Access Twente: One Alumni Connection Away Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/alumni-utwente Join Joe Laufer as he explores the global alumni network of the University of Twente, one conversation at a time. In each episode, he connects with an UT'er somewhere in the world, often found through a simple LinkedIn search and message, to hear their story, career journey, and insights. Whether you're a current student, a recent graduate, or have been away from campus for a while, this podcast from the University of Twente Alumni Office aims to inspire you to also start accessing your worldwide UT community - reach out, make a connection, and start a conversation! Comments or Suggestions? Reach out to us! alumni@utwente.nl © 2026 University of Twente b28fcd6c-f8da-5f11-8894-4ba2055c5b42 yes en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:39:50 +0200 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:40:21 +0200 https://www.utwente.nl/en/alumni/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/bMgQBXOO5CcHsdKI0rVvlM2phK8QKoTbyxFf6l88WDg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NjEz/YTdlMTA1YzlhNzRl/YWRkYzg1OTEwMGVk/MjQzMC5wbmc.jpg Access Twente: One Alumni Connection Away https://www.utwente.nl/en/alumni/ episodic Joe Laufer Join Joe Laufer as he explores the global alumni network of the University of Twente, one conversation at a time. In each episode, he connects with an UT'er somewhere in the world, often found through a simple LinkedIn search and message, to hear their story, career journey, and insights. Whether you're a current student, a recent graduate, or have been away from campus for a while, this podcast from the University of Twente Alumni Office aims to inspire you to also start accessing your worldwide UT community - reach out, make a connection, and start a conversation! Comments or Suggestions? Reach out to us! alumni@utwente.nl Join Joe Laufer as he explores the global alumni network of the University of Twente, one conversation at a time. University of Twente Alumni Office No No S01E01 Enschede to Zurich: Michelle Geerlings on Visual Thinking and Taking Initiative 1 1 S01E01 Enschede to Zurich: Michelle Geerlings on Visual Thinking and Taking Initiative full 80a1f22a-ef9c-4be0-9770-89cf2e488ff7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55d4b251 In this episode, Joe speaks with Twente alumna Michelle Geerlings, now Country Director Switzerland at Flatland.  Starting from her time studying Industrial Design Engineering at UT, where she was actively involved in S.G. Daedalus and Bedrijvendagen Twente, she went on to gain international experience at TU Delft, including projects in Kenya and Japan. Michelle shares how she transitioned afterwards from a 2020 internship into opening her company's first international office in Zurich.

Along the way, Michelle reflects among other things on visual thinking, her work on human-centered AI policy, and the value of volunteering.

Here is the video version

  • (00:00) - Introduction & podcast concept
  • (01:08) - UT experience: Industrial Design & student life
  • (03:20) - Organizing Bedrijvendagen Twente
  • (04:37) - TU Delft journey: global experiences
  • (07:01) - AI thesis: shaping policy for real-world impact
  • (09:24) - Entrepreneurship: starting Studio Mies
  • (11:57) - Building Flatland Switzerland
  • (13:50) - What is visual thinking?
  • (15:36) - Volunteering & personal motivation
  • (17:02) - Hiking project & personal interests
  • (18:49) - Advice for students & graduates
  • (20:37) - LinkedIn & reaching out
]]> In this episode, Joe speaks with Twente alumna Michelle Geerlings, now Country Director Switzerland at Flatland.  Starting from her time studying Industrial Design Engineering at UT, where she was actively involved in S.G. Daedalus and Bedrijvendagen Twente, she went on to gain international experience at TU Delft, including projects in Kenya and Japan. Michelle shares how she transitioned afterwards from a 2020 internship into opening her company's first international office in Zurich.

Along the way, Michelle reflects among other things on visual thinking, her work on human-centered AI policy, and the value of volunteering.

Here is the video version

  • (00:00) - Introduction & podcast concept
  • (01:08) - UT experience: Industrial Design & student life
  • (03:20) - Organizing Bedrijvendagen Twente
  • (04:37) - TU Delft journey: global experiences
  • (07:01) - AI thesis: shaping policy for real-world impact
  • (09:24) - Entrepreneurship: starting Studio Mies
  • (11:57) - Building Flatland Switzerland
  • (13:50) - What is visual thinking?
  • (15:36) - Volunteering & personal motivation
  • (17:02) - Hiking project & personal interests
  • (18:49) - Advice for students & graduates
  • (20:37) - LinkedIn & reaching out
]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:01 +0200 Joe Laufer Joe Laufer 1327 In this episode, Joe speaks with Twente alumna Michelle Geerlings, now Country Director Switzerland at Flatland.  Starting from her time studying Industrial Design Engineering at UT, where she was actively involved in S.G. Daedalus and Bedrijvendagen Twente, she went on to gain international experience at TU Delft, including projects in Kenya and Japan. Michelle shares how she transitioned afterwards from a 2020 internship into opening her company's first international office in Zurich.

Along the way, Michelle reflects among other things on visual thinking, her work on human-centered AI policy, and the value of volunteering.

Here is the video version

  • (00:00) - Introduction & podcast concept
  • (01:08) - UT experience: Industrial Design & student life
  • (03:20) - Organizing Bedrijvendagen Twente
  • (04:37) - TU Delft journey: global experiences
  • (07:01) - AI thesis: shaping policy for real-world impact
  • (09:24) - Entrepreneurship: starting Studio Mies
  • (11:57) - Building Flatland Switzerland
  • (13:50) - What is visual thinking?
  • (15:36) - Volunteering & personal motivation
  • (17:02) - Hiking project & personal interests
  • (18:49) - Advice for students & graduates
  • (20:37) - LinkedIn & reaching out
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