All Colors of Communication

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The VRT journalist with an entrepreneurship itch You probably know Tim Verheyden as the VRT NWS journalist explaining technology, AI, cybercrime and disinformation to the rest of us. But what you might not know: he has an entrepreneurship itch. In our latest episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’, we get behind the journalist and talk about the things he’s building, the AI agent he created (and eventually parked), his dream of becoming an actor, why running is his mental reset, and the running crew he started. We also asked him: “How do you do it all?”. His answer? “I don’t, I have two small children.” Fair enough. Listen here: 🎙️ Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eQkeRVSU 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/y0464tor 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eAGGfxVb ‘All Colors vraagt door’ is our podcast where we ask people from tech and IT how they do it all. Today’s episode is episode 60, time flies when you’re having fun! Curious to see who else has joined us along the way? https://lnkd.in/eHC-BY79

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: What makes a journalist actually care about your company? If you ever sent a press release to VRT NWS, the Flemish public broadcaster, and wondered: “Why didn’t this get picked up”, our latest episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’ is one for you. We asked journalist Tim Verheyden many (MANY) questions, including one that really matters to anyone trying to get their stories into the news: what makes a story interesting to him? We also talk with him about why he doesn’t see himself as a ‘technology journalist’, why being a journalist isn't about being the all-knowing expert, and much more. And yes, if you’re an IT company hoping to get on Tim’s radar, he tells you exactly what he looks for. Listen to the episode: 🎙️ Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eQkeRVSU 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/y0464tor 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewQFJwfs Tim also recommended Pieter Abbeel as our next guest, a really interesting suggestion. Have another recommendation? Reach out to our host Kristof.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Behind every IT career is a story that rarely follows a straight line. At 10 years old, Christof Jacques already knew what he wanted to do: become a computer programmer, preferably creating video games. Fast forward a few decades, and he’s now Senior Sales Engineer at Horizon3.ai, helping organisations understand cybersecurity challenges and connecting technical possibilities with business impact. In this episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’, Christof talks about the choices, people* and experiences that shaped his career, from his early days in IT to eventually joining a fast-growing cybersecurity startup. We talk about social batteries after events, the reality of constantly connecting with people, and why having a plan B can sometimes make you better at plan A. Listen here: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ewzZDXwR 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/daiv1o9e 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eCt9Js_u *Christof also talks about the people who helped shape his journey. People like Philippe Michiels, Caroline Van Cleemput and Tom Van Ginneken who challenged him, supported him and helped him grow along the way. Btw, listen to our episode with Caroline on: - Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/em2Nz8jW - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/n98zqvg2 - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ezCkfa7R

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Why do some people thrive in the chaos of a startup? After years at companies like SentinelOne, Check Point Software, TrendAI and Inetum-Realdolmen, Christof Jacques chose a very different environment: a fast-growing cybersecurity startup. As Senior Sales Engineer at Horizon3.ai, he sits right at the intersection of technology and business. His job is not just explaining how a product works. It’s translating complex technical challenges into something customers can act on: what does this mean for the business? What risk does it reduce? What decision does it enable? In the latest episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’, we talk about the lessons that come from experiencing both good and bad quarters, why the best technical solution is not always the right business decision, and why understanding the customer's reality matters more than having the perfect product. It’s a fascinating conversation about cybersecurity, startups and what it takes to grow without losing your agility. Listen to this episode: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ewzZDXwR 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/daiv1o9e 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaeaA4CW Who should we talk to next on All Colors vraagt door? Christof suggested Xavier Duyck and Frédéric Nakhlé. We'd love to welcome them to the studio.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Why does AWS believe in letting customers try before they buy? Our latest episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’ with Barbara Baeyens, Head of BeLux at Amazon Web Services (AWS), takes us behind the scenes of how AWS helps organisations turn technology into business value. Barbara leads the AWS business in Belgium and Luxembourg: strategy, people, customer relationships and growth. She gives us a glimpse of what it means to be responsible for a local market inside one of the world’s biggest technology companies. We discuss why POCs are such a powerful tool at AWS, building a local strategy inside a global company, the impact of local teams, the challenges of AI innovation and the uncertainty created by geopolitics. Listen to this episode: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eNAhHQ92 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/xnb8lcks 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eteJ2H78 Who should we invite next on ‘All Colors vraagt door’? Barbara suggests Dirk Deroost from De Cronos Groep. We’d love to welcome him to our studio.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: From wanting to become a news anchor to leading Amazon Web Services (AWS) in BeLux Barbara Baeyens once wanted to become a news anchor. Today, she leads the AWS business in Belgium and Luxembourg. Her journey was anything but linear. She started in communications, moved through PR, marketing, partner management, strategic alliances and sales, before becoming country leader for one of the world’s biggest technology companies. What makes her story interesting is not just the roles she took on, but the mindset behind them. She never had a technical background. She didn’t set out to become a people manager. She never imagined giving keynote speeches to audiences of 1.000+. Yet by staying curious, learning along the way and saying yes to new challenges, she kept expanding her role. In this episode of ‘All Colors vraagt door’, we talk about building teams, moving between countries and cultures, navigating geopolitical challenges, and so much more. Listen to this episode: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eNAhHQ92 🎙️ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/xnb8lcks 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGX4mHZZ If you’re curious about the people behind technology leadership roles, ‘All Colors vraagt door’ explores the stories, decisions and lessons that shaped their careers. https://lnkd.in/eV-Ff7RD