Published in Builders Universe·Feb 27Why we foster investor networksHow do angel investor networks usually work? I’m a part of a few angel investor groups here in the Netherlands. …Angel Investors7 min readAngel Investors7 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Dec 5, 2022Shortcut Startup Success — From a Startup Studio’s POVWhy do startups fail? It’s a common question — Maybe, we need to ask a different question. Perhaps it should be: how can we make startups succeed? And how can we get them there faster? I wish I’d had the answers when my own entrepreneurship journey started. I began coding…Startup Studio8 min readStartup Studio8 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Jun 7, 2022Effectively lead a flexi-workplace, and 5 foolproof ways to do itWork culture has now shifted indefinitely. As someone who once took their first steps in the office-life through the learning-by-doing method, I now look back at my early days as a newbie, my transition into a company-builder, the havoc wrecked by COVID and how my team and I came out…Startup6 min readStartup6 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Oct 14, 2021How ‘learning by doing’ shaped my career in techOver the past few months, I’ve been developing Launchpad (Growth Academy) at Builders. I was having trouble finding the right candidate for our vacancy, as the growth professional hasn’t really emerged until recently, in the last few years. It made me think; how relevant is education in the rapid process…Startup Studio7 min readStartup Studio7 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Aug 13, 2021Building trust with your storyline: how personal branding shapes start-upsAt our studio, the process behind shaping a company is pretty approachable. With the help of tested methods, proven playbooks and a lot of entrepreneurial grit, we build companies up from scratch. What is harder to grasp is what effect such a new company will have on its surroundings. …Startup Studio6 min readStartup Studio6 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Apr 29, 2021Peeling off the layers: humanising building a tech businessEveryone in the online sphere is screaming it from the rooftops: Building a successful company for the long-term has never been harder. Competition is fierce, playing in a digital world where the pace changes constantly. At the same time, resources are much more transparent and accessible. That’s why everyone seems…Startup Studio5 min readStartup Studio5 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Feb 9, 2021Choosing diversity-focused leadership: 3 insights for the modern-day workplaceLet’s get straight to it. I’m a young, female Managing Director working in the field of tech startups. Apparently, those facts alone are enough information for people to bombard me with the following questions: Is it difficult for you as a woman? Are you treated differently? …Startup Studio7 min readStartup Studio7 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Dec 7, 2020How to build on your team’s natural strengths and empower personal growthEnsuring each person in your team can succeed in their goals is essential. At least it is to me, and the people I surround myself with. As explained in my latest article on company culture, investing time in the diversity of personalities on your team is key to stay in…Startup Studio5 min readStartup Studio5 min read
Published in Builders Universe·Oct 1, 2020Member-onlyHow to boost your company culture — and keep it vibrant (4 tips)Creating something out of nothing is a powerful feeling. When I got on a plane to China at sixteen, I was thrilled to do just that — start something fresh. Getting a grip on the material, exploring the mechanics of my first business. As an entrepreneur, I’m fascinated by implementing…Culture4 min readCulture4 min read
Published in Builders Universe·May 20, 2020Culture as a model for growthtl;dr Before growth comes company culture. Here’s our approach. Company culture is becoming a buzzword, and for some, it may already is. Since everybody is talking about the importance of company culture, you might wonder who actually walk the talk. As we continue to grow our studio and ventures, we…Studio3 min readStudio3 min read
