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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Your own thoughts are your limits, think of all the possibilities. Don't focus on your product or service only and develop skills in all disciplines of business.

Jeroen Kok

Founder of MediCapital Group/Emsere

HealthTech

Making a startup successful is depending the right idea at the right time, combined with lots of energy, time, fun, tenacity, stamina, blood-sweat-tears and discipline.

Jeroen Verbrugge

Owner of JKV/thinkingdesign

Joop Heijenrath

Impact Investor

ClimateTech

Follow your dream and persevere!

Jos Steeman

Deep experience in Energy / Logistics / business expansion to Germany

The world of tech is a jungle! Realize that each misstep or mistake you make is actually progress that brings you closer to your goal - keep this growth mindset and you will come very far.

Julie van Loef

Partner Development Manager

DigitalTech

Be aware of- and don't underestimate your own role in scaling, building a strong team and build a culture.

Jurriaan Graaff

Founder at Willo

DigitalTech

Kees Koolen

Founder Booking.com

Gather a team of smart, like-minded people around you - and go!

Lieke Pijpers

Co-Founder of The Next Closet

ClimateTech

Set the bar at the front door and hire someone more capable than you are every time.

Lourens Ruigrok

Investment Manager Finch Capital

Surround yourself with diverse people, be flexible to adapt your plans and just go for it!

Machtelt Groothuis

Rubio Impact Ventures

ClimateTech

Keep the customer at the heart of everything you do!

Mahrou Kharazi

Head of Marketing Benelux at Philips Healthcare

HealthTech

Everyone can be an entrepreneur, as long as you are willing to work hard for it! Like a top athlete that wants to go to the olympics.

Marcus Groeneveld

COO Ciphix

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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