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Dutch Startup Changemakers: Geert van Vlijmen

We talked to Geert van Vlijmen, an international business performance coach who has been a part of the Dutch startup ecosystem for many years. Read more about his experience and find practical advice for creating a perfect pitch and growing your business. An Interview with Geert… Read more

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Startmesh: The Venture Catalysts

Startmesh is a Global Technology Venture Catalyst supporting the commercialisation of startups post the idea validation stage through to sustainable profitability or a liquidity event. They offer expertise in global commercialisation and expansion, creative and unique access to capital and cost-efficient back office support among… Read more

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Dutch Startup Changemakers: Shahar Graf

One of the most important events in Amsterdam is taking place this week. Startups from all around the world come to Amsterdam Capital Week to meet and pitch for 500+ investors. The event is about two-way connections: participants get to meet and learn to inspire… Read more

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Hurm: Better Taxi Deals City 2 City

The taxis in the Netherlands are very expensive compared to other countries. One of the main causes is the inefficiency due to the high number of kilometres that taxis drive without any paying customer in the car. Hurm is a new development in transportation, it… Read more

Dutch Startup Changemakers Duke Urbanik

Dutch Startup Changemakers: Duke Urbanik

While getting his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Delft, Duke Urbanik started ECLIPSE, a company that grew into a multinational software supplier of Laboratory Information Systems. By 1999 the company was sold to Alpha Technologies, an instrument manufacturing spinoff from… Read more