Portfolio
program management
UP!ROTTERDAM
Up!Rotterdam focuses on building strong, curated communities to support the regional scale-up ecosystem. Over four years, it has fostered a thriving network of more than 300 scale-up founders, connecting them to talent, capital, and international opportunities. A key aspect of this approach includes organizing exclusive founders’ dinners and roundtable sessions, carefully curated to facilitate meaningful conversations and valuable connections. These intimate gatherings have played a pivotal role in strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration among founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders with a shared vision of sustainable growth and innovation.
Project & Event Management
UPSTREAM
Upstream Festival: two days packed with everything a startup needs to thrive. Since its first edition in 2020, I’ve been one of the organizers of this annual event, which connects the pioneers driving the transition to a digital, carbon-neutral, circular, and inclusive economy. Upstream brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and bold corporates to share insights, forge connections, and spark meaningful innovations for sustainable growth. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most impactful startup events in the Netherlands. www.upstreamfestival.com
2019 – 2024
www.uprotterdam.com
Top 250 awards
The Top250 Awards is the yearly recurring award show celebrating the 250 fastest growing companies of The Netherlands. Commissioned by the Erasmus Centre of Entrepreneurship and nlgroeit, I had the pleasure of organizing the 2024 edition, taking place in Rotterdam for the first time.
Contra
(Blijdorp Festival & Oranjebitter Festival)
Commissioned by Contra Music, I have had the pleasure of co-producing 5 editions of the Rotterdam based music festivals Blijdorp Festival (15.000) and one edition of Oranjebitter Festival (10.000 people)
Community building
Up!Rotterdam
Up!Rotterdam focuses on building strong, curated communities to support the regional scale-up ecosystem. Over four years, it has fostered a thriving network of more than 300 scale-up founders, connecting them to talent, capital, and international opportunities. A key aspect of this approach includes organizing exclusive founders’ dinners and roundtable sessions, carefully curated to facilitate meaningful conversations and valuable connections. These intimate gatherings have played a pivotal role in strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration among founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders with a shared vision of sustainable growth and innovation.
Euronext Elite
Elite Netherlands is part of a European network designed to accelerate the growth of private SMEs and improve access to private and public capital markets. With a focus on fostering business growth, Elite connects companies with an active international community of entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors, providing the resources needed to turn visions into actionable results. The program offers a unique combination of intensive masterclasses for C-level teams, year-round access to international workshops with peers, and a broad network of investors and strategic partners. Together, these elements prepare SMEs to navigate their next growth phase effectively and successfully.