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Name: Stef Galle (Psychology & Business), Tim Molendijk (Artifical Intelligence) & Martijn van Hoek (Marketing) Site: Nescio.co Description: ‘We plant and grow our own tech companies.’ Founded: 2008 and later Category: tech, startup, marketing, journalism

Name: Sherif el Zeiny Education: International Business Administration (2009) Site: cardrivers.nl Description: Providing customers 24/7 with private drivers, valet parkers or couriers. Founded: 2007 Category: services, luxury

Name: Ferdi Kramer Education: economics (1996) Site: Rembrandt-ma.nl Description: An independent corporate finance boutique specialized in mergers and acquisition of medium sized (family) corporations. Founded: 2003 Category: finance, M&A

Name: Yvonne Knape Education: psychology, specialized in work and organization. Site: coachingtraining.nl Description: Individual coaching, psychological support and provocative training. Founded: 1999 Category: psychology, training

Name: Jeroen Hanekamp Education: BSc beleid (2007), communcatie & organisatie, BSc Law (2008), MSc S&O (2009) Site: ficsus.nl Description: One of the 5 approved bookkeeping programs for Dutch SME’s. Founded: 2009 Category: accounting, software

Name: Anthony Hoogeveen Education: economics (1993) Site: nlinvesteert.nl Description: Providing SME’s with a personal, fitted financing plan, using local expertise. Founded: 2013 Category: finance

Name: Hans Drenth Education: business economics, marketing specialization (1991) Site: smart-online-marketing.nl Description: Providing marketing solutions for B2C and B2B with a focus on direct, measurable results. Founded: 2007 Category: marketing

Name: Bas van Bokhorst Education: business economics (2007) Site: greenberry.nl Description: Greenberry wants to make business life easier through offering digital solutions such as apps, sites, VR, and chat bots. Founded: 2006 Category: tech, digital innovation

Name: Simon Douw Education: Law, psychology and philosophy (2010) Site: downsideup.nl Description: Creating learning tracks to turn superficial learning into real development, varying from one training day to adapting the learning culture. Founded: 2010 Category: consultancy, advisory

Name: Floris van Alkemade Education: econometrics (1993) Site(s): henq.nl, solidventures.nl Description: both Henq and Solidventures invest and supports startups in the technology- and especially software sector. Category: venture capital

Name: Victor Allis Education: AI (1994), Computer Science (1998) Site: quintiq.com Description: Offering software with which every planning puzzle can be solved. Founded: 1998 Category: supply chain, software

Name: Antoinette van Alphen Education: psychology and psychotherapy Site: coachingwassenaar.nl Description: Antoinette is a personal and executive coach, but also offers corporate training weekends in the Ardennes. Founded: 1986 Category: training, development

Name: Sander Bolt Education: Business Administration, specialized in Entrepreneurship (2011) Site: hotelgrouper.com Description: A search engine for hotels that enables you to find the best deals. Founded: 2015 Category: internet, travel, leisure

Name: Jeroen van den Brink Education: business administration, specialized in finance and strategy (2004) Site: diningcity.com Description: Offering convenience when searching for a restaurant and making a reservation, worldwide. Founded: 1998 Category: internet, hospitality

Name: Sonny Buter Education: Marine Geology (1991), Earth sciences (1993) Site(s): deamsterdamsekookschool.nl, hotel-restaurant-waddinxveen.nl, songkwae.nl, thaifood.nl Description: Sonny Buter owns a diversity of restaurant and catering companies. Category: hospitality

Name: Olaf van Dijk Education: business economics (1994) Site: zigwebsoftware.nl Description: Offering digital solutions for housing corporations’ front office. Founded: 1999, name change in 2007 Category: software development, web development

Name: Jeroen van Duffelen Education: Management & Organizational Studies (2011) Site: aidence.com Description: Providing radiologists a platform that, with the use of artificial intelligence and deep learning, improves detection of disorders. Founded: 2015 Category: healthcare, software

Name: Wim Feijen Education: Physical Chemistry (2002) Site: go2people-websites.nl Description: Developing websites with the focus on the use of Wordpress and Mailchimp, with the use of strategic partnerships. Founded: 2008 Category: web development

Name: Hein Griffioen Education: business economics (1989) Site: heingriffioen.nl Description: Mainly advising companies in the healthcare sector on governance questions. Founded: 2003 Category: advisory, consultancy, coaching

Name: Irene Groenink-Verboon Education: economics (1986) Site: annatommiemc.nl Description: Offering high-end, quick diagnoses and treatments for motion problems in their own medical centers, with own medical professionals. Founded: 2007 Category: healthcare

Name: Sentini Grunberg Education: Biomedical science (2008), MPA Health & Life Science (2010) Site: grunberggroup.com Description: Inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs through hosting network and workplace wellness events. Founded: 2008, name change in 2010 Category: consultancy, events

Name: Brian Hickey Education: Logistics & Supply Chain Management Site: huisartsenhulp.nl Description: Offering multiple tools for general practitioners to let them focus on healthcare, not managing. Founded: 2009 Category: healthcare, web development

Name: Rogier Jacobs Education: Artificial Intelligence (2005) Site: kiemit.nl Description: Providing healthcare institutions with advice regarding project management and IT analysis. Founded: 2009 Category: IT, healthcare

Name: Jons Janssens Education: Business Administration (2009) Site(s): soverin.net, marvia.nl, backspace.studio Description: Soverin provides secure mailing. Marvia provides personalized marketing solutions and is acquired by PostNL. Backspace is a startup studio. Category: marketing, startup, IT

Name: Meino Kalwij Education: economics and marketing (2003) Site: viritel.nl Description: Providing personalized telecommunication solutions in the B2B sector. Founded: 2003 Category: advisory, telecommunication

Name: Marcel Knol Education: Computer Science (1994) Site: iunxi.eu Description: Design, implementation and management of ICT infrastructures. Founded: 2005 Category: IT consultancy, software development

Name: Jaap Koelewijn Education: Economics (1983) Site: financieel-denkwerk.nl Description: Independent finance advisories, teaching activities and readings. Founded: 1999 Category: finance, advisory, consultancy

Name: Sander Koppelaar Education: Artificial Intelligence (2006) Site: bovendebalie.nl, spaceforward.nl, launchdesk.nl Description: The several companies offer offices and coworking spaces for startups. Founded: 2013 and later Category: startups, office, coworking

Name: Joanne Lampen Education: human movement sciences Site: 30knots.nl Description: Specialized in marketing via mailing, developing and executing strategies. Founded: 2017 Category: marketing, e-commerce

Name: Lidwien van Loon Education: Nederlandse Taal & Letterkunde, Law (1987) Site: vanlooncommunicatiecoaching.nl Description: Enabling companies to optimalize what they want to communicate, also providing conflict coaching. Founded: 1992 Category: coaching, training

Name: Stijn Nijhuis Education: Computer Science (2009) Site: voiceworks.nl Description: A telecom and software provider that offers VoIP and UC solutions through wholesale partnerships. Founded: 2005 Category: telecommunication, software development

Name: Gerrit Jan Witzel Education: MSc Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Site(s): pokeperfect.nl, hotelleidsegracht.com Description: PokePerfect is a spot to grab healthy food in the center of Amsterdam. Hotel Leidsegracht is a boutique hotel. Category: hospitality, tourism, leisure

Name: Hans van Paridon Education: Medical Science (1987) Site: spiffcollective.nl Description: Training and supporting individuals as well as companies in change management and leadership. Founded: 2008 Category: coaching, training, advisory, management

Name: Theo Peek Education: Business Mathematics & Computer Science (2003) Site: quinnova.nl Description: Advising companies on agile working and business development through coaching, a Quickscan or interim management. Founded: 2011 Category: coaching, advisory, agile

Name: Arjan Petersen Education: MSc Talent Development (2010) Site: sportmomentje.nl Description: Organizing personalized sports events for companies, schools and other groups. Founded: 2010 Category: leisure, events

Name: Christopher Rasker Education: MSc International Management / CEMS Site: kanewatches.com Description: A watch brand inspired by a minimalist movement in Tokyo, but designed in the heart of Amsterdam. Founded: 2016 Category: consumer products

Name: Suzanne van Rooijen Education: MSc International Development Studies (2005) Site: suustainable.nl Description: Advising in the field of corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and international collaboration. Founded: 2008 Category: consultancy, advisory

Name: Rodi Schuurman Education: economics (2001) Site: despaanseschuur.nl Description: A family business in Spanish delights, their specialty is the Iberic Ham. Founded: 2012 Category: retail, food

Name: Annelie Snijder Education: MSc Finance & Financial Management (2013) Site: sfaa.nl Description: Offering supportive services and advise for the financial administration of SME’s, such as cloud computing and administration apps. Founded: 2013 Category: finance, advisory

Name: Rüben Spapens, Tom van Iersel, Ryan Kreijne Education: Movement Sciences Site: mentalhealthtraining.nl Description: Using specific sports activities to relieve stress and become both physically and mentally healthy. Founded: 2014 Category: health, sports, training

Name: Doreen van ‘t Spijker Education: MSc Culture, Organization & Management (2003) Site: vantspijkerconsultancy.nl, waterregisseurs.nl Description: Advising in the field of urban development and water. Founded: 2007 Category: advisory, consultancy

Name: Jan van der Steenhoven Education: Law (1979) Site: vandersteenhoven.nl Description: Law firm that is specialized in labor law, company law and IP rights. Founded: 1984 Category: law, entrepreneurship, intellectual property

Name: Joris van der Steuijt (MSc Entrepreneurship), Atte Anema (MSc Finance, MSc Strategic Management) Site: lab15.io, startup-insight.com Description: Lab15 is a blockchain consultant for large corporates. Startup-Insights provides startups with structured financial data. Category: consultancy, startup, blockchain

Name: Marius Sterrenburg Education: Art History (1999) Site: mariussterrenburg.com Description: An art gallery in the city of Amsterdam with pieces from the 1700s to modern times. Founded: 1990 Category: retail, arts

Name: Jeroen Stumpel Education: MSc Business Administration: Management Studies Site: stumpel.nl Description: A family B2B company focusing on office equipment and books. Founded: 1890 Category: B2B, office

Name: Joni de Vogel-Smeenk Education: MSc International Law Site: vatfree.com Description: Makes it possible to easily shop tax-free at more than 45.000 stores and webstores in the EU. Founded: 2008 Category: finance, retail

Name: Aris Prins Education: MSc Computer Science, specialized in Software Engineering & Psychology. Site: premium.nl Description: Supports companies in implementing IT innovation necessary to realize new products and services. Founded: 1999 Category: IT, consultancy

Name: Jasper Soetendal Education: MSc Business Computer Science (2004) Site: braxwell.com Description: Braxwell helps your organization improve on innovation, based on a well-though strategy and a realistic roadmap. Founded: 2006 Category: consultancy, advisory, IT

Name: Jan van Tiel Education: MSc Business Economics (1982) Site: bewyse.nl Description: Advising and supporting businesses in leadership trajectories, recruiting for senior positions and developing executive teams. Founded: 2001 Category: consultancy, recruitment

Name: Fons Trompenaars Education: MSc Business Economics (1978) Site: thtconsulting.com Description: Providing training and consulting in the field of globalization, M&A, corporate identity, as well as leadership training for diversity and cultural awareness. Founded: 1987 Category: consultancy, advisory

Name: Camiel Vermeulen Eduation: MSc Economics (2003) Sites: monkeywise.nl, directforce.nl Description: Monkeywise is an agency that provides recruitment, training and consulting services. Direct Force is a fieldmarketing company with several locations in NL. Founded: 2015, 1997 Category: sales, recruitment

Name: Steven van Vessum Education: MSc Information Science Site: contentking.nl Description: Managing content through SEO optimization, content overview, -monitoring, -collaboration and –optimization. Founded: 2015 Category: web development, IT

Name: Menno Thijssen Education: MSc BFS Site: edumundo.nl Description: Changing education through creating ownership, experience and adaptive learning. Founded: 2013 Category: education, software

Name: Kees Voorberg Education: Drs. Social Psychology Site: keesvoorberg.nl Description: Advising in everything that is related with dialogues, coaching, readings, supervision etc. Founded: 2002 Category: psychology, advisory

Name: Henk de Vries Education: Drs. Business Economics Site: feadship.com Description: The world leader in building and designing custom superyachts. Founded: 1849 Category: yachts, luxury, travel

Name: Patrick Waardijk Education: MSc Financial Economics (1996) Site: zendt.nl Description: Employment agency that also enables others to become employment agents. Founded: 2011 Category: recruitment, payroll, employment

Name: Markus Wamsteeker Education: MSc Business & Environmental Economics Site: marvelltravel.nl Description: Offering customized travelling experiences and adventures all across the world. Founded: 2004 Category: leisure, travel

Name: Marc van Wijk Education: MSc Biomechanics and Ergonomics (1994) Site: indicia.nl Description: Guiding a way through the complexity of all technological possibilities. Founded: 2009 Category: advisory, consultancy, IT

Name: Olivier Wijnen Education: BSc IBA (2011) Site: theschool.nl, homi.nu Description: The School facilitates homework guidance at sport clubs. HOMi takes away administrative struggles of homework guidance through offering an online tool. Founded: 2011, 2015 Category: education

Name: Wiebe Willig Education: MSc Finance and Economics Site: henriwillig.com Description: Henri Willig is a traditional Dutch cheese company that sells its products in 30 countries. Founded: 1974 Category: retail, food

Name: Taco Zimmerman Education: Political Science (1994) Site: tuvula.nl Description: Develops and produces TV programs for national and international markets, also active on YouTube. Founded: 2006 Category: media, TV, creative

Name: Nina Meiling, Marieke Spaan Education: MSc Entrepreneurship (2012) Site: cashwijzer.nl, eindelijk.nl Description: Cashwijzer offers convenience in saving money from all your personal contracts. Eindelijk is a daughter company of Cashwijzer. Founded: 2013, 2017 Category: finance, law, advisory

Name: Steven Ammerlaan Education: MSc Entrepreneurship (2012) Site: socialbrothers.nl Description: SocialBrothers takes on every challenge regarding IT: marketing, SEO, apps, VR, WordPress and presentation. Founded: 2011 Category: IT services

Name: Jan Willem van der Kuip Education: Work- and organization psychology (2002) Site: vondelgym.nl, cafe-de-paris.nl, terpen-tijn.nl Description: Café de Paris and Terpentijn are trendy café-restaurants, Vondelgym offers a variety of sports in a club setting. Founded: 2009, 2015 Category: hospitality, sports

Name: Danny ten Nijenhuis Education: Business Adminstration (2015) Site: thephonelab.nl Description: Repares phones and tablets very quickly, with high quality parts, against a fair price. Founded: 2015 Category: retail

Name: Tobit van Dijk Education: MSc Entrepreneurship (2013) Site: bumperz.nl, thoopy.com, vrijgezellenfeest.events, Description: Arranging activities for bachelor parties, such as Bumperz, and offering a unique photo service for events. Founded: 2011 Category: recreation, events

Name: Eric Brockhoff Education: Economics & Business Economics (1995) Site: autobrockhoff.nl Description: A multi-brand car dealer in Amsterdam, offering purchase, selling, service and warranty. Founded: 2004 Category: car retail

Name: Hugo Maarleveld Education: Philosophy Site: 2010uitgevers.nl Description: Producing professional and educational information products for the health industry. Founded: 2010 Category: education

Name: Maarten Wagner Education: MSc Clinical Psychology (2012) Site: wagnerpsychologen.nl, septemberadvies.nl, septemberonderwijs.nl Description: Offering services as a psychologist, give advice for a study choice and development for teachers. Founded: 2009, 2016 Category: psychology, advisory

Name: Leo Schenk Education: law (1979) Site: synergia.nl Description: Combining the forces of enterprises and capital funding, with a focus on company succession, growth capital and management buy-out. Founded: 1999 Category: finance, advisory

Name: Maud Lennertz Education: MSc Business Adminstration: Strategy, Organisation & Innovation (2009) Site: proef-denbosch.nl Description: A wine store that gives personal advice and a possibility to taste in their unique store. Founded: 2013 Category: retail

Name: Femke Furnee Education: Master of Arts (2012) Site: fest.amsterdam Description: Fest offers original, well-designed furniture at affordable prices. Founded: 2013 Category: retail, design

Name: Kathelijne van Velten Education: Culture, Management & Organisation (2000) Site: mindtracking.nl Description: Therapy, coaching and training in the conscious and unconscious brain. Founded: 2016 Category: HRM

Name: Flip Harmsma Education: MSc Business Administration Site: vinobox.nl Description: Vinobox offers several concepts related to the art of selecting good wines for good prices. Founded: 2017 Category: ecommerce, retail

Name: Tom Zomer Education: Clinical Psychology (2012) Site: septemberadvies.nl, septemberonderwijs.nl Description: Helping future students with their study choice, as well as teachers with their teaching skills. Founded: 2009 Category: coaching, education

Name: Jelle Tromp Education: Sociology (2014) Site: windmillkey.com Description: Offering a stylish and practical way to organize your keys, a product for every modern man. Founded: 2017 Category: retail

Name: Zuleikha Meijen Education: Communication and Information Sciences (2005) Site: zulutions.nl Description: A marketing bureau that aims to let companies optimally communicate with their customers. Founded: 2015 Category: marketing, communication

Name: Sander Stokkink Education: MSc. Management Consultancy (2013) Site: sugato.nl Description: Help people work & live by their own dreams and strengths, help organizations transform and evolve to increase social value. Founded: 2016 Category: coaching, consultancy

Name: Jascha Hoogendijk Education: PCO, policy, communication, organization (2006) Site: neewbusiness.com Description: A business creative agency helping brands and companies with strategy and marketing. With a large, well-known client portfolio. Founded: 2015 Category: advisory, marketing

Name: Maarten van den Biggelaar Education: Master of Law (1981) Site: bigglab.com Description: Bigglab invests in and develops new creative companies. Founded: 2009 Category: investment, strategy

Name: Eva van Dijk Education: Master of Law (1981) Site: amsterdamodyssey.com Description: Offering customized tours that enable people to become known with the real Amsterdam. Founded: 2016 Category: leisure, tourism

Name: Peter van Baak Education: Bedrijfskunde Site: sponsorvisie.nl Description: Helping local sportclubs gain funds by smart sponsor policies, consultancy and crowdfunding. Also helps companies collaborate with sportclubs for marketing purposes. Fouded: 2010 Category: marketing, consultancy

Name: Kim Sue Palm Education: MSc BA: Strategy & Organisation (2011) Site: sue-food.nl Description: Offering sugar free, gluten free and vegan sweets through their own store in Rotterdam as well as selling to other companies. Founded: 2014 Category: retail, food

Name: Sam Jing Education: MSc. Business Information Management Site: fypster.com Description: Matching professionals with university lecturers to organize guest lectures Founded: 2017 Category: education

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