What is Angel Island
The unconference that changes the way entrepreneurs and investors work together occurs for the third year in a row on September 26th, 2018 in Amsterdam.
In 2018, this 100% curated unconference brings together:
- 250 investors – partner level angels & venture capitalists
- 150 founders – start-ups, scale-ups, unicorns & zebras
- 100 original thinkers – ecosystem builders, city leaders, media & more
Breaking the traditional pitching and investor meetings, Angel Island connects the unconnected and brings together the bravest and the most brilliant minds every year to combine the resources that will contribute to a sustainable future.
“Angel Island is a unique experience. Sail, meet, connect, build businesses and have fun with the most remarkable people. Enjoy the best of Amsterdam!”
Constantijn van Oranje
As Ton van ‘t Noordende, CEO of 01 Ventures & founder of Angel Island, puts it: We’re here to break open the informal networks and get that firsthand knowledge sharing going’. We believe it takes an entire ecosystem to bring up the next Spotify’s and Adyen’s of Europe where the size of the network contributing to the success of these companies matters. 2018 is about achieving the biggest impact of the program by uniting most relevant brilliant minds in one place in a unique setting.
A unique format reshaping the European investment scene & providing a safe haven for founders, investors, and community builders alike.
In our first edition, we brought founders face to face with the angel investors that could fund their ventures. In our second year, we brought them the European network of influencers that could grow their scope. This year, we will bring a fully customized experience for the entrepreneurs, and a curated ground for international collaboration amongst the most influential minds.
Ton van ‘t Noordende, CEO of 01 Ventures & founder of Angel Island, explains the updated concept: “This year we’re working towards a framework that will enable the founders on a whole new level, not just funding related. We ask the founders who they would most want to meet and then we will do our best to bring those people to the island.”
We assume that they will name publicly well known individuals such as Tim Cook (Apple), Niklas Zennstrom (Skype), Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook), Neelie Kroes (Non exec. board member Salesforce, Advisory Board Uber), as well as tech industry insiders such as Demis Hassabis (Deepmind), Anne Wojcicki (23andme), and top-level investors; Deep Nishar (Softbank Vision Fund) and Kathryn Haun (Andreessen Horowitz) but we are open to finding anyone.
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Who is attending?
Joris Kröner
is a investor at a.s.r.
also known as "A Dutch national with a global outlook I'm driven by a deep curiosity in digital innovation, transformation and disruption. Currently looking for executive partner(s) to participate in a circular investment fund."
Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen
is a founder at Flow.ai
also known as "CEO and co-founder of Flow.ai. Serial entrepreneur, creative technologist, 15 years of experience, leading dev and UX teams"
Gal Kalkshtein
is a founder at GKI Group
also known as "I am an entrepreneur, I love to invent stuff and thinking outside the box all the time. I have 17 companies and one whisky disttilery. So If you want to get my attention you should wear a Star Wars T-shirt & hold a glass of whisky ;)"
Frank Petry
is a investor at areasix GmbH
also known as "I'm ECOlogist and ECOnomist and so my passion are ECOsystems. Especially those of companys. I'm a serial founder, Businessangel, VC-Boardmember, Executive Manager, Corporate Startup&Innovation Scout, Networker and I'm bridging people, companies and communities. My focus in different ways is on deepTech and it's impact on our ecosystems."
Max Wohlgemuth Kitslaar
is an original thinker at Life Is Out There
also known as "Master's degrees in criminal law and Latin American studies - background in ad tech - rode oldtimer Moto Guzzi motorcyle from Chile to NY - wrote a book about it - current goal: disrupt fashion - crazy about motorcycles, AJAX, food - Polish/German/Dutch roots - becoming a father in feb19."
Kibet Kipkemoi
is a founder at Shapeline
also known as "IoT nerd with the passion to give a good spin to this world. Building a connected bedroom light on a Saturday afternoon because I am too lazy to reach the light switch. I have the strong desire to give everyone the skills to build such things as well. Therefore creating a toy which teaches young kids how to program in a playful matter (FUN FIRST!)."
Kirsi Maria Ekberg
is a founder at Art of Startup Community
also known as "Happy and simple little soul. Mom of beautiful young Girl, Dreaming and doing edtech or smart fashion while starting Art of Startup Community. And loving watersports and recreational activitiea in their Every form."
Kiran Maverick
is a founder at I Am Tomorrow
also known as "I'm 89 countries, 320 cities old and an Impact Entrepreneur living by the day to change the world one piece at a time. I'm the Founder of I Am Tomorrow initiative that works with women across the globe and currently making a Movie about Human Trafficking."
Karlijn Krol
is an original thinker at
also known as "I aim to mix corporate strengths with the talents of startups to find a common ground for collaboration. My goal is to solve key business problems and turn bright ideas into real business opportunities: both disruptive and adjacent. "
Ricardo Garcia
is a founder at BigchainDB
also known as "I head Business Development at BigchainDB, a Berlin-based blockchain start-up. Bringing decentralized systems to further adoption in real life and understanding the impact blockchain can have on businesses, governments and society is what drives me professionally. My main focus lies on understanding how we can make decentralization happen today and now, not on the long run. In my private life, I am a passionate salsa dancer and a big fan of latin vibes. "
Jan Hendrik Zender
is a founder at
also known as "Background in Computer Science & Economics. Like doing 'cool stuff'. Wants to live in the Highlands of Scotland (and Highland Cattle are my favourite animals). "
Suzanne van Straaten
is a founder at Sprinklr
also known as "Brabander, living in Amsterdam. Longing for a greener city and doing that by setting up Sprinklr: the best of nature and tech combined. Experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability. "
Mariia Pakhomova
is a founder at
also known as "Open minded entrepreneur, looking for new start-ups that will b interesting for Russian market, meanwhile working on the worldwide project (irradiation of grocery goods). When I'm off, i do help charities organizations and animal shelters, it does make me feel like I'm really doing something good. "
Mariët van Duijn
is a investor at Rabobank
also known as "Accountmanager Business Banking - Rabobank Amsterdam - Funding Expert - Alternative Business Funding"
Matthijs Draijer
is a founder at Skiptobot
also known as "Father of 2, Founder of 4, addicted to the venturing into the unknown. Love to play Ice hockey, surf, wakeboard and would have liked to become a professional snowboarder. My favorite song is "Make your own kind of music by Cass Elliot"
Marcello Merlo
is a founder at Talent Garden
also known as "Rock 'n' roll. Seaside. Windsurf. Connector. Pasta lover. Curious mind. Roger Federer."
Monique Janke
is a founder at Bundleboon
also known as "I'm originally from Berlin, Germany, and grew up in an entrepreneurial family with my parents running fashion retail stores for over 30 years. I have worked within the online fashion retail industry for over 6 years at companies such as Zalando and de Bijenkorf. Last year I've quit my secure job to fulfil my dream of starting my own company in an area I'm passionate about. I joined my Danish co-founder Nelli Jeloudar to create Bundleboon, the first online curated shopping service specialised in childrenswear in the Netherlands. We help busy parents by taking away the hassle of clothing shopping and instead turning it into a unique personalised shopping experience at home. We're also an alumni of this year's Commerce acceleration program of Startupbootcamp."
Sami Erpo
is a founder at Digi-You
also known as "Curious about affective computing and interactivity between humans and AI. Sporty around-the-corner explorer. Growth minded Towel Master. "
Giulia Motteran
is an original thinker at 4YFN [4 Years From Now]
also known as ""
Magnus Rinnan Gaarder
is a investor at Cidron Ventures
also known as "Avid surfer and climber with a background in computer science and finance. Experience in M&A and venture investing. Specialized in B2B SaaS, including ML driven analytics, digital security, edTech, finTech, and digital health."
Asheque Shams
is a investor at Eight Roads Ventures
also known as "I am a late stage VC focusing on SaaS and eCommerce investments across Europe"
Elad Kobi
is an original thinker at GKI Group
also known as "I am equal parts business and casual.I know what i have to do to succeed in life, but i also have an artistic spirit. I love challenges and risks and live outside the comfort zone. I am Harry Gold in person and Bilbo Baggins at heart."
Nir Kouris
is an original thinker at GKI Group
also known as "Director of International for GKI Group, in-charge of the Startup Israel community and former CEO at Israel-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I have a vast experience with the Dutch tech ecosystem and happy to connect between Israel's tech ecosystem and the Netherlands."
Edvard Krogius
is a founder at GrainSense
also known as "Helping farmers through science. 20 years of work experience includes management, sales and marketing, communication, accounting and finance, supply chain and entrepreneurship for different industries and companies, including Nikolai Sourcing, Elektrobit, Jaakko Pöyry and PriceWaterhouseCoopers."
Yaniv Maor
is a founder at Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
also known as "I am the Founder and CEO of Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, I have 20 years of experience in R&D management and in bringing ideas in to mass production. I have done it in the consumers market, industrial market ,defense market and today agriculture market. I have done it as a leader in startups and cooperates. I Wrote 24 patents ,Bsc in computer engineering ,ME in systems engineering, got best innovation award in the CES, and honoree for management from the IAI. I am married , have 3 gorgeous daughters ,I like AIKIDO and biking. "
Nik Penhale Smith
is a founder at adam & aoki
also known as "I’m an Amsterdam based Brit, living in the Netherlands for the last 6 years. Recently married, I spend my free time reading and running around after a football. Not a huge fan of mundane things, preferring instead interesting people and places. Fun fact: being polite is so ingrained in me I once ended up eating a soup that contained bulls testicles, brains, spinal cord and crab… and funnily enough the testicles were the best part!"
Karlis Cerbulis
is a investor at NCH Capital Inc.
also known as "34 years in US (agriculture, banking), now 25 years in Latvia. Started the Latvian Stock Exchange. Have made many personal and institutional investments in real estate, agriculture, forestry, manufacturing companies (nano coatings on glass, high-tech equipment manufacturing, modular housing), financial companies (banks, insurance), start up companies and have recently made angel investments (medical anatomical education and publishing). "
Jelle-Jan Bruinsma
is a investor at Endeit Capital
also known as "Curious and driven VC with 7 years of operational and Biz Dev leadership experience at YouTube/Google"
Ramon Brandt
is a investor at e3 Partners / Amsterdam Climate Fund
also known as "Active in early stage venture investing since 2012. Ex. management consultant, MBA with scaling experience. Learning every day to be a better supporter of entrepreneurs. e3 Partners / Amsterdam Climate Fund, (before) e2 Cleantech Fund. Living nearby the sea with my girl and 2 princesses."
Timo Tirkkonen
is a investor at Inventure
also known as "Partner and co-founder of Inventure, Leading Nordic VC. Loves high-tech companies and Ml/AI. Therotical Physics by eduacation. Enthusiastic golfer and skier. "
Martijn Wismeijer
is a founder at MrBitco.in
also known as "Bachelor in computer science and business studies, Internet architect, blockchain enthusiast and part-time biohacker. Founder of MrBitco.in, the first Bitcoin ATM in Amsterdam back in 2013. Became the first chip implanted Bitcoin cyborg back in 2014. Partner and Marketing manager at GENERAL BYTES, world's fastest growing manufacturer of Cryptocurrency ATMs. Believes the world can be a better place using bitcoin and blockchain technology."
Maximillian Green
is a founder at Flexlab
also known as "Bioscience background and enthusiast, frustrated by reproducibility issues so started a company in "reproducibility equipment",very broad scientific knowledge (but not a lot of specific knowledge), I love eduction but the system is not working, start-up life is cool but I despise the "making money off startups" culture, love the process, competition is not an advantage, I thrive on limitations because I can work around them. "
Erik Dam
is a founder at NutriLeads
also known as "Since 2014 enjoying the adventurous journey of a start-up as co-founder and CBO of NutriLeads, a Health Ingredients company identifying and developing crop-derived food ingredients with a clinically proven positive impact on human health. Also active as a consultant focussing on bringing Nutrition & Life Sciences innovations to the market. Over 20 years marketing, strategy and general management experience in the Nutrition and Healthcare markets with Baxter and Danone. Happily married with Anja and blessed with two kids. Enjoy running, walking on the beach with the dog and quality time with family and friends."
Tobi Martetschlaeger
is a founder at ConnectWorks Inc.
also known as "Helping humans around the world to create more meaningful connections. Connecting people with opportunities, ideas and their business purpose. Currently based out of NYC, but called Berlin, Hong Kong and Sweden my home in the past. "
Sampsa Fabritius
is a founder at Kieku Labs Oy
also known as "Recently completed my transformational journey, resulting a new identity as rational utopist and transformative entrepreneur. New playground solves the burning internal conflict between idealism of enlightenment and rational engineering. So, technologist, consciousness practitioner, rational utopist, tech entrepreneur, father, husband, theater fan, game of go, philosopher - with slogan ’ventures for a better society’ - grounded on both human and economic sciences of transformations. Specialized in complex and messy projects throughout my career. "
Bart van Monsjou
is a founder at Scala Sports
also known as "Passionate about sports, music, trying new things and meeting new people. Former strategy consultant and professional tennis player. Now working hard to fix a problem in the sports industry that needs to be solved!"
Thomas van Beek
is a founder at ABOSS
also known as "Founder of ABOSS, helping creatives organise their backoffice and create space in their minds for creativity to flourish. Already doing this for some big names in the industry such as; Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix and many others."
Genna Elvin
is a founder at Tadaweb
also known as "A kiwi living in Europe for nearly 10 years. Co-Founder of Tadaweb, a tech company that is now 8 years old. Getting my feet wet in angel investing. On the board of three startups. Not yet 30. "
Alessandra Sollberger
is a founder at Evermore Health
also known as "Adventurer by nature, hustler by choice. Active in biotech, blockchain & extreme sports. Founder of Evermore Health, ex VC/PE, 6+ years of crypto investing. "
Yossi Vardi
is a investor at 4YFN [4 Years From Now]
also known as "Yossi is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor. He is one of Israel's first high-tech entrepreneurs. For over 47 years he has founded and helped to build over 85 high-tech companies in a variety of fields, among them software, energy, Internet, mobile, electro-optics and water technology."
Ralph van Hooijdonk
is a founder at Venuesuite.com
also known as "Co-founded companies with a focus on SaaS & Hospitality. Currently leading Venuesuite.com"
Alon Ben Joseph
is a founder at Mokum Tech
also known as "Never wanted to be anything but an entrepreneur and never been something else. Loves technology, fine mechanica (especially fine watches) and beauty given to us by nature (especially precious gems and metals)."
Gernot Schwendtner
is a founder at weGrow
also known as "Entrepreneur, growth-minded, skiing-aficionado - delivering structured growth to startups & scaleups when growing across European markets. Native Austrian, now in the Netherlands, with a strong pan-European network."
Mark van Rijmenam
is an original thinker at Datafloq
also known as "author of two books, international speaker on Blockchain, AI and Big Data, faculty member of the Blockchain Research Institute and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney. "
Jeroen Meinders
is a investor at e3
also known as "On the look out for carbon reduction impact and returns"
James Fennell Tempelhof
is an original thinker at Bitnation
also known as "worked for more than 30 years in war zones, providing humanitarian assistance during the genocide in Rwanda (for which I received a UK national award) and across Africa and Asia. "
Megan O'Rorke
is an original thinker at AI Collective
also known as "an entrepreneur living in San Francisco. Majored in Cognitive Science, which is a combination of neuroscience and programming. Has 10 yrs of experience applying her analytical and creative skills to make a positive difference in the world."
Jason Voogt
is an original thinker at Ferrero
also known as "loves to use the power of biology to lead the disruption of large, traditional industries. He's developed biomarkers to track metabolic disorders, commercialized biobased raw materials for personal care and rubber that replaced traditional petrochemical sources"
Mario Lebherz
is an original thinker at Atlantic Food Labs
also known as "Previously, co-founder at CarJump (now Free2Move, acquired by Peugeot) and CFO at morressier."
Ariane Bucquet Pousette
is an original thinker at Invest Stockholm
also known as "Working for the City of Stockholm with the techstartup ecosystem. Freckled. Can be funny. Love meeting intelligent curious people. "
Laura Olij
is an original thinker at Amstel Lab
also known as "a motivated and curious young woman. Her areas of interests are social responsibility and the cooperation between society and innovative private organizations. Her focus is on innovative business models and products that are able to contribute to social welfare. "
Milana Valmont
is an original thinker at KNOKS
also known as "Before joining the crypto space Milana worked in corporate finance in healthcare and industrial sectors in New York City. In crypto market she started out as an investor in projects which proved to be hugely successful."
Amal Mulaomerovic
is a investor at Rising Tide Fund
also known as "the person that spearheaded the firm's East Asian expansion from Seoul, South Korea. Previously helped building bridges between Silicon Valley and the Arab world."
Hadyn Parry
is a founder at BioPhero
also known as "has been in Life Sciences for the last 30 years, starting in Agritech with ICI/Zeneca/Syngenta and then in Health and Agritech startups from 2001."
Judith Dada
is a investor at La Famiglia VC
also known as "previously at Facebook, where she managed Amazon Europe's marketing and product activities as well as Facebook’s VC Initiative. She is currently writing a novel and is a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum where she furthers social causes in Europe."
Jorg Kop
is an original thinker at UtrechtInc
also known as "Helping startups Grow and Corporates innovate. Passionate to shape organisations and teams for acceleration to the next level. Active contibutor to the startup ecosystem. Founder, Mentor & Connector."
Brian Gharibaan
is an original thinker at The Hague Tech
also known as "Technology ecosystem evangelist & entrepreneur focused on Building the Future."
Mike Verkouter
is an original thinker at Novel-T
also known as "Eager developer/entrepreneur building the entrepreneurial network/system/startups at Novel-T/the University of Twente. Never satisfied with offered options, always looking for the extra + thereby wanting to achieve at minimum the maximum. "
Sanne Fokkema
is a founder at Button Right Amsterdam
also known as "started multiple ventures after quit a career as top tier consultant. Loves skiing, sailing, drinking wine and building things."
Ana Milicevic
is an original thinker at Sparrow Digital Holdings
also known as "Focused on the intersection of media, technology, data, and commerce. Helps companies grow, innovate, enter new markets, and operate more effectively."
Chris Howard
is an original thinker at The Rattle
also known as "having tried and failed at half a dozen 'traditional' careers - being a chef, a music producer, a 'professional cyclist' and even a spy. Co-founded and led the celebrated startup - Libboo - by creating the world's first crowd-sourced science novel."
Beirem Ben Barrah
is an original thinker at Neurofied
also known as "building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that helps proactive bright minds positively impact the world on a bigger scale. An avid reader, karate world championship medalist, practical philosopher, system thinker, and psychological entrepreneur."
Pol Fañanás Soriano
is a founder at Validated ID
also known as "Business graduate from the EUS group of the University of Barcelona (top 1%), undergraduate at the 1st Spanish Blockchain Postgraduate degree from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia."
Mark van der Wal
is an original thinker at TradeYourTrip
also known as "Long term vision combined with hands-on and result oriented drive. Passionate and positive dealmaker with creative and analytical skills. Loves sport, travel and music."
Michael Bruniaux
is a founder at SENCROP
also known as "Loves "tech / mix hardware-software / data / scaling" startups. Wants to help farmers to improve their margin/quality of life. "
Scott Nelson
is an original thinker at Sweetbridge
also known as "a futurist, blockchain innovator, economics strategist, entrepreneur and chef. Leading a company called "one of the three projects that could change the world" - by Don Tapscott."
Frederik Tibau
is an original thinker at Startups.be
also known as "the voice of the digital start-ups in Belgium."
Alejandro Esteve de Miguel Anglada
is a founder at Bigle Legal
also known as "passionate about artificial intelligence, blockchain and automation. Loves travelling and meeting other cultures. "
Iker Marcaide
is a founder at Zubi Labs
also known as "an serial entrepreneur (and sometimes angel investor) focused on impact. Based in Valencia."
Taryn Andersen
is a investor at THCAP Venture Capital
also known as "president of www.impulse4women.com. Experienced in investment banking & asset management."
Amit Pradhan
is an original thinker at Silicon Valley Blockchain Society
also known as " a creator, investor & speaker, who spends his time creating, evangelizing & investing in the future of responsible AI & Decentralization with a focus on technology, startups and systems that have a positive impact on the humans they serve. "
Azam Shaghaghi
is an original thinker at Shivom
also known as "Young Female Inventor of the year in 2005 by IFIA, winner of 2 silver & 2 bronze medals. Since 2007 she`s associated with crypto ICOs that `ve raised more than $250 million dollars."
Marelle van Beerschoten
is a founder at Digital Shapers
also known as "an entrepreneur for 8 years now, currently helping companies to enlarge a digital, data driven mindset at employees. Gains a lot of energy when helping people to recognise their strengths, and then enlarging them with the use of technology. "
Susan Oh
is an original thinker at Blockchain For Impact
also known as "a journalist since age 16, mostly in business, till profiling tech startups. Advises startups, mainly AI, on storytelling and community #development, to then fundraising. "
Paul Musters
is a founder at Fortify
also known as "With a passion for purpose-driven companies, he strives to build winning teams and create wonderful company cultures. Helps founders with promising startups and proven scaleups, to find the right talent, that fits perfectly to the company's values."
Isabelle Laurencin
is a investor at Plug and Play Netherlands
also known as "Passionate about green innovations and circular economy. Looking at sustainable startups for the textile industry."
Verena Victoria Scheffczyk
is an original thinker at Startup Grind Berlin
also known as "Passionate traveller, ballerina, thrilled about VC, startups and tech. Used to live in New York, Paris and Beijing."
Daniel Dümig
is an original thinker at ASICS Corporation
also known as "a German living in Barcelona. Believe that by using innovation to develop disrupting products and services we can make the world a better place."
Wouter Meeuwisse
is a founder at Media599
also known as "His strength is the combination between design & development. He love to create new stuff."
Pilar Rubio
is an original thinker at ThoughtWorks
also known as "8+ years of multidisciplinary expertise including research, UX, product and pricing strategy, service design, corporate innovation and media strategy – both in start-ups and enterprise environments"
Stewart Rogers
is an original thinker at VentureBeat
also known as "analyst, speaker, futurist, startup founder, and author."
Luca Placi
is a founder at Enuu
also known as "Highly passionated and comitted entrepreneur, focusing on creating and implementing solutions that help make this world a better place."
Bjarne Melbye
is a investor at Tomorrow Today AS
also known as "wanting to back the bold and brave entrepreneurs who think big and move fast."
Marite Aleksandra Silava
is an original thinker at Swedbank
also known as "Fintech community lead based in Riga where coordinates startup co-working space and accelerator program in collaboration with Startup Wise Guys."
Pekka Viilto
is a founder at Rundit
also known as "A people loving Finn."
Daniel Gebler
is an original thinker at Picnic
also known as "Previously, he was Director R&D of Fredhopper, responsible for the product and technology roadmap, and led engineering teams located in Amsterdam and Sofia. Daniel holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MBA."
Martin Janicki
is a investor at Cavalry Ventures
also known as "Ich bin ein Berliner. Loves basketball, modern art, snowboarding and dogs."
Tijl Hoefnagels
is a investor at Future Food Fund
also known as "Love sports and adventures. Passionate about food and agtech. "
Prabhath Sirisena
is a founder at Entracer
also known as "an interaction designer who co-founded a successful design and technology venture; a forest monk who lived a meditative life of simplicity and solitude; a creative director with a penchant for business and client management."
Niels Corver
is a founder at Whydonate
also known as "A big fan of combining social solutions with making profit and wrapping a business around that."
Therése Gedda
is a founder at 30minMBA
also known as "An international keynote speaker and talks about the Future of Work, business culture, workplace engagement, entrepreneurship, and mindset. "
Mariya Konstantinova
is a investor at AGRANA Group
also known as "Passionate about Food-Tech, Argi-Tech, Food Waste, Food Safety, Food Robotics, 3D Food Printing, IOT, blockchain, solving global food challenges and future of food-tech. Intrapreneur and Innovation Manager at a global food business (B2B, present on 6 continents) facilitating partnerships, investments and acquisitions of startups to leverage innovation. "
Avishai Trabelsi
is a founder at Quicargo
also known as "CPA with extensive experience and knowledge in logistics and the road freight transportation industry. Former CEO of family transport company."
Nina Jetter
is a investor at Project A
also known as "Business-background with some years in PE consulting, now following my passion for investments deep diving into digital health. "
Nicolas Lohr
is a founder at E-FARM.COM
also known as "Passionate about breaking up traditional trade forms using advanced data-driven and process-automated approaches."
Joao Cardoso
is a founder at Lovys
also known as "Former CEO of VisionX and TaCerto. 6+ years experience in invesment banking and private equity at Morgan Stanley and Forum Partners."
Gisele Ishema-Karekezi
is an original thinker at AngelHack
also known as "Passionate about culture change coupled with community development and building within startup ecosystems and emerging tech spaces. "
Rasmus Ekholm
is an original thinker at SLUSH
also known as "Curious and passionate about bringing people together. Every twenty-something needs a proper side-hustle, so he's running his own underground nightclub during the weekends."
Veronika Tasic Vusurovic
is an original thinker at Digital Serbia Initiative
also known as "Enthusiast about all things digital, business development, training and facilitation. Former management consultant, now dedicated to building ecosystems in Serbia and bringing corporates, startups and everyone else together."
Maaike van der Post
is an original thinker at Dataprovider.com
also known as "Community builder, Startup Weekend Facilitator during weekends, horse rider. And helping companies with their storie doing at 'De Dames van Doen'."
Jupe Arala
is a investor at Vendep Capital
also known as "A semi-restless entrepreneur-turned-investor looking to strengthen his ties with childhood country, investors and entrepreneurs. Addicted to games and competitions; any sport, board game or computer game will do. Usually victorious."
Matiss Neimanis
is an original thinker at Buildit Latvia Accelerator
also known as "A believer that innovation is not about earning more money, but about generating wealth for society in a responsible way. "
Wienke Giezeman
is an original thinker at The Things Network
also known as "A data network operating in more than 90 countries with a developer ecosystem of 45.000 members, aiming to cover the entire world with connectivity for sensors and actuators with an open network."
David Robert Anderson
is a founder at Industrial Marketplace Search
also known as "Working 20years in the industrial sealing industry using software to optimize and modernize businesses."
Scott Nelson
is a founder at Sweetbridge
also known as "A futurist, blockchain innovator, economics strategist, entrepreneur and chef. Spent his life at the union of three disciplines: technology, supply chains and finance."
Johann Romefort
is an original thinker at Techstars BSH Future Home Accelerator
also known as "Former Tech Evangelist at Stylight. Former co-founder and CTO of Seesmic (Acquired by Hootsuite in 2012)."
Véronique de Bruijn
is a founder at Photanol
also known as "On a mission to change the chemical industry from using fossil resources to CO2 as feedstock producing biodegradable plastics and more."
Giacomo Bastianelli
is a founder at Meiogenix
also known as "A bio-scientist by training, pragmatic innovator and fearless business creator."
Johan van Mil
is a investor at Peak Capital
also known as "Serial entrepreneur turned investor."
Yoann Loetscher
is a founder at Enuu
also known as "a Swiss entrepreneur in mobility field."
Karin Wehlin
is an original thinker at BoMill
also known as "Passionate about start-up companies with disruptive technology in order to challenge a conservative industry namely the grain business."
Diego Montes
is a investor at Key Capital Partners
also known as "Helping small companies improve their operations, implementing strategies, grow and create value. Contemplates on developing investment scene in Guatemala. "
Pascal M. Ontijd
is a founder at Soulpicks
also known as "Co-founded SnappCar. Love tennis, horseback riding, surfing, passionate creators and people who kick ass."
Rosan Sardjoemissier
is a founder at NOXU Music Group
also known as "22-year-old entrepreneur who is working in the music industry. Is running 5 different record labels which are all powered by the blockchain technology."
Eva Bandelj
is an original thinker at Startupbootcamp
also known as "Tech ecosystem builder. Passionate about helping startups grow, with a soft spot for new technologies, and women in tech."
Tim Houter
is a founder at Hardt Hyperloop
also known as "Owner of Europe’s first full scale hyperloop test facility. Aims to create a global hyperloop network creating a world where you can live, work and be with everyone and everything you care about. "
Jana Petkanic
is an original thinker at Blockchain Talks
also known as "Running monthly conferences about bitcoin/blockchain. A public speaker, blockchain and supply chains consultant & token economy explorer. "
Andrii Degeler
is an original thinker at Tech.eu
also known as "Tech journalist with Tech.eu. Covered startups and technology for The Next Web, Ars Technica, the Kyiv Post, and others. Always looking for stories."
Guillermo Gaspart
is a founder at BYHOURS
also known as "Born in a hotel. Fourth generation of Hotel Family business. More than 16 years of professional experience in the travel and hotel industry."
Gerrit Jurilj
is a investor at btov Partners
also known as "The guys in charge of many investments of btov's Private Investor Network. Very passionate about entrepreneurship, football, lame puns and chicken wings. "
Willem Guensberg
is a investor at Peakfijn
also known as "Helping founders establish a proficient 'digital' function as part of their own their own team. "
Antti Rantanen
is an original thinker at Avanto Ventures
also known as "Serial entrepreneur who loves when the holy trilogy of a growth company, investor and a corporate come together and create magic. "
Silja Thor
is a founder at Restoranto
also known as "Serial entrepreneur with a solid track in building new businesses. Globetrotter who traveled to over 56 countries & lived in 9. Passionate about social impact and wants to make the world a better place. "
Moojan Asghari
is an original thinker at Hacking House
also known as "A tech entrepreneur originally Iranian and based in Paris. Cofounded Women in AI, Silk Road Startup, the biggest international tech conference in Iran. "
Daniel Protz
is a founder at FlavorWiki
also known as "an American born entrepreneur living in Zurich."
Michael Lucassen
is a investor at TIIN Capital
also known as "Active and curious investor accustomed to as well corporate- as to entrepreneural thinking. Had his own fintech company and involved in several VC funds. Believer in teams with endurance. Participated in several marathons, next to startups, scale ups and larger companies. "
Frederik Taarnhøj
is a founder at FaunaPhotonics
also known as "Highly enjoying innovation, entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for those around him. "
Patrick Studener
is an original thinker at Bird
also known as "Austrian raised in the US and now lived in Amsterdam for five years. Helped build out Uber across Europe, Middle East and Africa and now am part of the executive team managing Bird. Also busy with angel investing and mentoring on the side."
Robbert van Os
is an original thinker at Audit à la Carte
also known as "Helps both entrepreneurs and investors to help grow and build product & technology value in software and hardware business."
Sharon Sciammas
is an original thinker at Lobster Ink
also known as "Startups & products builder in 8 different industries and on 3 continents within multiple business models (B2B, B2B2B, B2C, SaaS). Co-Founder, Data Engineer, Business and Personal Coach, Workshops Facilitator, Team Leader, Engineering Manager, Head of BI, Product Manager & Marketing."
Pieter Heersink
is a founder at Tictag
also known as "Creative spirit always looking for new challenges and thinking about mashing up trends and new technologies. Taking responsibilities, eagerness to learn and not afraid to fail. Proud dad & husband, former neighbour of world famous guitar player."
Daniel de Segovia Gross
is a founder at Hubrix
also known as "A magical creature of the urban forest: problems go in, solutions come out. His relationship to reality is "détente" (we sometimes agree to disagree). "
Joost Matthijssen
is a investor at Nutreco
also known as "Investor in AgTech and FoodTech start-ups. Tech enthusiast. Former strategy consultant."
Adnan Hassan
is an original thinker at Global Bank for Small States
also known as "A practical idealist. Worked in 50+ countries, as an investor, entrepreneur, advisor, and author. Involved in a "blockchain" 100 country small states bank; an advisory firm; a "mindful" venture; and non-profits. A father, sailor, private pilot, scuba diver, squash champion and for no clear reason would free draw the world map before he was 10 yrs. old."
Juha Ruohonen
is a investor at Superhero Capital
also known as "Passionate entrepreneurs lover and bad pitches hater."
Hussein Kanji
is a investor at Huxton Ventures
also known as "Early stage tech investor, partner at Hoxton Ventures."
Rasa Sadauskaite
is an original thinker at DJ Mag Insight
also known as "A freelancer as a music journalist. Launched her own music column in a fashion magazine. Joined DJ Mag as a booking/project manager where she oversees DJ Mag Insight. Also a singer-songwriter and producer at music project, Ellen Kytto."
John Acquaviva
is a investor at Plus Eight Equity Partners
also known as "A world-class DJ with over 35 years of experience and one of the largest networks in the electronic music community. Co-founded Beatport LLC acquired by NASDAQ-listed SFX Entertainment, Inc. Was also instrumental in bringing to market Final Scratch, a revolutionary technology for DJs."
Maximilian Moehring
is a founder at Keyp
also known as "Serial-entrepreneur, daddy, nerd, biohacker & Blockchain enthusiast."
Parneet Pal
is an original thinker at Wisdom Labs
also known as "Founder, speaker and podcaster, she loves curating and creating content that connects the dots and science between personal, social and planetary wellbeing. She strongly believes we can create a compassionate society where health is the default. "
Heidi Stamer
is an original thinker at OMR
also known as "Silicon Valley veteran who moved to Germany 2 years ago. Worked on the Gore campaign, to Davos, McKinsey, Allen & Co, growth venture, and start-ups. Now building a next generation media business."
Xenofon John Kontouris
is a founder at PoWx Foundation
also known as "A huge proponent of cryptocurrencies. Founded Aeroship, a peer-to-peer on board courier service based in NYC, before switching industries and working on ICO marketing in Europe and Asia. Interested in anything related to crypto mining and decentralisation of institutional power."
Andrea Rosen
is an original thinker at CUBE
also known as "Global development strategist based in Berlin. Helping corporates with their innovation strategy and collaborations with the top global industry 4.0 startups. Launched global markets for several startups in Tel Aviv. Advisor to the European Commission."
Raph Crouan
is an original thinker at DisruptVenture
also known as " A music & photo lover, tech pro, startup enthusiast, occasional investor & overall connector who likes to help people out with their dreams."
Manuel Koelman
is an original thinker at pirate.global
also known as "Experienced the entrepreneurial rollercoaster first-hand. Actively pushing #PurposefulDisruption and creating #MeaningfulConnections with PIRATE.global. Also invest as an angel investor in the machine intelligence space."
Mike Reiner
is a investor at OpenOcean
also known as "Co-founded City AI and World Summit AI. Co-founded & managed the B2B Accelerator Startup Wise Guys. Founded CCC Startups and Startup AddVenture, a global entrepreneurship network reaching thousands of entrepreneurs. "
Fabian Tausch
is an original thinker at Meucci Media
also known as "A 21 year-old podcast host who is interviewing world leaders to scale their knowledge and make it accessible. Running the most successful podcast for young entrepreneurs in Germany."
Mareike Popp
is an original thinker at Startup Grind Berlin
also known as "Thrilled about life and an avid traveller, used to live & work in London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Frankfurt and New York. An insatiable appetite for learning about the VC, tech & startup scene in Europe and Asia. "
Nick de Bruijn
is a founder at Lifely
also known as "Buying and selling pokemon card trough Ebay at the age of 12. While doing so learned how to code websites and forums to monetise them through adds. Traveled to over 60 countries at age 20. For the past 6 years, running a digital concept & business studio."
Mikel Palokaj
is a founder at AcaBoo
also known as "Used to go through life as an unguided projectile, but over the past few years managed to implement discipline and cut on the impulsive behaviour. Don't like to do things the usual way and enjoy helping people. I love crazy sports."
Ayelet Noff
is an original thinker at Blonde 2.0
also known as "Founder & CEO of award-winning global PR Firm Blonde 2.0. Contributed to the PR of 4 out of the 7 biggest ICOs of 2017. Loves to travel and drink coffee. "
Kristine Kornilova
is an original thinker at TechChill
also known as "Baltic startup ecosystem builder, influencer and representative. Working as CEO of TechChill, which is non-profit NGO creating opportunities for startups to grow. "
Rishi Patel
is a investor at Plus Eight Equity Partners
also known as "Ex-investment banker on Wall Street, executed over $11 billion worth of M&As and financing transactions. Turned VC investing in groundbreaking music technology companies."
Rado Raykov
is a founder at Consent IO
also known as "Consulted two prime ministers and both major parties in Bulgaria on intersection of policy & digital. Organized grassroot movements for digital rights. Passionate about tech induced cultural change."
Stephanie Hospital
is a investor at OneRagtime
also known as "Founder and CEO of OneRagtime. Former Executive VP of Orange Digital. Ski bum and hotel owner in Chamonix."
Quintin Schevernels
is a investor at Funda
also known as "Angel investor with expertise in marketplaces, SaaS, HRtech and media/marketing. CEO of Funda. On the side father, writer, runner, foodie & surfer."
Kate Twomey
is an original thinker at Turner International, Digital Ventures & Innovation
also known as "Driving customer-centric innovation, with the objective of identifying, developing and investing in new digital ventures and emerging media."
Teodor Bjerrang
is a investor at SNÖ Ventures
also known as "Growing up with 8bit computers and floppy disks in the 80s, being part of the Internet revolution in Norway in the 90s, now turned VC."
Tanja Kufner
is a investor at MHP – A Porsche Company
also known as "Building various startup, scale-up and investment programs for our 300+ customers."
Toni Lane Casserly
is an original thinker at Cultu.re
also known as "an empath, investor, artist, advisory board member, transformational evangelist and founder who has been affectionately entitled “The Joan of Arc of Blockchain” by her peers and various publications."