Jennick Scheerlinck

Jennick Scheerlinck is the Founder and CEO of Hoplr, a Belgian social enterprise focused on local community building and neighborhood engagement.12 He co-founded Hoplr in 2014 along with Jonas Heirwegh, driven by a shared vision to connect people with each other and their environment.1

Professional Background

Scheerlinck has been working in the IT industry since 2010, initially starting as a Developer at Wolters.4 His entrepreneurial journey led him to create Hoplr, which has since grown into a significant community engagement platform serving over 250 local governments and 1 million citizens.2

Hoplr's Mission and Growth

Under Scheerlinck's leadership, Hoplr has evolved from a neighborhood social network to a comprehensive platform that includes:

• A free and closed social network for neighbors
• A dashboard for local governments to facilitate social work and citizen participation
• Public participation tools
• A matching platform for social care

The company has expanded internationally, operating in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Turkey.2

Personal Traits and Vision

Scheerlinck describes himself as a "full-time worrier" and a follower of logical reasoning.5 As the founder and CEO, his primary role is to preserve the vision of the platform.3 He is driven by a passion for technology and business, which has guided him through various projects leading to the creation of Hoplr.6

Scheerlinck's vision for Hoplr includes addressing societal challenges such as aging, neighborhood care, inclusion, and citizen participation. He aims to use the power of local communities to build a more caring and sustainable society.1