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

Consultant-OD & HR

icreate - International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology

Human Resources Management
Oversee administrative tasks, including campus maintenance, vendor management, procurement, canteen services, housekeeping, safety, utilities, security, and employee induction.
Plan and prepare annual budgets and monthly utilization reports related to campus maintenance, office infrastructure, and facilities.
Implement budgeting and cost control measures, monitor budget performance, and analyze variances.
Assist in project management, cost optimization, and the execution of business expansion plans.
Manage contracts effectively.
Ensure the management, repair, maintenance, and replacement of office equipment, appliances, furniture, furnishings, vehicles, buildings, and more.
Oversee the purchasing, hiring, implementation, and operation of security and surveillance processes, documentation, business control checks, audits, etc.
Maintain office administrative facilities and ensure the availability of daily necessities to foster a harmonious work environment.
Serve as an information hub for administration-related queries and supervise activities such as general administration, verification of stationery stock, petty cash management, courier services, florist arrangements, pest control, housekeeping, etc.
Specialize in managing back-office operations, inter-office correspondence, confidential mails, quotations, monthly billing, cheques, etc.
Contribute to the establishment of a new campus by building relationships with partner/vendor organizations and fostering collaborations for sports, recreation, and related activities.
Monitor all non-financial statutory compliance areas.
Manage assets related to site operations across multiple locations.
Organize and manage events, meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and hotel reservations for guests and foreign delegates.

Head HR and Administration

Campus Facility Manager 

Centre for Organization Development

Strategic Planning and Leadership.
Develop and implement administrative strategies to support the institute's goals and objectives.
Lead and oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the institute.
Facility and Infrastructure Management:
Ensure the maintenance, safety, and security of the institute's facilities and infrastructure. Manage upgrades, repairs, and replacements of equipment, furnishings, and other physical resources.
Prepare and manage the annual administrative budget.
Monitor expenditures, implement cost control measures, and ensure adherence to the budget.
Vendor Management:
Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and management.
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and efficiency.
Human Resource Management:
Ensure the institute complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Supervise and mentor administrative staff, fostering a productive and motivated team environment.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, & performance management within the department.
Plan and coordinate institute events, conferences, & training programs.
Manage hospitality services, including catering, accommodations & logistics.
Stakeholder and Liaison Management:
Act as the primary liaison between the administration and other departments, as well as external stakeholders.
Asset and Resource Management:
Oversee the inventory and asset management of the institute's resources.
Ensure optimal utilization of resources and efficient asset tracking.
Crisis and Risk Management:
Develop and implement risk management strategies to handle emergencies and unforeseen situations.
Lead crisis response efforts and ensure the safety and security of the institute.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative operations.
Stay updated with industry best practices and introduce innovative solutions to administrative challenges.

Head Of Administration 

Campus Manager

Freelancer

Provided consulting support to various educational institutions on academic and liaison-related matters, including engagements with Barkatullah University, DTE, Rajeev Gandhi Technical University, AICTE, UGC, CBSE, NCTE, DPI, the Board of Secondary Education, DEO, and other regulatory bodies.

Conducted project research work for several institutions, focusing on areas such as:

Securing affiliations and AICTE accreditation.
Obtaining grants from the Ministry of Sports.
Facilitating approvals for MBA and MCA programs.
Supported institutions including:

Rajiv Gandhi College
Indra Priyadarshini College
Shashib College of Management & Technology
Bonie Foi College
Career College
Chitransh College

BONNIE FOI EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RESEARCH CENTRE

Independently managed University examinations at college level.

Chaired meetings with senior team leads in each area within the Registrar's office and ensured a high level of collaboration across the student affairs portfolio

Supported and encouraged the development of new and innovative programs to support students and staff 
Developed strong working relationships with other University departments and the external community 
Developed effective procedures to implement admission and retention policies in consultation with faculties and academic units
Supervised the student information system, management of classroom space and equipment 
Monitored the annual admissions cycle from point of application through registration and ensures a high level of customer service by making timely adjustments as required

Ensured implementation of academic policies with regard to student records, academic standing, registration, examinations, grading and graduation

Head Of Operations

Lupin

Organize and oversee the food and beverage services within the organization, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, food safety, hygiene standards, and financial goals.
Recruit and train both permanent and casual staff, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.
Lead, organize, and inspire the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
Collaborate with chefs to plan menus that meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Develop and manage budgets, establishing financial targets and forecasts.
Monitor the quality of food products and services to ensure high standards are consistently met.
Maintain accurate financial and administrative records for transparency and accountability.
Manage payroll and monitor spending to stay within budgetary constraints.
Oversee stock levels and coordinate ordering of supplies as needed.
Liaise with suppliers and clients to build strong relationships and ensure smooth operations.
Negotiate contracts with customers in the contract catering sector to secure profitable agreements.

Catering Contractor

Professional Summary
With over 30 years of comprehensive experience in Administration, Facilities Management, and Human Resources, I have successfully led operations across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and organizational development. My career spans leadership roles with reputed organizations such as:

iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology) – Spearheaded administrative and HR functions for one of India’s premier incubation centers.

Centre for Organisation Development – Contributed to training and organizational development initiatives, enhancing institutional capacity and employee effectiveness.

Lupin Ltd. – Managed critical facilities, including dining operations, ensuring high standards of service and compliance.

Bonnie Foi Educational Group – Held leadership responsibility for both school and college operations, overseeing academic and administrative excellence.

Renowned for my ability to build efficient systems, manage large teams, and align administrative strategies with organizational goals, I bring a blend of operational discipline and people-centric leadership to every role.

taplio

The Battle

Lennart van der Ziel

Vijay Nair

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?