Workwave

From her own experience as a starting entrepreneur, she saw how vulnerable that early stage can be. A limited network, few people to spar with, and sometimes even the doubt: do I stay here, or do I go somewhere else? Instead of accepting this, she decided to change it.

With Workwave, she created an accessible community in which young entrepreneurs find each other, strengthen one another, and help each other move forward. Start-ups and more experienced entrepreneurs are intentionally connected, creating a dynamic mix of new ideas and practical experience.

Collective development

What makes Workwave strong is this thoughtful combination of levels and needs. During co-working days, think tank sessions, and shared admin days, an environment emerges in which knowledge sharing and collaboration become natural. Entrepreneurship thus becomes not an individual search, but a shared development process.

The impact is now clearly visible. What started as a small initiative has grown into an active community of nearly 100 young entrepreneurs who seek each other out, collaborate, and inspire one another. The result is not only personal growth, but also a stronger and more resilient entrepreneurial climate in Zeeland.

Retention of talent in the region

At the same time, Workwave addresses a broader issue. By connecting young entrepreneurs and offering them perspective, the initiative contributes to retaining talent in the region. It shows that you do not have to build a business alone here, and that there is real strength in the network around you.

Wahine shows that entrepreneurship is not only about seizing opportunities, but also about creating opportunities for others. By putting connection at the centre, she changes the way young entrepreneurs experience both their work and their future.