Jürgen Ingels Becomes First Belgian Entrepreneur Featured on The Oprah Podcast

A new episode of The Oprah Podcast features our Founding Partner, Jürgen Ingels. With this appearance, he becomes the first Belgian entrepreneur ever invited to speak on Oprah Winfrey’s podcast.

The invitation followed An Evening with Oprah Winfrey, SuperNova’s opening night last year, where Jürgen interviewed Oprah live on stage. During that conversation, Oprah shared that she had read his book Start, Grow, Sell and connected with its candid perspective on leadership and entrepreneurship. That exchange helped inspire this podcast episode.

About Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential media figures in the world. Over 25 years as host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, she redefined daytime television and built a global platform centered on meaningful conversation, personal growth, and social impact.

Beyond television, Oprah is also a producer, actress, author, philanthropist, and founder of OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. Through her interviews, podcast, and broader media work, she has continued to shape conversations around leadership, culture, and personal development.

Her distinctive interview style, empathetic yet direct, has made her one of the most trusted voices in media. Over the decades, she has spoken with world leaders, cultural icons, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, helping shape public dialogue across industries and generations.

International Recognition

The Oprah Podcast is known globally for its thoughtful, in-depth conversations with influential changemakers. Previous guests have included Adam Grant, Ina Garten, and Scott Galloway. Jürgen Ingels’ participation highlights how the Flemish entrepreneurial story continues to resonate far beyond national borders.

A Belgian Entrepreneur with Global Impact

Jürgen has played a defining role in supporting and scaling technology companies in Europe. His journey, from building and scaling companies to achieving successful exits, combined with his clear vision on entrepreneurship, value creation, and leadership, has made him a respected voice within the European tech ecosystem and beyond.

During the conversation, Jürgen shared insights from his journey as a founder, investor, and author. From building and scaling Clear2Pay into a global fintech leader to co-founding Smartfin and supporting the next generation of technology entrepreneurs, his story reflects broader themes of leadership, perseverance, growth, and long-term value creation.

Appearing on The Oprah Podcast represents more than a media moment. It is also a recognition that the Belgian entrepreneurial ecosystem is producing leaders whose perspectives are relevant on a global stage.

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