Nika Bogdanic: Humanizing Complex Tech Through Storytelling
With a background in archaeology and anthropology and over a decade of experience in international marketing agencies and as an independent consultant, Nika Bogdanic has become a pivotal support for companies in the European startup scene. By transforming complex tech into relatable narratives, she propelled Leapfunder’s blog to the global top 10, secured endorsements from…
Impressions of an Angel Investor: Angel Clinic
Do you want to learn investment best practices and get access to the startup scene? Do you want an opportunity to invest with fellow angels and grow the economy? Join Leapfunder’s second Angel Clinic on February 7th in Amsterdam, and kick start your angel investing career. The first edition is already behind us, and the investors that…
German Startup Changemakers: Harald Zapp
We interviewed Harald Zapp, the founder & CEO at Next Big Thing AG. He’s a business angel, tech entrepreneur, and an IoT innovator with over 30 years of experience in the ICT industry. Find out how Harald entered the startup world, what is his mission at Next Big Thing AG, and what are the top…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Federico Maroli
We interviewed Federico Maroli, the President of ASIF Ventures. His mission there is to bridge the gap between student founders, recent graduates and PhD startups with the funding ecosystem in Amsterdam. Find out how Federico entered the startup world, what it is about entrepreneurship that attracts him, and what lessons for founders he learned over…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Robert Jan Galema
Robert Jan Galema is one of the Managing Directors at INKEF Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Amsterdam. He created an individually addressable television for the flight information display systems at airports, under the umbrella of Phillips. Find out how he entered the startup world and what are the lessons for founders he…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Jan Geert van Hall
We interviewed Jan Geert van Hall, the Investment Director at YES!Delft, one of the largest High-Tech incubators in the world. He entered the startup world more than 10 years ago, and he’s been shaping the Dutch startup ecosystem ever since. Find out what’s his mission at YES!Delft, what are the lessons for founders he learned…
German Startup Changemakers: Tobias Seikel
Tobias Siekel is a Managing Partner at Hanse Ventures, a key institution for digital startups. He’s in charge of operational management, business development and the overall project management with the portfolio firms. He’s also a mentor at Next Media Accelerator and feels privileged to work with young and bright people daily. Find out how he entered the startup…
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Ferry Tillekens
We had a chat with Ferry Tillekens, the Community Manager at YES!Delft The Hague, who is attracted to the startup world because of its diversity and versatility. Find out how he thinks he can influence the startup ecosystem in the Netherlands, what’s his mission at YES!Delft The Hague and what are his plans for creating…
Movacar: One-Way Travel Options Starting at 1€ per Trip
Movacar provides users with access to one-way travel options starting at 1€ per trip. The idea originates from the founders’ operational experience and is based on monetizing inefficiencies in car logistics within the rental industry. Find out what the benefits of Movacar are, what type of investors they’re hoping to attract and why they chose Leapfunder…
German Startup Changemakers: Thomas Promny
We talked to Thomas Promny, the CEO of Velvet Ventures GmbH and an internet entrepreneur focused on B2B event businesses. He started his first company at the age of 18 and quickly embraced a learning-by-doing attitude. Find out what are his plans for the upcoming months and what are the top 3 lessons for founders he learned…