This time last year I was preparing for the Ironman Thun in Switzerland. Constantly puzzling how to combine 15-hour training weeks with family life and a full-time job. Social contacts and house chores where on the low burner. The last thing on my mind was starting my own company.

A year later the world looks completely different. After almost 30 years of "entrepreneurship as an employee", I followed my heart. Solvitarum was born at the beginning of March. I quit my job and had farewell parties. As of June 1 I am an entrepreneur. Once a dream. Now a reality.

Thanks to Marlies van Wijhe and Jaap Swank the agenda is already pretty full. Literally Hit the ground Running!