Eva De Smedt

FIX and Akoestiekfabriek


Eva De Smedt is a true social entrepreneur who proves that profitability and societal impact can perfectly go hand in hand. She leads FIX, which consists of two departments: FIX Work Experience, where she guides people who are far from the labor market towards employment through subsidies, and FIX Regular with a commercial focus, under which the Akoestiekfabriek operates. Here, Eva creates sustainable jobs for people without diplomas and manufactures circular acoustic panels. Her unique business model – a synergy between social profit and commercial entrepreneurship – is an inspiration for the entire sector. With her energy, ambition, and decisiveness, she shows that sustainable entrepreneurship can make dreams come true.