Stijn Blomme

Stijn Blomme is an entrepreneur based in the Bruges Metropolitan Area, known for founding Smart Lions, an IT platform aimed at streamlining administrative processes for training companies. The company was launched on September 1, 2023, after two years of research and development. Blomme's vision for Smart Lions is to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by educational institutions, allowing them to focus on their core business of providing quality training.123

Background and Experience

Before establishing Smart Lions, Stijn Blomme was involved with Webdoos, a company he led for 15 years that specialized in creating digital solutions and custom software. This experience provided him with insights into the challenges faced by training providers, particularly regarding manual processes like participant registration and invoicing.34

Vision for Smart Lions

Blomme identified a significant need in the market, as many training companies struggle to keep up with increasing demands for education and training amidst a tight labor market. Smart Lions aims to provide a flexible platform that integrates various administrative functions into a single tool, enhancing efficiency and reducing workload for secretariats.14

Market Potential

The platform is designed not only for training centers but also for employers and HR managers who need better insight into employee training programs. Initial feedback from organizations that tested the platform has been positive, indicating a strong market potential for Smart Lions.145

Stijn Blomme continues to lead Smart Lions with the goal of transforming how educational institutions manage their operations, leveraging technology to meet modern demands in the training sector.