Ashkan Joshghani
Ashkan Joshghani founded Exoligamentz as a spin-off from Ghent University, combining his background in veterinary science with a passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He developed the concept of a second-skin glove that supports normal finger movement while restricting abnormal movements that cause injury. The company is backed by BeAngels and reached the finals of the Sport Innovation Challenge at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Career
Roles
ExoligamentzFounderNov 2022 – Present
- BJJ GENTHead Coach │ OwnerJan 2016 – Present
Ghent University#2factoryResearch LeadAug 2019 – Apr 2022
Ghent University#2factoryProject LeaderApr 2017 – Oct 2018
Ghent University#2factoryStudent EntrepreneurJan 2015 – Oct 2018
- IKWV - Intercommunale Kustreddingsdienst West-Vlaanderen#145factoryBeach Lifeguard - Chief of PostAug 2010 – Aug 2018
Education
Ghent University#2schoolMaster's degree, Veterinary Medicine2014 - 2018
Ghent University#2schoolBachelor's degree, Veterinary Medicine2010 - 2014
- Vrije Middelbare SchoolSecondary School, Science - Math2004 - 2010
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