Last year the first Dutch Podcast Summit for entrepreneurs took place. The initiating force is entrepreneur Mirjam Hegger. Her aim is to inform (potential) podcast makers and let them discover the opportunities that the medium of podcasting offers. The first edition of the event attracted speakers like Zarayda Groenhart, Angelique Houtveen (3FM), and international keynote…
For several years, the Blockchain Innovation Conference has been the largest event in the field of blockchain in Europe. Furthermore, the last event was held at the KPMG headquarters in Amstelveen. The conference lasted all day so started with a Blockchain for Dummies course. In addition, the entire event could be followed via a live stream…
First vertical farm in the Netherlands, founded by John Apesos and biochemical engineer Jens Ruijg. GROWx is a start-up that focuses on setting up and building vertical farms for cities. They use this to supply chefs and distributors with fresh salads and (sprouting) vegetables on request. The technology makes it possible to meet the demand…
Over the past two years, a nationwide network of local bakers has been created. From 19 March 2018 they will deliver the pies that are offered via Toptaarten.nl. It is the new concept of entrepreneur Edwin van Arkel, the founder of Topbloemen.nl. He devised the business model that became the market leader in the field…
Boodschapjes.com is an online platform where consumers are brought into contact with local retailers. Via the platform, consumers can order groceries online, which are delivered by the shopkeeper. Retailers are in control and can set delivery costs, delivery times, delivery areas and minimum order amounts. During the corona crisis, the platform can be used free…
80% of companies where it is impossible to work from home do not have a good solution for communicating effectively and consistently with their staff. Many companies in these sectors work with private email or Whatsapp, which is actually undesirable, according to market leader Quinyx. The company will make its workforce management app available to…
The Next Women’s mission is to establish exposure, valuable knowledge and connections for female entrepreneurs. For start-ups with a female (co-)founder, this year they set up the seventh edition of the international Female Founders Force Program. Previously, the national winner was announced in Tel Aviv, Tunis, Lisbon and Buenos Aires. Furthermore, winners will have access to…
GiantLeaps wants to make accountability for the environmental impact of food the norm in the hospitality and events sector. Laura Heerema is the founder of food start-up GiantLeaps. She says: “Our goal is to have 100 company restaurants measuring and addressing their climate impact by 2020. Earlier, Heerema won the PwC Social Impact Lab 2018…
In Teuge this year, The Meeting Factory will be printed, a building of one hundred square metres. Research has shown that this is the first building in Europe to be 3D printed on a commercial assignment and on location. The challenges lie in both the construction method, the design, organisational, legal matters and the risks…