Willem-Jan is a happy-people-creator with a passion for technology. He travels all over the world, but Brabant is his home. With his +2 meter they also call him the Big Friendly Giant (In Dutch: "GVR"). Always cheerful, always looking for beautiful experiences.

In combination with the afternoon and interactive round tables sessions afterwards, this will be a nice afternoon with plenty of valuable knowledge sharing, inspiring speakers and enjoyable networking drinks.

Willem-Jan Brabers
CEO & Co-Founder of Yuno.travel and owner of Ticketplus - Breda

Willem-Jan runs his business from an office at the Innovation Square, he is the owner of Ticketplus, a full service promotion agency, active in the entertainment industry and founder of Yuno, a platform for brands to offer their customers, fans and employees surprisingly beautiful moments.

With broad experience around stakeholders, loyalty programs and brand awareness with clients such as the Roompot, Efteling and Pastillion, Willem Jan takes you through his entrepreneurial story in the leisure industry. Collaborations with well-known client names did not come out of nowhere. With his honest story, setbacks and failures are covered, and he gives a glimpse of where things went wrong and how he overcame them. And what the importance of resilience and perseverance is, in doing so.

Meet the entrepreneur sessions

After the plenary session, the group will split into groups of about 10 people, for round table sessions. Here, participants will have a chance to ask targeted questions to a variety of local entrepreneurs in a smaller and more intimate setting. Many of the entrepreneurs are successful alumni entrepreneurs from either Avans or BUas or entrepreneurs connected to Bwise.

Conversations and discussions should lead to teachable moments and food for thought. Students will have the opportunity to attend two half-hour round table sessions. At the end of the day, we will conclude with a convivial get-together including snacks and drinks. Plenty of options for networking!

Note that this event will be in English.

Willem-Jan BrabersCEO & Co-Founder of Yuno.travel and owner of Ticketplus - Breda

Meet the entrepreneur sessions

Willem-Jan Brabers
CEO & Co-Founder of Yuno.travel and owner of Ticketplus - Breda

GEW "How to learn from your failures" and "meet the entrepreneur" 2024