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Hi there, I'm Erik, happy to take a moment to introduce myself. You can find a selection of things I've done in my (semi-)professional life below. But more importantly I like to share what I enjoy doing.After working in sustainability consulting, startups and web development, I decided to canoe in the Amazon. This kind of worked out and it became quite a longer journey and adventure then planned. Jungle areas, plants and ecosystems grasped my attention as well as how our relation is to nature.Health of our natural environments, traditional ways and our personal health always interested me, but it became much more after traveling and living in permaculture communities.This led me to a new project: Pure Kakaw sparked from the fascination of how cacao was used traditionally and the benefits it has for our body & mind. Nature is an incredible source for learning, to increase our potential and live healthily.It is a true joy to work directly with farmers in different places in Central & South America. To source a fair and healthy product, and to support agroforestry farming and planting more trees.Some other fields of interest:- Meditation- Permaculture- Mycology- Cacao- Regenerative Agroforestry
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FounderPure Kakaw Jan 2018 - PresentAmsterdam Area, NetherlandsOur fascination with cacao started with the effect that it has on our body and mind. Even more when we learned how it can support us in a healthy, happy and productive lifestyle. For example how it increases focus and creative flow.Our effort goes to:- Bring back traditional cacao drinks to daily life.- Support agroforestry farming, ecology and biodiversity.- Create transparency and fairness in the supply chain.- Bridge spirituality and science for healthy living. -
Exploring Central And South AmericaTraveling Jan 2017 - May 2018Central/South AmericaTravels through Central/South America:- learning about nature and native cultures- exploring permaculture communities- studying cacao
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General ManagementCasa Gregorio Sep 2017 - Oct 2017San Martin De Amacayacu, ColombiaWith the owners abroad I was asked to manage the lodge with staff, guides, tours, logistics, planning, accounting, etc. San Martin de Amacayacu is an indigenous community in the Colombian Amazon. Casa Gregorio plays a key role in community development and rights to ancestral land.
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SpaceholderInanitah May 2017 - Aug 2017Ometepe, NicaraguaInanitah is a permaculture community on the Ometepe island. Learning and living with nature.I enjoyed having a key role and was responsible for coordinating the volunteer work and the money flows.
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Project Manager / Business DevelopmentNxte May 2015 - Dec 2016Amsterdam, NetherlandsNXTE is a software development company based in Amsterdam and Kiev. Examples of projects are web apps, webshops, online campaigns, dashboards, data analysis/visualization, intranets and corporate websites.Some of my responsibilities:- Product owner to represent the client internally.- Managing the development team (project based).- Scrum master for management/strategy processes.- New projects / account management. -
IjskundigeCirque Gastronomique 2014 - 2016Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsCirque Gastronomique is een creatief culinair collectief. Voor festivals, bedrijfsevenementen en kinderfeestjes maken we unieke shows waarin smaak en beleving centraal staan.Gastronomische shows | Zelfgemaakt ijs bereidt met vloeibaar stikstof | Smaakexperimenten | Tongstrelende avonturenhttp://www.cirquegastronomique.nl/
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AssociateExcept - Integrated Sustainability Oct 2012 - Jul 2015Rotterdam Area, NetherlandsExcept Integrated Sustainability is an interdisciplinary collective of entrepreneurs working on the foundations of a sustainable society. My role mainly includes:- Start-up projects, ICT, investment, business development- Consultantcy- PR / social media / newsletters- Events -
SymotoClimate-Kic Accelerator Apr 2014 - Jul 2014This incubation program has though me a lot about setting up a business, finding a product-market fit and validating your market. It was a great experience with the team. "The Climate-KIC Accelerator is the only EU business acceleration programme focused on cleantech commercialisation. With fast track entrepreneurship education, top-notch tools & techniques and intensive coaching, we have set up the world’s first real-life business school for cleantech… Show more This incubation program has though me a lot about setting up a business, finding a product-market fit and validating your market. It was a great experience with the team. "The Climate-KIC Accelerator is the only EU business acceleration programme focused on cleantech commercialisation. With fast track entrepreneurship education, top-notch tools & techniques and intensive coaching, we have set up the world’s first real-life business school for cleantech entrepreneurs."http://www.climate-kic.org/start-ups/symoto/ Show less
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Cleantech Policy And Start-Up NetworkClimate-Kic May 2012 - Oct 2012Climate-KIC is one of three Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) created in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). It is Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on climate change. I mapped Europe’s cleantech policy and investment climate, and compared countries. Also I expanded the start-up network and supported masterclasses. -
Co-FounderInnc Jan 2011 - Jun 2012Utrecht Area, NetherlandsFreelance collective with Pepijn Veling and Joeri Rodenburg, focussing on innovation, sustainability, and cross-media projects.
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InitiatorI Like Innovation 2008 - 2012Utrecht Area, NetherlandsILikeInnovation.nl is an online blog for brief and colorful stories about innovation theories, practical examples and tools. Initiated with Pepijn Veling and Joeri Rodenburg to develop our communication skills and apply our study. Our university professor made it part of the curriculum for a master course to write a concise blog. We reviewed these blogs and supported the study groups in getting a message across to a wide audience.
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Research InternEconomic Development Board Rotterdam Feb 2011 - Oct 2011Rotterdam Area, NetherlandsThe EDBR directly advices the Municipal Executive on the city's economic development. I researched functional economical area’s, and mapped the Rotterdam-Antwerp region, with a focus on competitive economic development. I supported the organization and events, and experienced working in a highly professional environment.
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TeacherStudentdocent 2010 - 2011Utrecht Area, NetherlandsDeveloping course material for Greek and Roman Mythology. Teaching 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year high school students and supervise projects (3 month course). -
Junior ResearcherLectoraat Innovatie Nov 2009 - Nov 2010The Lectoraat Innovatie Publieke Sector, Hogeschool Arnhem-Nijmegen is a research group headed by Frans Nauta. My role is mapping regions on their innovative performance (regional innovation systems), and investigate how to improve their competitive advantage. Projects involved researching science parks, sustainable energy, knowledge valorization, and innovative sport clusters.Also I organized a one week business trip to Finland to investigate best practices and set up meetings with… Show more The Lectoraat Innovatie Publieke Sector, Hogeschool Arnhem-Nijmegen is a research group headed by Frans Nauta. My role is mapping regions on their innovative performance (regional innovation systems), and investigate how to improve their competitive advantage. Projects involved researching science parks, sustainable energy, knowledge valorization, and innovative sport clusters.Also I organized a one week business trip to Finland to investigate best practices and set up meetings with businesses, universities, and government. Show less
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Job CoachMise En Place 2005 - 2008Utrecht Area, NetherlandsMise en place is a catering agency where I coached and evaluated employees during the job, and facilitated 2-day training sessions. -
Committee MemberStudent Business Club Sep 2006 - Jun 2007Utrecht Area, NetherlandsOrganize events to connect students interested in entrepreneurship with companies, professors and business accelerators.
Erik Westerduin Skills
Erik Westerduin Education Details
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Science And Innovation Management -
Natuurwetenschap & Innovatiemanagement
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Business Studies, Geography -
Haags Montessori LyceumNatuur & Techniek | Science & Engeneering
Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Westerduin
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Erik Westerduin works for Pure Kakaw
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What schools did Erik Westerduin attend?
Erik Westerduin attended Universiteit Utrecht, Universiteit Utrecht, Roskilde University, Haags Montessori Lyceum.
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Erik Westerduin has skills like Teaching, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Energy Efficiency, Research, Social Media, Science, Coaching, Public Speaking, Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation Management, Dutch.
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