First Sip, Then SAP

In this episode of First Sip, Then SAP, we welcome Isabelle Van Iseghem, a seasoned expert in finance, leadership, and transformation. With a remarkable background that spans roles as CFO and CEO across various sectors, Isabel shares her insights on the evolving role of finance as a strategic partner in fast-growing organizations.
Join us as we explore the challenges of leadership amidst rapid growth, the intricacies of successful acquisitions, and the crucial impact of digitalization and AI in today’s business landscape. Isabel emphasizes the importance of maintaining human connection in a technology-driven world and discusses the qualities essential for C-level leadership.
💡 Key takeaways include:
The pivotal role of finance in successful acquisitions
How to navigate the challenges of rapid organizational growth
The significance of mentorship and networking for emerging leaders
And the balance between digital tools and human interaction in creating value
Discover how to unlock the potential of teams and organizations as we delve into the heart of what leadership truly means.

This episode, we dive into the world of digital integration, intelligent workplace design and AI‑driven innovation. And we’re doing that with a very special guest: Robert van Bentum. With a strong background in integration platforms — including his previous role at Boomi — Robert is now contributing his expertise at Koninklijke Ahrend, an international leader in sustainable office furniture and workplace solutions.
Very strong, practical insights from someone who was at both sides of the desk!

In this episode of First sip, then SAP, host Willem-Jan Slock is joined by Amista experts Wim Tindemans and Jan Maenhaut to explore the world of Document Intelligence.
They discuss how organizations are drowning in documents, while the real challenge is making the information inside them usable. From AI-powered understanding and smarter search to reducing manual work and hidden costs, this episode uncovers how document processes impact efficiency, risk, and competitiveness.
A practical conversation on turning document chaos into valuable business insight. ...By reading between the lines!

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, we sit down with Lucas Dreger (FRoSTA) to explore the real story behind their SAP transformation journey. From ECC to S/4HANA and beyond!

What started as a technical migration quickly became something bigger: building a future-proof digital backbone with SAP BTP. But not without lessons learned along the way.

From underestimating the importance of a solid foundation to rethinking how to scale for the future, this conversation goes beyond theory. It’s an honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and what FRoSTA would do differently today.

💡 Expect practical insights on:
Why you shouldn’t rush into BTP without a clear structure
How to balance quick wins with long-term thinking
The role of people, not just technology, in transformation
And how to prepare your landscape for what’s next (including AI)

Start smart, not fast!

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, SAP Mentors Tom Cenens and Wouter Lemaire discuss the burning questions around AI. 
They explain why many companies struggle to turn AI into real value, and how that led them to develop a new AI approach that connects structured data with unstructured information like documents. 
The result: AI that understands real business context and delivers practical insights.