NETWORK

One size doesn't fit all - specific advice for specific problems

Our network of over 200+ alumni provide specific advice for your unique challenges with targeted help for real issues.

Network

Curated introductions that accelerate your company.

“We’re expanding internationally—can you connect us with operators who know the market and can sanity-check our plan?”

“We need introductions and insight in a specific industry. Who in the network has relevant experience and can spar with us?”

Coaching

Strategic coaching for founders -balancing personal leadership and company execution.

“We’re considering a pivot. I want to pressure-test the strategy before committing.”

“Scaling is stretching the team. I need a sharper system for prioritization and time management.”

Expertise

Solve specific business challenges with a trusted expert.

“How do we set up an employee equity plan that is fair, compliant, and founder-friendly?”

“We’re preparing to raise. How do we make the right trade-offs and choose the right path?"

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Let your internal vision, motivation and ambitions drive you. Be persistent, focused and don't let external circumstances hinder!

Ruben Verkuijl

Founder Kayak

A business plan will, of course, never turn out the way you predicted it, but it definitely helps you and your team to make one, if only to make sure you are all aligned.

Hadewych Cels

Partner Karmijn Kapitaal

You have to be the biggest optimist that life can be because you have to wake up every morning and say yes I can do this! But you also have to wake up every night and be scared shitless of what can go wrong.

Coen van Oostrom

Founder Edge

Think big, focus on finding a balance of doing the right things and doing things right, and use your network!

Annemarie Haverhals

Associate Partner

HealthTech

Make sure that in your business plan your product is not only well defined, but also think of how to sell it. Who is my client and how will I reach that client?

Joost Romeijn

Founder Sunweb

Do one thing everyday that scares you.

Sheila Struyck

Venture Partner NBI Investors

You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with ;-)

Mathijs Gast

CEO and co-founder Ciphix

DigitalTech

Don't let anybody kill your dream.

Saskia van Walsum

Executive Coach, Informal Investor, Supervisory Board SPAR Holding

The client will notice nothing of your vision but will notice your execution!

Pieter van Doorne

Investor

HealthTech

Alexander Collot d'Escury

CEO Bruynzeel Storage Systems

Follow your passion and think with your hart. Do not forget, without a manufacturing industry, the foundation of our economy, most services are not needed.

Alexander Hylkema

President Airco Fin Holding

DeepTech

If you're in full control, speed up. Balance profit with 'Karma Entrepreneurship'. Trust your strength and develop both business and market.

Alexander Kist

Co-founder and managing partner NewSkool

500+ curated connections already made

Successful connections

Examples of past introductions between portfolio companies and our support community

Supporting alumni

“Supporting founders to succeed not only makes a real difference for the startup, but also allows me to enjoy working with innovators like Krijn, to give back, and to learn from conversations that challenge my thinking.”

Job Dura
Dura Vermeer
Portfolio founder

"Job brings exceptional strategic insight. His guidance and contacts in the construction industry are very valuable to Iconic Works’ growth.”​

Krijn de Nood
Founder Iconic Works
Supporting alumni

"The ambition from BASH is great to see, being a part of their journey as they scale is something I’m already enjoying."

Merlin de Graaf
Founder BLOOM
Portfolio founder

"Merlin was a great help! Thanks to her B2C-specific expertise from her time at Vinted, she quickly understood our challenges, which lead to substantial progress in just one meeting."

Elise Mol
Co-Founder BASH
Supporting alumni

"It's truly inspiring to see these young entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams. I'm actively contributing to bring focus to their sales processes wherever I can."

Tom Schoemaker
Business Development  Bonusan
Portfolio founder

"Tom has a strong B2B sales track record, he was able to quickly pinpoint improvements and missed opportunities in our sales approach."

Dorus van den Oord
Co-Founder & CEO Orderli

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