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Entrepreneur

Grace Keli inherited her passion for entrepreneurship from her mother, who constantly motivated her children and encouraged them to study hard and continually learn new things. “Knowledge doesn’t take up any space: you can keep on storing it away endlessly” is one of her powerful adages. After graduating from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Grace Keli began to advise multinationals on their internationalisation activities targeted at Brazil.

It was when she first heard about the Blue Ocean Strategy that the idea of running her own business took hold. In Belofloripa, Grace Keli found the ideal concept to simplify the internationalisation process for fellow entrepreneurs.

 

Guest speaker

As an expert on internationalisation and on import and export guidance, Grace Keli regularly appears as a guest speaker at information sessions, seminars and other similar events, including VOKA, Flanders Investment & Trade, Brascam, etc. Whilst keeping in mind the professional ground rules and the dos and don’ts, she offers an innovative look at the entire internationalisation process.

Grace in the media

The added value offered by Belofloripa’s concept, and the company’s passion for internationalisation has not gone unnoticed. In Belofloripa’s five-year history, both Grace and Belofloripa have won a variety of different awards.

 

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Click here for an overview of Grace in the media.

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Grace Keli in quotes

  • I believe that opportunities are not simply handed to you on a plate, but that you have to fight to make them happen.

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  • An entrepreneur is inevitably something of a fanatic.

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  • Every week, I used to say: ‘Thank God it’s Friday!’ but the phrase hasn’t passed my lips since founding Belofloripa.

    Grace Keli
  • My team and I work 48 hours a day: 24 hours in Belgium and 24 hours in Brazil.

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  • In my Dutch classes, I learnt a fantastic saying: ‘Schoenmaker, blijf bij je leest.’ (‘Every man to his trade’)

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  • The Belgians are the bravest of the Gauls, but our entrepreneurs sometimes miss opportunities because of their innate Belgian caution.

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Would you like to receive more information about the possibilities of having Grace Keli as an expert on internationalization at your event?

If so, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our consultants are available to go over the options and availability.