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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Tim de Zeeuw

Owner AmNova

Get happy, paying & recurring customers fast. Do not give up.

Titia Smulders

Founder of Dental Clinics Nederland

HealthTech

If you don't fail - you don't learn & you don't live ! the right culture with the right team eat strategy for breakfast !

Tom Schoemaker

Business Development Director/Board member

DeepTech

Stay true to your principles, especially when things get tough. Eventually, your customers and team will reward you for it.

Uneco de Meester

Remira

Make sure all founders are aligned on what succes looks like + break out of the day to day regularly to work ON the business instead of IN the business

Victor Straatman

Entrepreneur in Residence at 4impact Capital

ClimateTech

Engage with potential clients, users, and investors early for validation. Build your dream team early to navigate the challenges of starting a company.

Wouter Crul

Head of Digital Innovation at South Pole

ClimateTech

1. Be as visible as you can be as talking about your company. 2. No matter how busy you are, always make time for strategy and to make (difficult) choices.

Wouter Glaser

Founder Go Delphi

DigitalTech

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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