an entrepreneur. No fluff.

What is the best way to ask yourself in order to make real progress and find the path that is best for you?
What are the best questions to think about the challenges that you face as an entrepreneur while running the business that you started?

Rachelle and David use their decades of experience founding and running businesses to help other founders and entrepreneurs with how to think about those problems, so the answer and direction you take is right for you.

No fortune cookie wisdom, no one-size-fits-all listicles that every entrepreneur should do every morning before waking up, just ways to think about your journey in your business and personal leadership.

A new episode is published every Friday.

LINK TO THE SHOW ON SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZP93zRX2HQdKVX1eafYP?si=cb08aba996e047ef

Co-Host

Rachelle Leerling (f.k.a. Chelle Media)

Event Moderator for Business, Inclusivity and Tech events and conferences. English and Dutch spoken.

Highlights:
- TEDx Amsterdam Women Startup Award
- Lean Innovation Summit 
- YES!Delft UNconference (2x)
- EBF Conference Groningen
- SDG House x Fashion Amsterdam
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Career Webinars
- Odyssey Connect Deep Tech Conference
- Emerce NEXT Digital Conference host
- Shell Energy Hackathon host

Event Moderator in Tech, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Innovation & Diversity

FRGRND

FRGRND specializes in Generation Z (1995-2015) and work. We help organizations connect to and retain the new generation of employees and freelancers, Generation Z. We do this by facilitating the conversation between organizations and Generation Z - call it a premium youth panel for your organizational issue regarding the youngest generation in the workplace.
>> We sold the company to /LAB Service Design in 2020. <<

Founder (exit)

Rachelle Leerling

I help organizations in digital & entrepreneurship realize new initiatives. 

Kick-starting new initiatives by brainstorming and sharing my ideas, setting project targets, aligning the project team & setting out the tasks is what I do without hesitation. I get things going, up to speed & moving fast. 

I care for the project team and will make sure everyone is on board, briefed & motivated. I never lose stakeholders out of sight, I tend to proactively communicate so that all parties are on the same page. When things do not work out as planned or need extra attention, I escalate quickly.

Oh, and I also love to present the project outcomes and/or host the (launch) event.
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Until 2018, Chelle Media mainly offered services in communication strategy, online marketing (SEO/SEA, social media) and LinkedIn trainings. Running several projects for corporates (a.s.r. and Utrecht University) and SMEs (e.g. Young Mavericks, Jong & Fris).

Project Lead in Digital 

Connext Lab

As Product Owner at Connext Lab, I help our customers to implement their innovations faster and better. Unburdening and results are our mantra. Do you want to know more? Go to www.nextpo.nl

Product Owner @ NextPO

Lean In

I co-started the Lean In Rotterdam circle & moderate the meet-ups. The circle is for all women, from internationals to local, from student to entrepreneur and corporates to come together to learn from each other. 

Lean In is an initiative by Sheryl Sandberg, COO at Facebook.

Rotterdam Circle Team | Event Moderator

YES!Delft

HackWeek is 5-day hackathon for students and early stage startups to find a solution that optimizes the total energy consumption of a Norske Shell upstream facility. 

In only 10 weeks’ time, in my role as (Integral) Project Lead and Host of the week, I:

•	oversaw scouting, led the selection process
•	managed the promotion & external communication
•	managed collaboration and communication with stakeholders and participating teams 
•	with the Events team, I made sure we had a well rounded program
•	acted as Host, making sure the teams knew about the program of the day, answered their  questions & motivated them
•	managed the communication with the experts (Shell & YES!Delft) monitoring the quality of teams' work and progress
•	moderated the event, introduced the pitchers & announced the winners on Demo Day

Results:
- 10 participating startup and student teams during 5-day program
- 5 winning teams of which 2x accelerated access to GameChanger Program and 2x ticket to YES!Delft Validation Lab.
- Made a big impact on the lead generation for and awareness of tech innovation within Shell.

Project Manager & Event Moderator - Shell GameChanger Hackweek 

In my role as co-founder and initiator, I was Product Owner for the platform. I worked with 4 different tech agencies and managed stakeholders within corporates, startups and investors. Also recruited & led the team of 4 (Community, Marketing, Design & Sales) as Manager, initiated new partnerships, created vlogs and co-organized partner events.
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Startup Corner is the single-point-of-contact for tech startups and industry experts, powered by MRDH, StartupDelta and YES!Delft. We provide support for all building blocks of a startup in order to grow. By creating a profile, you gain access to information on essential startup-related themes, knowledge and personal advice - peer to peer or from big players in the tech industry. Use the knowledge and experience of the community to accelerate your startup.

General Manager Startup Corner | Co-Initiator | Product Owner

Focusing on the customer journey, content, SEO and tech development of the corporate website of TU Delft’s tech startup incubator YES!Delft.
 
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A leading complex tech incubator that brings your product to the market as fast as possible. We breathe technology.

We are passionate about tech startups in the fields of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, CleanTech, MedTech, Aviation, Robotics and  Complex Technology. We are always (and only) looking for startups that can solve real-life problems. Problems that the world faces now, and ones to be tackled for future generations. We’re not a pizza-delivery-app kind of incubator ;-).

We offer the right circumstances, timing, methodology, focus, an iteration mindset and connections in the form of programs and an ecosystem in order to accelerate. We guide you through the whole life cycle: pre-acceleration, acceleration and growth. By offering the right resources, we help technology startups faster towards their market/product fit, faster to a launching customer and faster towards investment. We are one of the most time-efficient tech incubators out there.

Product Owner & Content Writer

I'm on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to break free from the daily grind, get back into their best role, and ENJOY their business again. 

1️⃣ Fractional Chief of Staff @ Growtribute

My passion lies in supporting high-achieving entrepreneurs who are too involved in day-to-day operations and don't do enough of what truly matters to get back to the work that moves their businesses forward. 

I help them get back into their zone of genius & full leadership through tough love coaching & accountability. My secret sauce is Personal Mastery - because your business can only be as thriving as you are. Over the past years, I’ve helped dozens of entrepreneurs achieve more revenue, headspace, enjoyment… All while working less & more efficiently. 

2️⃣ Co-founder & Leader @ TribeX

On top of coaching, I co-founded an entrepreneurs community called TribeX. It's more than a community; it's a tight-knit family of like-minded entrepreneurs across Europe. At TribeX, we're all about mutual support and growth - all by operating on deep trust & vulnerability. Together, we tackle challenges, celebrate wins, and co-elevate our businesses through masterminds, expert talks, and much more. 

For me, my work is all about (re)calibration – positioning you and your team for holistic success. My approach ensures that you're not just working hard but working smart, creating an environment where everyone can shine and mutually bring the business to where it belongs.

If any of the above resonates with you and your business situation, just reach out in DM 🙏🏼

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