Belgium
Gérôme Vanherf
ESNS:
2026
CEO & Co-founder, ikii
With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creative industries, I’ve dedicated my career to building bridges—between entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, academics, public institutions and creatives. My work focuses on shaping ecosystems where culture, technology, and business intersect to create real impact in the experience economy.
I’ve co-created and led national and international innovation programs in music, entertainment, and sports (Wallifornia MusicTech, SportsTech Belgium), supported founders, advised corporates, and helped creative industries embrace emerging technologies and new business models. As former CEO of La Grand Poste, one of Belgium’s flagship hub for creative entrepreneurship, and innovation lead at VC fund LeanSquare, I’ve worked at the crossroads of investment, strategy, and cultural development.
Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of ikii, a creative and collaborative venture helping reshape the future of live entertainment.
I also serve on the advisory board of KIKK Festival, one of Europe’s leading events for digital and creative cultures. I co-founded MusicTech Belgium and MusicTech Europe, two key initiatives supporting the MusicTech ecosystem across the continent.
I’ve co-created and led national and international innovation programs in music, entertainment, and sports (Wallifornia MusicTech, SportsTech Belgium), supported founders, advised corporates, and helped creative industries embrace emerging technologies and new business models. As former CEO of La Grand Poste, one of Belgium’s flagship hub for creative entrepreneurship, and innovation lead at VC fund LeanSquare, I’ve worked at the crossroads of investment, strategy, and cultural development.
Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of ikii, a creative and collaborative venture helping reshape the future of live entertainment.
I also serve on the advisory board of KIKK Festival, one of Europe’s leading events for digital and creative cultures. I co-founded MusicTech Belgium and MusicTech Europe, two key initiatives supporting the MusicTech ecosystem across the continent.