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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Listen to others, set your own course!

Rutger van Raalten

CEO CarbonX

DeepTech

Believe. Persevere. Be creative. Succeed.

Sander Smits van Oyen

Co-founder SOVEC

Start your business for the right reason, not money or ego. I love straightforward, professional, passionate, purpose-driven team-players.

Sandro van Hellenberg Hubar

Co-founder Xindao

Go for what you believe in, be bold, have fun and develop yourself to your full potential!

Saskia van 't Hof-Looije

Business owner/HR(D) Ssaz

Focus is key for growth. Never be afraid to fail.

Shirley Akkerman

Entrepreneur at The Joya Club

Don't be scared of a 'no' - now just find another way in, for a 'yes' after all.

Silvia ten Houten

Former CEO/Founder of GoodHout BV

ClimateTech

Indecision is the only mistake you can make every other choice teaches us for tomorrow.

Sjoerd van Berkel

Founder FitForMe BV

Undertake activities that you love to do, don't get stuck in activities that cost you a lot of energy > delegate

Stefanie Landman

Investment Manager Invest-NL

Please bring your briljant (PhD) ideas to the market!

Stephanie Theunissen

ENT-surgeon at Haaglanden Medisch Centrum

HealthTech

Don't postpone. Start your own company right now, when you are still at university. Conditions will never get better. Don't wait for a great idea either, its the least important thing there is.

Taco Carlier

CEO Van Moof

DeepTech

Be aware of "intellectual masturbation" during the development of your products and business. The only thing that counts is a paying and satisfied customer.

Thomas König

Serial Innovator

HealthTech

Rely on yourself and keep going!

Tijo Collot d'Escury

Managing Partner Roland Berger

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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