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Dutch Startup Changemakers: Robert Koelman

As a Business Developer at Bossche Investerings Maatschappij (BIM), Robert Koelman helps, guides and advise startups in their aim to achieve a sustainable and profitable business model. In this role, he’s affiliated with Braventure where, in addition to an interesting program, they also offer financing options… Read more

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German Startup Changemakers: Dirk Ploss

Dirk Ploss is a Digital Technologies Scout and Advisor at Beiersdorf AG, and an online & tech enthusiast with almost 30 years of experience in innovation, marketing and advertising. His specialities include startup and technology scouting, innovation management, long-term innovation strategy, venture clienting and corporate… Read more

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DesignBro: Quality Design Made Easy

DesignBro is a graphic design marketplace that only allows the very best designers to join and work with the clients. We talked to the founder, Christiaan Huynen, who told us about their vision, team and plans for the upcoming months. Find out what problems they’re… Read more

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Dutch Startup Changemakers: Thomas Vles

Thomas Vles, the Managing Director at Dutch Startup Association, is a true, all-around entrepreneur. With his broad educational background, extensive skill set, and social aptitude for networking and bridge-building, he has been able to effortlessly blend his passion with his purpose: creating companies, opportunities, and… Read more

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German Startup Changemakers: Maria Gross

We talked to Maria Gross, the Managing Director at GERMANTECH, an important initiative to target and foster entrepreneurship and establish digital ecosystems in Germany and beyond. Find out how she entered the startup world, what’s her mission at GERMANTECH and what lessons for founders she… Read more