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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Persist and keep going, even if your friends don't believe in your business!

Hans van Ierland

Founder HPE Growth

Make sure you have fun and make profit.

Harald Swinkels

Writer | Director | Producer

ClimateTech

At some point in the process from Start-Up to 'Grown-Up you will most likely see black snow, but then... don't give up and sometimes listen to gray hair

Henk Jan Aarsen

Aarsen Holding / Transmare CirQlair

‘’Do what you like and like what you do” because any day, any time or anywhere there is a new challenge waiting to be approached with a smile and positive mood

Henno Meijerink

Ex Johnson & Johnson and Akzonobel

Don't hesitate, just do it!

Inkie de Jong-Stoop

Owner Wijs letselschade

In medtech and life science: do not trust that a great product sells itself, focus on getting to scale early on

Jaap Kerstjens

Partner Health Venture Partners

HealthTech

Set your self ambitious growth targets and build an infrastructure that can support such (international) growth. Focus, focus focus

Jan Willem Eleveld

CEO and Founder Norman Health

HealthTech

Think carefully about your business model from day one so it remains good when you grow.

Jan Willem Gerritsen

Co-founder Metrixlab

Do you have the right team for ambidextrous leadership? The art of Exploiting your current while investing time in Exploring new opportunities?

Jan-Willem van Wensem

Founder of Econic

ClimateTech

Create a plan, stay focused, but above all the difference is in the execution.

Jasper Beerman

Investment Director Rotrip

Discipline equals freedom.

Jasper Geselschap

Investment manager Innovation Quarter

ClimateTech

A good idea is worth nothing without execution.

Jean-Jacques Sliepen

Founder Optmzr

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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