Patrick Van Hoorde has extensive experience in innovation and business improvement, currently serving as the Interne Innovatie at Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen - VLAIO since October 2022. Previously, Patrick operated as a freelancer focused on consultancy for SOHO businesses from October 2015 to September 2022. Notable roles include Practice Lead of Strategic Transformation and Innovation at TomorrowLab, overseeing a team and innovation portfolio for major corporations, and key positions in product management at Basware and Proximus. Patrick holds multiple qualifications in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, supplemented by a robust hobby in advanced home automation technologies.