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Summary of our breakout session "Discover the Power of Strategy in Your Company’s Growth Phases" at the nlgroeit Changemakers Year Event

In this case study we’re showcasing how an experienced COO can bring structure and efficiency to a growing start-up, getting them ready for growth!

How can founders best manage the diverse and plentiful advice they receive? Read on for tips and advice from experienced founders!

Our latest case study showcases how an experienced fractional CCO, with great knowledge in the relevant industry, can help a startup establish themselves in the energy transition market.

Trusting a fractional leader with a radical approach can be daunting - in this case study we're showcasing how it worked out for this software development company.

In this case study, we showcase how an experienced strategic advisor can help you secure the necessary funding when you already think you have to file for insolvency and even heal your cap table in parallel.

We're thrilled to announce that we have recently joined Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk as a Community Partner 🤝! Our masters and experts will be at the SBIC campus regularly, offering support on various topics through office hours.

In this case study we’re showcasing how an experienced COO can bring structure and efficiency to a growing start-up, getting them ready for growth!

The KPMG Dutch Tech Innovator competition is back! 🌟 Are you an innovative startup with a promising product and international ambitions? This might be for you! 👀

In this case study we’re showcasing how an experienced fractional CMO can drive growth and perceived value for a fast-growing company through a comprehensive and cohesive brand and marketing strategy.

Startupbootcamp's program aims to accelerate businesses to realise their global ambitions. Our masters were honored to support the program and the ventures!

Our co-founder Duke shares his insights on challenges that arise when transitioning from startup to scaleup, and tips on dealing with them.

An insightful case study from Stephen Grossman, one of our Masters, and his 12-month work as a fractional executive with a fast growing startup.

Outlook for companies that need to raise capital in 2024 isn’t very friendly - maybe companies should look more at raising from strategic investors?

Ready to future-proof your organization with strategic leadership? Learn more about our new offering, fractional leaders!

What kind of support do entrepreneurs truly need, and from whom? Coaches, experts, mentors, advisors... or other entrepreneurs?

How did 2023 look like for startups and VCs, and what can we expect in 2024? Insightful data from PitchBook's 2023 European Venture report.

We are a proud partner of Code-V Vrouwelijk Ondernemerschap, signed by 65+ partners who are committed to stimulating female entrepreneurship in The Netherlands.

The 2023 State of European Tech report brings a comprehensive data-driven analysis of the European tech ecosystem. Here are the highlights.

Comprehensive report by McKinsey on how to unleash Europe's entrepreneurial potential.

Fundraising stages are not just about the capital. They’re about risk. Understanding these risks will help you thrive.

How much equity should startup board members receive? Check out this insightful article from Markus Wagner to learn more

A SAFE note is a founder friendly investment instrument originally coming from the US and being used more frequently in Europe nowadays.

There is a major domino effect happening that resulted in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and it's impact on the startup ecosystem is far from over.

Our founding partner Tessa de Flines was interviewed by Leapfunder for their "Startup Changemaker" series. Learn how she is personally trying to make an impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our Master Brad Furber shares why the fundraising landscape will continue to be extremely challenging for the balance of 2023.

We share an overview of research recently published on the startup and scaleup ecosystem and fundraising in 2022.

Connect with VCs, business angels, startups, scaleups and regional multipliers in Leiden over drinks and dinner on 23 March.

We share a summary of Yannick Oswald's article of what happened in the tech funding landscape this past year and what he predicts will happen moving forward.

A study from McKinsey showed that Dutch start-ups perform worse at scaling than leading countries globally.

We share a summary of the Q3 funding landscape in The Netherlands, Europe and the US. Worrying decline or a return to normal?

Connect with VCs, business angels, startups, scaleups and regional multipliers in the Delft, The Hague and Rotterdam area over drinks and dinner

We share our views on fundraising in the current unfavorable economic climate. The good news? It's not all doom and gloom!

It was an honor for us to be a partner for the KPMG Tech Innovator competition with our co-founder Duke Urbanik in the jury.

Hidde Hoogcarspel shares what he believes are the key success factors for scaling successfully.

Our co-founder Dieuwke Hoogland shared her experience and perspective on multidisciplinary teams during Younite

When you are a startup founder, you are a jack of all trades and wear many hats. But if you want to scale, you need to realize when and which hats to give away.

Never before has so much money flowed to German startups as in the past year. The total value of all VC investments in young German companies has more than tripled.

How aware are you of your blind spots? Do you try to do everything yourself or do you realise where you could use help and seek it out?

We are looking for Ambassadors from all over the world to join us. Contact us if you are interested!

Look at what people do, not what they say. Behavioural research is a powerful way to shed light on everyday consumer motivations and frustrations.

It’s often said that the most successful entrepreneurs are visionaries. Was Steven Jobs a visionary? Or an astute observer?

We are building a passionate group of Masters, highly skilled entrepreneurs and experts. And that itself is not unique. What differentiates us is our passion for entrepreneurship.

Improve your chances of success by taking the time to read about successes and failures of others, and the best practices that have bubbled up from these over the last decades.

Scale-ups have the opportunity to build their IT infrastructure from scratch, including their cloud provider

90% of businesses fail because they couldn’t get anyone to buy their product. These and other major hurdles in preparing for a breakthrough come back to one central theme: Customer Insight.  

Key takeaways and insights from our virtual roundtable entitled “Navigating this Crisis Together".

How can you weather out this “perfect storm” and survive as an entrepreneur?

Is entrepreneurship intrinsic in the individual (nature) or is it learned (nurtured). Or said differently; are entrepreneurs born or are they made?