Background
I come from an entrepreneurial family. But it actually started with my grandfather. He was a true entrepreneur; he owned a cab company, a gas station, and real estate. It took me some time to manifest this entrepreneurial spirit by starting my own business. I set my sights on motocross because my uncle was a professional motocross rider. However, since my parents did not want to contribute to the costs, I decided at seventeen to become a kickboxing champion. At that time, the 90s, that was only possible in Amsterdam. So, I left home.Kickboxing Career
At the age of seventeen, Michel entered the world of kickboxing. Although his trainer initially saw little talent in him, he quickly distinguished himself through sheer determination: “They could knock me down, but I got back up every time.”Life Lesson
While he reached a respectable level in the sport, his true achievement was learning how to handle setbacks, develop discipline, and make conscious life choices.At his core, Michel is a confident go-getter who blends sport and entrepreneurship with a clear and purposeful philosophy of life.
© Michel Verfuurt