BUSINESS BUILDER EXPEDITION
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Interested in an expedition
or our pricing? Contact me via miel@elementx.travel
or at +32 478 27 17 64
Jan. 2026
What is the Business Builder Expedition?
This expedition is built for ambitious founders and C-level leaders who rarely pause but understand the value of stepping back to refocus and reset. This is not a seminar, not a hike and definitely not a networking event. It’s a raw reset.
Far from daily noise, you’ll strip back to the essentials. You’ll build shelter, light fires and navigate both unfamiliar terrain and your inner compass.
Driven by the elements and sharpened by silence, you’ll return with a clarity no boardroom can offer.
For whom?
Founders and managing directors of SMEs (10–50+ employees)
C-level profiles within large or fast-growing companies
Hands-on leaders who are always 'on' but rarely truly switch off
What does this expedition truly give you?
Clarity and renewed direction
Authentic connection with peers
Confidence in body and mind
Grounded and clear decisions
A lasting, deep experience
Expert guidance by Koen de Leeuw and team
Meet Koen De Leeuw - former Para Commando, certified Wilderness First Responder and leadership coach.
He leads expeditions through some of the world’s most extreme environments with one clear mission: push you to your edge, safely and with purpose.
With over a decade of experience - including his role as lead guide in De Expeditie on Play4 - Koen combines survival expertise with deep leadership insight.
His journeys are designed to challenge, transform and strengthen entrepreneurs and leaders in the harshest conditions, so you return with a new vision for leadership and success.
How we’ll help you experience
the ultimate expedition
We assess if the expedition is right, for you and for the group. Once you get the green light, your preparation begins.
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Physical assessment + personal training plan. Together, we set the tone.
Group kick-off
Intake & selection
Together with other entrepreneurs and leaders, you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Expedition
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Optional extra training (e.g. off-road driving, rappelling). We make sure you're fully prepared.
Gear & food session
Backpack workshop, medical screening, mental alignment. You’re physically and mentally ready.
Final check-up
We get to know you, your motivation, physical readiness and expectations. You decide if it’s a match.
Introduction
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
EXPEDITION - LAPLAND
Together with 8 other entrepreneurs, you'll be dropped by helicopter into the Arctic wilderness.
You’ll build snow caves, learn to make fire in extreme conditions and navigate through the unknown.
Experience complete disconnection from the outside world and a deep connection with yourself, the team and your leadership.
"You’ll return sharper, clearer and more conscious in how you lead."
Limited spots available. Selection required. Once full = full.
Timing
January/February 2026
Duration
8 days
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