They are the Luxembourg of tomorrow. They have a head full of ideas and a crazy desire to make them a reality. What do they have in common? They are under 40 and represent Luxembourg’s #Nextgen. Each day, discover the portraits of these 100 women and men who make up the new face of the country. Today: Valentin Dufour of Essembl and Skandal Agency and Viktor Dufour of Essembl.

Valentin and Viktor Dufour have ventured into the entrepreneurial world with their startup, Essembl. The two freelancers cofounded Essembl, an AI fashion advisor, launched this year. The app has already garnered 100,000 users.

They emphasise the importance of a strong personal relationship in their business partnership, which they see as both an advantage and a challenge. Despite the bureaucratic hurdles in Luxembourg, the siblings remain dedicated to fostering innovation and leveraging their international experiences.

As representatives of their generation, Valentin and Viktor aim to integrate the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of technology with a balanced, fulfilling work environment. The two brothers strive to bring the energy and drive seen in American startups to Europe, promoting a culture of responsibility, excitement and mental wellbeing in their team.

Read all the #Nextgen portraits in Paperjam’s October 2024 .

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