NEXT EDITION OCTOBER 2024

5-WEEK VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR GENERATION Z

30 DAREDEVIL STUDENTS

8 MENTORS

5 MASTERCLASSES

DAZZLE provides the unique experience of learning from and connecting with world-leading founders, mentors and experts - equipping an upcoming generation of great minds with the tools to drive change through the power of their ideas, build confidence and find a path towards exciting opportunities.

FIND YOUR HERD, UNCOVER YOUR PURPOSE, CHANGE YOUR FUTURE

SELECTION

Participants will be selected on a rolling basis based on their motivation and input during a short in-take interview.

Registrations opens in March and close on September 30, 2024.

PROGRAM

Weekly masterclass sessions, led by experienced mentors embodying the “international mindset”.

SHOW US YOUR STRIPES

30 extraordinary individuals (18-25 years old) from all walks of life will be selected – based on motivation, entrepreneurial hunger, and a passion to bring bright ideas to the workplace/the world!

  • YOU ARE A GLOBAL CITIZEN - You are curious about the world

  • YOU ARE BOLD - You have a vision to reshape the world

  • YOU ARE GEN Z - You put the Z in Zebra since 1997!

  • YOU RUN IN THE WILD - You are eager to blaze your path

THERE’S MORE!

Successful graduates will get access to exclusive e-learning modules to turn your Dazzle insights into action and chase the career of your dreams!
Besides, BelCham will offer international internship search support for those who are feeling inspired post-program!

DAZZLE = GROUP OF ZEBRAS

The world is obsessed with UNICORNS, startups that reach a valuation of $1 billion valuation or more. Yet, we believe that a sole focus on exponential growth and profitability is a thing of the past. The world is looking for a new kind of ”animal”: ZEBRAS.

Unlike unicorns, zebra companies are real and they account for people, purpose and planet while achieving profitability and creating tangible social impact.

Will you DAZZLE the world with us?

DAZZLE MENTORS OF THE 2023 EDITION

  • Younes Sebbarh

    Corporate Attorney at Baker McKenzie Brussels
    Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie Brussels (Belgium’s 40u40). Extremely passionate about Social Impact - has raised over €250,000 for charities in the last 5 years. Managing Director Road to Glory (helping troubled youth through boxing).

  • Murielle Marie

    Certified Master Professional life Coach
    Life and career coach. Published Author How to get unstuck. Podcast host. Entrepreneur and start-up mentor coach.

  • Alice Van Heuven

    Founder of Bodhiac
    Online wellness/fitness platform, with classes ranging from HIT workouts to peaceful yoga and meditations. Host, singer and actress. Very focused on tapping into your inner mental well-being and physical strength.

  • Filip Vanacht

    Vice President - business insights, analytics, sales intelligence at Oracle Software
    Critical insights on how to successfully run a business and manage many different people from all around the world. Driven to help young people broaden their personal and professional horizons internationally.

  • Jeanette Johnson

    Director J-1 Visa Programme at BelCham
    Focused on helping students and young professionals from all around the world come to the US for Internship and Traineeships, helping them achieve their international ambitions.

THERE’S MORE!

Successful graduates will get access to exclusive e-learning modules to turn your Dazzle insights into action and chase the career of your dreams!
Besides, BelCham will offer international internship search support for those who are feeling inspired post-program!

PREVIOUS MENTORS

  • Noah Hayes

    GM Deliverect USA
    Became the North America GM of one of the three Belgian Unicorns following a very unorthodox parcours!

  • Pamela Peeters

    Climate Advocate
    An international award winning environmental economist, eco consultant, sustainability strategist, media producer and Certified National Geographic Educator who launched her first environmental magazine at the age of 12.

  • Tom Husson

    Serial Entrepreneur
    Dedicated to positively impact the lives of one billion people and leading this way with podcasts, music and founding one startup after the other! In addition, he challenges academics to think differently.

  • Raquel D. Murray

    Founder Faith in Children
    Her vision? Creating a world where every child and teen is able to accomplish her/his potential as a human being.

  • James Brown iii

    Broadway Actor & CCO
    Valedictorian, National Honor Society, 3 sport varsity athlete, Homecoming King,.. a true star while running track and studying Psychology at Brown and ready to go to Med School. Plot twist: numerous Broadway shows ( The Lion King, Wicked, The Color Purple, Memphis, Rocky, Frozen), TV Shows and movies later, he became a writer, actor and producer.

  • Florent Diverchy

    Marketing Expert, Black Tiger
    It is important to recognize your own strengths. As a Brand Purpose mentor, Florent helps young entrepreneurs find a way to make their business projects or themselves shine in a different light than the competition, in order to be differentiated, and therefore visible.

  • Matthieu Meeus

    Matthieu Meeus

    Ivy League Academic
    A unique story of a typical Belgian student, with a huge plot twist that made him stay in the US for four years! Two masters at world the leading universities Berkeley and Harvard later, he’s ready share his story and insights with you.

  • Patrycja Slawuta

    Founder, Unlab
    I believe that just as our smartphones continuously get upgraded with new versions of operating systems, so should the most important piece of wetware we have: the supercomputer between our ears.

  • Stephen Steers

    President, SCG
    They don‘t teach you sales in school. They don‘t teach you how to be confident. They don‘t teach you how to be out in the world and how to make a way for yourself. But that’s what I’m here for.

  • Dan Butchko

    CEO & Founder, Playcrafting
    Games have the awesome power to unite and inspire through play. That power has infinite possibilities from community-building to direct marketing and sales. I bring my passion for games, education as a social worker and experience in design/marketing to everything we do at Playcrafting. It's a dream.

  • Ajay Bam

    CEO & CO-Founder, Vyrill
    I have gone from a shy person to a successful networker. I have learned how listening and networking skills can grow customers, revenues, investment and friendships around the globe. I am now sharing tips that I wish I was given in my 20s.

  • Khady Gaye

    DEI Change Agent
    My mantra "Inclusion is the solution to exclusion". My mission in life is to break the silence of invisible inequality and neutralize biases. Empowering everyone to rise up and celebrate their culture and life journey. Creating a safe space for story shares and unshackling their limiting beliefs.

  • Jennifer Bourgeois

    Chief brand officer, LEKKCO
    If you don't love what you're doing, then why are you doing it? Part of our story telling at Lekkco is entertaining while driving brand awareness. I am putting our purpose to work, and am having fun while we are at it!

FAQ

  • Ultimately, we want to help participants to (re-)find their purpose, build confidence, and find sustainable income that accounts for people, passion and planet within an open-minded, international context. YOU are our next world leaders and instrumental for driving new and improved solutions addressing 21st century challenges.

  • DAZZLE is a 5-week virtual learning experience for a generation of true digital natives and social entrepreneurs, designed to have a transformative impact on their mindset, ambition and future plans. This professional development program will connect participants to American and Belgian experts in the transatlantic ecosystem.

  • We’re looking for 30 extraordinary individuals (18-25 years) from all walks of life who have an entrepreneurial hunger and a passion to bring bright ideas to the workplace/the world!

    BelCham is committed to making sure the participating population is diverse and will actively recruit students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, collaborating with communication partners, academic institutions, and others. Through these partnerships, we aim to identify a pipeline of motivated students who will benefit f

  • Participants will be selected based on their application which should help express their motivation. Criteria include:

    • 18-25 years

    • Interest in finding your true purpose

    • A vision to reshape the world and create impact

    • Willingness to openly share and collaborate with peers

    • International, open mind

  • To apply, please follow the link to the application form on this website. Applications will close on September 30 (or sooner when all available spots are filled). Applications are reviewed at the end of each month during the application window.

  • We know that GEN Z sees the world differently. They are an always-connected, socially conscious generation with a vision to reshape the world, to carve out their own path and with “green”/social principles in their DNA. DAZZLE commits to nurturing the new generation of student changemakers find their voice and empower them to drive the future.

    The goals of the program are for you to:

    • Gain valuable, international exposure

    • Build out global connections and your view on the world

    • Increase confidence by zooming in on your strengths and learning from senior execs who have built career paths across the globe successfully

    • Improve your CV, as well as language skills

    • Network with like-minded and motivated peers and connect with succcessfull mentors.

  • Over 5 weeks, you will virtually gather for eight different 90 minute masterclass sessions. Each session will be led by experienced mentors with different stories, who will infuse sessions with the American spirit of thinking big and being bold. Speakers may be Belgian, European, or American and will deliver content resulting in powerful, actionable insights.

    The masterclass sessions will be complemented by 2 optional workshops, enabling participants to dive deeper into personal branding and self-realization. These workshop sessions will foster a culture of creative thinking and amplify diverse voices and perspectives.

    Five DAZZLE participants will be selected – based on motivation, overall participation and “growth trajectory” - during a closing session and will receive the following support post-program: ongoing career mentoring, personalized career guidance, access to BelCham Online, and international internship search support.

  • Thanks to the generous support of our partners, BelCham is offering this program free of cost! We consider it an investment in YOUR future.

  • BelCham is a non-for-profit, independent, membership-driven organization founded 100+ years ago. Today, we're focused on promoting and facilitating Belgian entrepreneurship and innovation across borders, as well as curating an international network that supercharges careers and businesses. We provide members with a curated flow of strategic insights, targeted connectivity, physical presence and actionable business opportunities.

    For nearly 20 years, BelCham has also been a trusted sponsor designated by the Department of State to administer a J-1 Exchange Visitor Program - giving Belgian & international young professionals the opportunity to experience the US first hand in a business setting (internships up to 12 months + traineeships up to 18 months).

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