As Innovation Manager, I am a strategic advisor for the VU-wide innovation program and responsible for the strategic positioning of (emerging) technologies, ICT, and trends in education, research, and business operations.

The Kairos Society started with a vision: what if the leaders of today were friends 30 years ago, working together to solve our world's grandest challenges?Founded in 2008, the Kairos Society unites the next generation of entrepreneurs with today's leading innovators to address high-impact market opportunities. We are committed to advancing the world through innovation in areas such as education, healthcare, and clean energy - we believe that these global challenges are entrepreneurs' greatest opportunities.

CISIS is a boutique consultancy specialized in ICT-driven change management and a product supplier of various non-profit-focused ICT products.

CISIS is a boutique consultancy specialized in ICT-driven change management and a product supplier of various non-profit-focused ICT products.

Insulisten® was developing an attachment that adds smart functions to the insulin pen which increases diabetics’ patient compliance, improves the diabetics’ level of independence, and reduces additional medical expenses.Insulisten® in a simple manner integrates the affordability of insulin pens with the ‘smart functions’ of expensive insulin pumps.Achievements of Insulisten®:- The creation of a qualitatively working medical hardware prototype; - A sophisticated advisory board with market leaders, doctors, and patients; - Successfully closed investment deals;- Close collaboration with different international partners and stakeholders.I was responsible for:- Innovation management;- Business development;- Product development; - Stakeholder management;- Team development.

Fetch was a cooperative consultancy initiated and run by students with the goal to share knowledge and money gained from entrepreneurial projects and consultancy work. The money earned was reinvested in personal development and ‘learning journeys’ to Spain, Finland, San Fransisco, China, and India.Achievements of Fetch: - Successful deliveries of international consultancy projects;- Successfully organized local and international innovation events; - Various entrepreneurial spin-offs.I was responsible for:- Project management;- Innovation management consultancy;- Process Improvement consultancy;- Brand management consultancy.