Ruth Vanlangenaeker

Ruth holds a Master in Business Engineering, specializing in Technology in Business. Alongside her business background, she studied Graphic Design – Digital Media, allowing her to combine strategic thinking with her passion for marketing, communication, and design.

She started her career at Limburg’s economic development agency, where she coordinated innovation projects during her internship. She then interned at an impact venture capital firm in Barcelona, where she translated strategies, portfolio companies, and complex projects into clear insights, engaging stories, and accessible content. Afterward, Ruth worked as an Innovation Advisor at a knowledge institution. She challenged researchers to consider the innovativeness of their research ideas, connected stakeholders with different centers of expertise within the organization, and helped translate research expertise and output into compelling content for a broad audience of stakeholders and potential partners.

By combining business insight, creativity, structure, and a healthy dose of curiosity, Ruth loves turning complex expertise into content that resonates and feels clear and relevant. She is at her best where strategy meets execution: shaping an idea, sharpening the message, and bringing it to life.

Ruth joined element61 in September 2026.