David Azaerts is a seasoned business grants advisor with extensive experience in supporting start-ups and SMEs in Brussels. At hub.brussels since January 2018, David specializes in guiding businesses towards public financing options, including loans, guarantees, and equity, as well as accessing suitable public grants for various development needs. Prior to this role, David served as an Advisor and Social Network Manager at impulse.brussels from January 2011 to December 2017 and worked at the Brussels Enterprise Agency from January 2003 to November 2010 in a similar advisory capacity focusing on economic development. David's career began at SDRB Société de Développement pour la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale from 1996 to 2002 and included a brief position at Generale de Banque in 1996. David holds a degree from Ichec Brussels Management School, obtained between 1991 and 1995.