It's my nature to translate complex information into language that can be understood by any audience. I have a broad experience in communicating about Europe, and about science and technology, both for non-specialist audiences. I understand and influence innovation policy with a regional, national and international perspective. And I'm strong in spotting new technologies and translating the opportunities into projects, identifying international cooperation partners. Currently I'm a strategist at the Amsterdam Economic Board working to make the Amsterdam Metropolitan region greener, smarter, healthier and more inclusive by public-private cooperation. Next to that I blog on the Europeanologist.eu where I explain Europe. Keywords: science, technology, innovation, societal challenges, regional development, urban development, metropolitan challenges, (regional) innovation ecosystems, mission-based innovation, clusters, innovation ecosystems, international, science communication & popularisation, technology trendwatching, innovation & corporate identity, international cooperation (especially European and French-Dutch), ICT and grand societal challenges, renewable energies, smart cities, European research projects, European Framework Programmes, European funding, Horizon 2020, diplomacy, public affairs, international affairs