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Entrepreneur Of The Week!!🧡💚

Sam Altman is one of the key entrepreneurs shaping the future of artificial intelligence. His work isn’t just about building companies, it’s about changing how humans interact with technology.

After dropping out of Stanford at 19 to start his first company, Sam went on to lead Y Combinator, where he helped thousands of startups grow. But his biggest entrepreneurial move came with OpenAI.

With OpenAI, Sam focused on a bold idea: artificial intelligence should be powerful, useful, and accessible to everyone. Under his leadership, AI moved from research labs into everyday life, transforming how people work, learn, and create.

Sam Altman’s entrepreneurial importance lies in his long-term vision. He’s not just building products for today, he’s helping define how AI will shape the world tomorrow.

🚀 ECE Students is invited by to the Entrepreneurship Summit 🇪🇸

Join us for an international entrepreneurship experience bringing together students, founders and startups from universities worldwide.

🗓 26–29 Jan
✈️ Flights, accommodation and full summit access included
💸 310 euro
🔗 Sign up: in bio (spots limited)

Are you already working on a startup idea? Well this is your opportunity to join workshops, meet inspiring founders, and network with ambitious students from around the world. One startup team will also get the chance to showcase their project with a booth at the summit.

Join us on this incredible journey & get to explore Madrid with your friends 💚🧡

Entrepreneur Of The Week!! 🧡💚

Travis Kalanick is one of the most disruptive entrepreneurs of the last decade. He didn’t just build a company, he challenged an entire industry that had stayed the same for years.

Before Uber, transportation was limited, expensive, and inefficient. Travis saw a simple problem and asked a bold question: What if getting a ride was as easy as tapping a button?

In 2009, he co-founded Uber and turned that idea into a global platform. By combining technology, logistics, and aggressive scaling, Uber reshaped how millions of people move around cities.

Kalanick’s entrepreneurial impact comes from his willingness to take risks, move fast, and challenge regulations and norms. His approach wasn’t always smooth, but it proved one thing clearly: Innovation often comes from breaking rules that no longer work.

Travis Kalanick’s story is a reminder that some entrepreneurs don’t play the game better, they change the game entirely.

The Entrepreneur of the Week is Brian Chesky.🧡💚

Before he became the CEO of Airbnb, Brian was just a broke industrial design grad trying to pay rent in San Francisco with his roommates, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk. Three creatives, one expensive apartment and zero cash.

So they did what most great entrepreneurs do in moments of pressure, they improvised.
When a big design conference filled every hotel in the city, they blew up a few air mattresses, built a simple website called airbedandbreakfast.com, and offered a night’s stay plus breakfast for $80.

And just like that, their first guest booked.
A tiny idea born out of rent stress suddenly had real potential.

By March 2009, they had over 10,000 users and 2,500 listings. The name shifted from Airbedandbreakfast to Airbnb, no more air mattresses, now entire homes and unique spaces around the world.

But success didn’t come without challenges.
How do you convince a host to open their home to strangers?
And as a guest, how do you trust you won’t be walking into something unsafe?

Airbnb built trust step by step; verified IDs, reviews, guarantees, and a system designed around people, not just properties. It was a brand-new model, one that didn’t exist before, and they had to learn in real time what safety, belonging, and community meant at a global scale.

Some founders build companies. Others reinvent entire industries. Brian Chesky somehow did both.

“We want to help create a world where people can belong anywhere.”

✨ ECE Students Recruitments. The sequel no one asked for but everyone needed.

Yes, new positions just opened in the OG committees, the ones you already know and love. And on top of that, we are launching three brand new committees, exciting goals, fresh roles, big energy:

🌍 International Relations Committee
🤝 Mentorship Program Committee
💫 Erasmus Summit Committee

SWIPE SO CHECK OUT ALL OPEN SPOTS ⏩️

⭐ Roles start January
⏳ DEADLINE TO APPLY: 14/12
🔗 Link in bio

Apply fast, January is closer than you think! 🧡💚

Last week, we hosted our Marketing Masterclass with Dapper, an inspiring session all about taking your startup’s marketing to the next level.

From understanding the mindset behind strong digital strategies to exploring how data-driven creativity fuels growth, the event gave our students a real look into what modern marketing truly requires.

We created an environment where everyone could dive deeper into Dapper’s approach, ask questions, and learn how innovative thinking can transform a brand’s presence in today’s fast-moving digital world.

A huge thank you to Steven van Marle, Demand Manager at Dapper, for joining us and sharing his hands-on experiences, the challenges he faced throughout his career, and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. His insights gave our students both inspiration and practical tools to apply to their own ventures.

We’re grateful for everyone who participated and excited for many more events that support our community of future entrepreneurs. 💚🧡

Entrepreneur Of The Week!!!🧡💚

This week, we’re spotlighting Reed Hastings, the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, a man who didn’t just change how we watch movies and shows, but reshaped the entire entertainment industry.

Reed’s story starts long before Netflix. With a master’s degree in computer science from Stanford, he began his career as a tool debugger at Adaptive Technology. He often credits his CEO at the time, Audrey MacLean, for teaching him the importance of focus. That lesson would follow him everywhere.

After gaining experience, Reed launched his first company, Pure Software, and stayed through its merger with Atria. Soon after, he teamed up with Marc Randolph, a former colleague, to start what would eventually become a global cultural phenomenon.

A 40$ late fee for returning a movie rental. Annoyed but inspired, Reed imagined a new way to rent movies without the headache of physical stores. So in 1997, Netflix began as a simple DVD-by-mail service.

But Reed didn’t stop there. As technology evolved, he noticed a massive shift in how people consumed content. In 2007, he made the bold decision to pivot Netflix toward streaming, a move that completely transformed the entertainment world. From there, Netflix expanded globally, created its own original content, and set new standards for how stories are told and shared.

Beyond building an entertainment giant, Reed has always valued education and social impact. He has donated millions to education initiatives and serves on the boards of several charities. His leadership philosophy is just as inspiring as his business journey:
“Incredible people don’t want to be micromanaged. We manage through setting context and letting people run.”❗️

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from Reed Hastings: stay curious, embrace change, focus on innovation, and build a culture where people are trusted to do their best work.

From a late fee to a global revolution, Reed’s journey is proof that the best ideas often start with a simple frustration and the courage to rethink what already exists.

🎄 ECE Christmas Market Trip. A full day of pure festive magic.

Get ready for a full festive escape to Amsterdam. Your ticket covers the ride to the city, entry to the iconic Moco Museum, and a magical stroll through the Christmas Market at Museumplein with all the lights, treats, and holiday energy you could want.

If you want to make the day even more special, you can join us for ice skating at the Museumplein rink. This activity is optional and not included in the price, so everyone can shape the day exactly the way they like.

📍 Amsterdam
📅 4/12
⏰ Full day trip
💸 35€ members and 40€ non members

And remember, this trip is part of something bigger. Christmas Week is already in motion, so check our previous posts to explore the full lineup and secure your spot in every event.

🎬 Christmas Movie Night 27/11
🎾 Padel Tournament 28/11
🍷 Alumni Christmas Drinks 2/12

🍷 ECE Alumni Christmas Drinks. A warm festive evening to meet, connect, and unwind.

Join us for a relaxed networking night with ECE alumni, actives, and passives. Good conversations, inspiring stories, and a cozy Christmas atmosphere all in one place.

📍 Langeveld 1.08
📅 2/12
⏰ 18:00 to 21:00
💸 5€ for members & 7€ for non members

Expect a chill social vibe, real connections, and the perfect mix of professional and friendly.

And remember… this is part of something bigger. Christmas Week is in full swing. Stay tuned for more info, or grab your bundle now and enjoy every event for cheaper.

🎬 Christmas Movie Night 27/11
🎾 Padel Tournament 28/11
🎄 Christmas Market Trip 4/12

More details dropping very soon. ✨

🎾 ECE Students x Padel Tournament… game on.

Christmas Week keeps rolling and this time we are taking the energy to the court. Join us for a fun, competitive, easygoing afternoon of padel with the ECE Students community and our friends from .

📍 Padel Club Terbregge
📅 28/11
⏰ 14:00 to 18:00
💸 12€

Expect good vibes, friendly matches, and a perfect break from classes. This event is supported by & .eur

And Christmas Week does not stop here. Stay tuned for more info on every event… but if you are already all in, you can grab your bundle now and enjoy all events for cheaper.

🎥 Xmas movie night 27/11
🍷 Alumni Christmas Drinks 2/12
🎄 Christmas Market Trip 4/12

More details dropping very soon. ✨

🎄 ECE Christmas Movie Night, the season starts here!

We are opening Christmas Week with the coziest classic ever. Come get comfy, grab snacks, and watch Love Actually with us.

📍 Langeveld 2.12
📅 27/11
⏰ 18:00 to 21:00
💸 3€ for members & 5€ for non members

Soft lights, chill vibes, friends, and full Christmas energy.

And Christmas Week does not stop here. Stay tuned for more info on every event… but if you are already all in, you can grab your bundle now and enjoy all events for cheaper.

🎾 Padel Tournament 28/11
🍷 Alumni Christmas Drinks 2/12
🎄 Christmas Market Trip 4/12

More details dropping very soon. ✨

Entrepreneur Of The Week!!! 🧡💚

This week, we’re highlighting Larry Page, the visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Google with Sergey Brin and changed the way the world accesses information.

Larry grew up surrounded by computers, science magazines, and technology, an environment that fueled his curiosity from an early age. By the time he was 12, he already knew he wanted to invent things and start a company someday.

He pursued his passion for technology academically, earning a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Computer Science from Stanford University. It was at Stanford where his entrepreneurial journey truly began.

Together with Sergey Brin, Larry noticed that the internet didn’t make information easily accessible. Driven by curiosity and a desire to innovate, they developed the PageRank algorithm, a new way to rank web pages by importance the foundation of Google.

Starting in a garage with just $100,000 from investor Andy Bechtolsheim, Larry and Sergey took a huge personal and financial risk to turn their idea into reality. Google quickly grew beyond a search engine, expanding into advertising, Gmail, YouTube, AI, and much more.

Larry’s approach to entrepreneurship was always about innovation, risk-taking, and solving big problems. From custom-built servers to groundbreaking products like Maps and Android, he showed that visionary thinking and bold ex*****on can truly change the world.