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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1. Niet geschoten is altijd mis. 2. No gain without pain.

Alexander Ribbink

General Partner at Keen Venture Partners

DigitalTech

You can't control the cards you're dealt, just how you play the hand

Alexander Stromberg

CEO & Co-founder Apolix

DigitalTech

Don't hestitate to ask everything, there are no stupid questions.

Andrea Wassink

CEO at Enrico B.V.

Building a pilot production run is 100 times more difficult than building a prototype, but still 100 times easiers that full mass production.

Angelo Traas

Ex-COO

DeepTech

Every day that we spend not improving quality of healthcare is a wasted one.

Anneke Sanderse

Supervisory boardmember Gelre Ziekenhuizen

HealthTech

Be driven by a strong belief in your company, not by making money on short term.

Annemieke Rijke

Directeur Innovations / CCO in en voor Retail

Think Big, Start Small, Work Hard

Anouk Kooijmans

Trainer/coach at The Creative Greenhouse

Keep it simple. And get off your critical path and go!

Anthonie Zoomers

Advisory/Supervisory Boards

Passion and curiosity is fuel for growth.

Arco van Nieuwland

Partner at CNBB Equity Partners

DigitalTech

Plan for success

Arend van de Stadt

Co-founder SmartEagle

DeepTech

Never give up. There is always a way to monetize your passion.

Arian Oosthoek

Founder Symson

DigitalTech

Set clear and distinctive goals and spend fixed amount of time per day/week on achieving them. It's all in execution not in making plans.

Arjan Nataraj

CEO (founder) of Mixit

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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