
Startup Pass-port
Startup Pass-port is a podcast series by Frontwalker that features stories and insights from ecosystem partners in leading startup communities. Each episode offers perspectives and expert advice from people working within these startup ecosystems. The show aims to deepen understanding of the startup landscape and the partners who support it.
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Beyond the pitch with LUMO Labs: The big, hairy, audacious goal investors buy into
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 32 – Meron Mekonnen, Investment Associate at LUMO Labs. Meron Mekonnen discusses what investors look for in a short startup pitch, highlighting the importance of starting with a personal story or connection, clearly presenting the problem and solution, and showing the "magic" that gives a venture its competitive advantage. She al

Rotterdam Square connects clinicians and researchers with entrepreneurs
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 31 – Sharon Mullen, Senior Account Manager at Rotterdam Square. Sharon Mullen discusses Rotterdam Square's role in positioning Rotterdam as a location for health and tech and in connecting the healthcare ecosystem with businesses and entrepreneurs. She explains how the organisation works with scientists, researchers, and clinicia

V.O. Patents & Trademarks supports startups with patents and IP strategy
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 30 - Tamara Elmore, Patent Attorney at V.O. Patents & Trademarks. Tamara Elmore discusses the role of patents and intellectual property for entrepreneurs, and why the important question is not always when to file, but when to speak to a patent attorney. She explains that entrepreneurs can start with a conversation without immedia

Why Achmea looks beyond the idea when choosing founders
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 29 – Iselde van Beurden, Talent Lead at Achmea Impact Ventures. Iselde shares how Achmea moved from an internal ideas factory to a fully fledged startup studio. Instead of focusing only on innovations connected to Achmea's core products, the studio builds independent startups where Achmea can add value and where there is societal

BlueCity: From swimming pool to innovation hub
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 28 – William Vuijik, Venture Lead at BlueCity. William Vuijik, Venture Lead at BlueCity, discusses how BlueCity is a hub for circular innovations in Rotterdam, with around 60 impact entrepreneurs working on technologies including solar technology, solar panels and new building materials with mycelium. He explains his role in ma

Rabobank funds startups before they have any revenue
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 27 – Robin Hempel, Start and Scale Up Banker at Rabobank. Robin Hempel discusses how startups can combine different forms of funding, including equity and bank financing. He explains that while startups may initially turn to equity, bank financing can become an option once there is a proven market or customers in place. He also i

A scale-up here is a startup there
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 26 – Bernadeta Karpavičiūtė, Scale Up Lead at Up! Rotterdam. Bernadeta Karpavičiūtė, Scale Up Lead, at Up! Rotterdam, discusses Upstream's separation from Up!Rotterdam and why the festival needed "the freedom that independence brings" to serve its target audience of founders and continue evolving. She explains how being part of th

Qonto builds all-in-one financial software for startups
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 25 – Remco Molendijk, Account Executive at Qonto. Remco Molendijk, Account Executive at Qonto, explains why starting entrepreneurs are where the French fintech makes "most impact." Invoices, a bank account, debit and credit cards all land on a founder in the first months of a company, and Qonto puts them in one place so there's "

Fastned builds fast charging stations across Europe
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 24 – Bart Lubbers, Co-founder of Fastned. Bart Lubbers, Co-founder of Fastned, describes building a European network of fast-charging stations in years when, as he puts it, there were hardly any customers. He explains how Fastned handled the "chicken and egg problem" - "no chargers, no cars, no cars, no chargers" - by winning lon

Individual AI To Team AI: How emaho Helps People Work Better Together
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 23 – Paul Musters, Founder of Emaho. Paul Musters, Founder of Emaho, discusses how the company helps people and teams work better with AI by combining personality profiles, AI usage and personalised AI agents. He explains why becoming more effective with AI is not only about individual productivity, but also about understanding y
Generic advice to gut data: Inside MicroHealth
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 22 – Arezoo Shajiei, Founder of MicroHealth. Arezoo Shajiei, Founder of MicroHealth, discusses how the company is developing an AI-powered preventive health platform that combines microbiome functionality with lifestyle information to provide personalised guidance on diet, sleep, stress, exercise and supplementation. She explains

Scaling culture and leadership :The story of My Jewelry
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 21 – Vilmar Bliekendaal, Co-founder of My Jewelry. Vilmar Bliekendaal, Co-founder of My Jewelry, discusses how the company entered the traditional jewelry industry through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and benefited from the rapid growth of the online market. He reflects on how the business adapted as e-commerce became more compe

The Port of Rotterdam's startup advantage
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 20 – Jouke Goslinga, Program Manager at the Port of Rotterdam. Jouke Goslinga, Program Manager at the Port of Rotterdam, discusses how the Rotterdam Makers District, formed by RDM and M4H, is creating an environment where young talent and startups can develop solutions for a more sustainable port. He explains how the district pro

Some health problems are harder to discuss
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 19 – Jaap de Bruin, Founders Associate at Mila Health. Jaap de Bruin, Founder Associate at Mila Health, discusses how digital healthcare can work alongside the existing GP system, offering a complete service from medical intake and doctor consultation to prescription and delivery, supported by 24/7 customer care. He explains ho
87% of rubber waste is wasted
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 18 – Ieva Palubeckaite, Founder and CEO of Akin Solutions. Ieva Palubeckaite, Founder and CEO of Akin Solutions, discusses how the company is tackling rubber waste, with around 87% of rubber waste currently wasted and tires making up around 70% of that waste. She explains how Akin is developing enzymatic technology to break shred
Purpose matters more than hustle
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 17 – Adriaan Jacob Brouwer, EY. Adriaan Brouwer, who leads EY Innovation in the Netherlands, discusses his role in connecting startups and scale-ups with the expertise and capabilities of a large services firm like EY. Drawing from his own experience as a founder, he explains how EY can support growing companies with its scale, e
A plastic alternative made from bacteria
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 16 – Pim Jansen, Chief Operating Officer of Plastilose. Pim Jansen, Chief Operating Officer of Plastilose, discusses how the company is developing an alternative to the single-use plastic cups used in hospitals and nursing institutions. Made from bacterial cellulose, the cups are designed to replace the plastic versions current
Nine years until she starts her own company
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 15 – Liesje Goldschmidt, Erasmus Enterprise. Liesje returns for her third appearance to talk about what she sees working across the startups and scale-ups Erasmus Enterprise supports. Over five years the team has guided 1,245 teams. Roughly 500 of those startups are still operating, and 30% have stayed in the region. She's direct
Hidden vessel data holds real value!
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 14 – Efil Bengisu Saygı, CEO and Co-founder of Gelectric. Efil says she was born around vessels - her father has run a traditional maritime maintenance company in Turkey for over 40 years, and she trained as an electrical engineer to work alongside it. She founded Gelectric in 2022 to fix a problem she had watched vessel owners
You have to fall in love with the founders
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 13 – Sjoerd van Berkel, Co-founder and Operator of Dutch Operator Fund. From building his own companies to becoming an angel investor, Sjoerd shares the experiences that shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and investing. In this episode, he explains why the team is always his number one investment criterion, why founders need
Residual wood can clean polluted water
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 12 – Guido Brugman, Founder of Hydrogenium. Driven by the growing challenge of PFAS contamination in his hometown of Dordrecht, Guido founded Hydrogenium to develop a sustainable solution for removing harmful pollutants from waterways. In this episode, he shares how the company transforms residual wood streams into a bio-based f

Social capital is a massively underestimated asset
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 11 – Alexander Broekman, CEO of Superconnectors. As the CEO of Superconnectors, Alexander shares how meaningful connections can create opportunities that go far beyond financial investment. In this episode, he explains how Superconnectors helps founders identify their most critical challenge and connects them with people who have

Using light to activate cancer treatment
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 10 – Sebas Pronk, CEO and Co-founder of Lumox. A biomedical scientist turned entrepreneur, Sebas is on a mission to transform cancer treatment through precision medicine. In this episode, he shares how Lumox is developing a light-activated therapy designed to target tumors more precisely, reducing damage to healthy cells while imp

Quality creates better connections
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 09 – Robin Hoogstraten, Co-founder of Upstream Festival. As the co-founder of Upstream Festival and an ecosystem builder, Robin shares how thriving startup ecosystems are created through collaboration, founder-first thinking, and meaningful connections. In this episode, he reflects on Upstream's journey to becoming an independent
Finding the right problem for new technology
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 08 – Maarten Tobias, Co-founder and CEO of Luxene. A serial entrepreneur with three startups and multiple successful exits, Maarten is now focused on transforming road safety through innovative road-marking technology. In this episode, he shares how Luxene identified a critical visibility challenge on roads during adverse weather
Building entrepreneurs before building startups
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 06 – Joris Meijaard, Academic Director of the MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship Programme at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). With two decades of experience in entrepreneurship education and as a founder himself, Joris has dedicated his career to helping the next generation of founders turn ideas into successful ventures. In thi
Doing good should be rewarded
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 06 – Stef Traa, Co-founder of Droppie. Since recording, Droppie has won the Climate & Energy category at the NL Startup Competition at Upstream Festival - a signal that making recycling easy, fun and rewarding is a mission people are backing. Congratulations to Stef and the Droppie team. Driven by a personal frustration with waste

The best startups begin with frustration
Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 05 – Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch. A serial entrepreneur with seven startups under his belt, Thomas believes the best businesses don't start with brilliant ideas—they start with real frustrations. From reinventing cat litter boxes to transforming business banking, every venture he's built has been driven by solving problems pe

Innovation Starts With Customer Problems
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 04 – Lutger Rutten, Co-founder of Sixth Sense Diagnostics, a Port & Maritime finalists at the NL Startup Competition 2026. What started as a student challenge has evolved into a science-driven startup developing rapid diagnostic technology that makes laboratory testing faster, simpler, and accessible anywhere. By transforming comp
Nobody scales alone!
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 03 - Lars Crama, CEO of InnovationQuarter and the founding father of Upstream Festival. After building and scaling businesses himself, Lars shifted his focus to helping entrepreneurs succeed by creating stronger connections between founders, investors, universities, corporates, and public partners. His work has played a key role i

Predicting the #1 cause of maternal death
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 02 - Amy Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of Decipher Woman. Amy's journey into entrepreneurship began with a personal health crisis. After surviving sepsis and developing autoimmune diseases, she turned her background in neuroscience into a mission to transform women's healthcare. Today, she's building Decipher Woman, a FemTech start
Selling the Dream!
Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker opens with Episode 01 - Barbara Barend, journalist and Co-Founder of Hera United, the first professional women's football club in the Netherlands. Barbara didn't wait for the club to exist before building it. She raised funding for a dream - no license, no team, just a brand, a manifesto, and the conviction that women's football is an untapped market, n

Lessons from 15 Years in Tech PR: A Founder's Journey: Eric Dragt: En Serio
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 33 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Eric Dragt, Founder of En Serio. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders who ar

Curiosity, Resilience, Impact: Startup Lessons from Anoesjka Imambaks: Anoesjka Imambaks
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 32 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Entrepreneur, Anoesjka Imambaks. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders who ar

Grit, Urgency, Execution: The Mindset Behind Successful Startups: Raman Ramalingam: talentX
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 31 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Raman Ramalingam, Startup Operator and CEO of talentX. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most in

Turning CO₂ Into Impact: The Startup Fighting Climate Change: Man Yong Toh: AeroBorn
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 30 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Man Yong Toh, CEO of AeroBorn. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders who are

Building Startups Without Losing Yourself: Wouter de Bruijne: ParkBee and RSLNC Inc
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 29 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Wouter de Bruijne, Former CCO of ParkBee and Founder of RSLNC Inc. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of

Powerchainger: Rewiring Energy for a Better World: Yang Soo Kloosterhof
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 28 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Yang Soo Kloosterhof, Founder and CEO of Powerchainger. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most i

Sustainable Pharma: How ExCulture Innovates Blood Thinners: Ilaria Poledri: ExCulture
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 27 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Ilaria Poledri, Co-Founder of ExCulture. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leader

Helping Millions Learn Smarter, Not Harder: The MemoryLab Story: Hedderik van Rijn: MemoryLab
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 26 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Hedderik van Rijn, Founder and Director of MemoryLab. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most in
Failing, Learning and Building: Rens Domerholt's Journey: Rens Dommerholt: Thoughtful Oasis
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 25 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Rens Dommerholt, Co-Founder and CEO of Thoughtful Oasis. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most

Passion, Failure, and Talent: A Founder's Guide to Teaching Startups: Freek Brilleman
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 24 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Freek Brilleman, Senior Lecturer at Rotterdam Business School. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the

Comfort Meets Sustainability: The Journey of PRIMAL's Cork Slippers: Jeremy Even: PRIMAL
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 23 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Jeremy Even, the Co-Founder of PRIMAL. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders

Building Plastic-Free Futures: The Story of FRAS: Federica Russo: FRAS
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 22 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Federica Russo, the Founder of FRAS. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders w

Local Flavor, Global Vision: The Rise of Rotterdammertjes: Olaf Ouwerkerk: Rotterdammertjes
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 21 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Olaf Ouwerkerk, the Founder of Rotterdammertjes. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovativ

South-Holland: Driving Energy Innovation & Startup growth: Bram Spitzer: Province of South-Holland
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 20 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Bram Spitzer, the Energy and Innovation Officer at Province of South-Holland. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down wi

Transforming Textile Waste: The Startup Giving Fabrics a Second Life: Fabiola Polli: BioFasionTech
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 19 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Fabiola Polli, the CEO and Founder of BioFashionTech. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most inno

Turning Ideas into Impact: The Standing Wheelchair That Changes Lives: Gabriel Costa: J58
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 18 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Gabriel Costa, the Founder and CEO of J58. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative lead

From Silence to Strength: Startup Helping Survivors Find Their Voice: Case Canvas
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 16 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring the Founder of Case Canvas. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders who are tran

Building Startups Through Capital, Coaching, and Community: Julia Knoeff
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 17 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Julia Knoeff, the Head of Platform of Graduate Ventures. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most

Teaching Beyond Books: How One Startup Shapes Student Growth: Martijn van Ginneken: UPYourself
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 15 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Martijn van Ginneken, CEO of UPYourself. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leader

Building Confidence, One Voice at a Time: Bianca Bănică: LifeVersity
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 14 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Bianca Bănică, Co-founder, Business Development Manager & Trainer of LifeVersity. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting dow

Energy Anywhere, Anytime:The Startup Fueling the Net-Zero Mission: Thanasis Stergiou: HalioGen Power
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 13 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Thanasis Stergiou, CCO and Co-founder of HalioGen Power. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most i

Scaling Smart: What Investors Really Look For: Gilles Meijer: Golden Egg Check
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 03 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring , Gilles Meijer, Founder at Golden Egg Check. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative le

Startup Resilience: Getting Product, People, and Marketing Just Right: Michiel Gaasterland: House of Narratology
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 02 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring , Michiel Gaasterland, Partner at House of Narratology. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most inn

Trust the Process: Startup Lessons in Endurance, Failure & Connection: Liesje Goldschmidt: Erasmus Enterprise
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 01 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring ,Liesje Goldschmidt, Marketing and Business Development - Director of Erasmus Enterprise. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitt

From Seawater to Safe Water: The Startup Tackling Global Thirst: Neha Meshiya Silva: Aestuarium
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 12 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Neha Meshiya Silva, Co-Founder and COO of Aestuarium. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most inno

Startup Survival :How a Patent Can Make or Break You: Raimondo Cau: V.O. Patents & Trademarks
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 11 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Raimondo Cau, Patent Attorney at V.O. Patents & Trademarks! From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the mos

Bilingual Futures: From Storybooks to a Scalable App: Carolina Bongers: Jungle the Bungle
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 10 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Carolina Bongers, Founder of Jungle the Bungle! From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative

Vision to Validation: What It Takes to Innovate in Healthcare: Ellen Smit: Rotterdam Square
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 08 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Ellen Smit , Managing Director at Rotterdam Square! From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innova

Right People, Real Growth: How Up!Rotterdam Empowers Founders: Rory Heltzel-Groenen: Up!Rotterdam
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 07 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Rory Heltzel-Groenen, Public Lead at Up!Rotterdam and Project Lead at Upstream Festival. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitt

The Internet of Energy: VEMS and their Digital Energy Shift: Dominique Balassi: VEMS B.V.
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 08 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Dominique Balassi, CEO of VEMS B.V. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders who

Turning Kitchens into Startups: The Homemade B.V Story: Mahmoud El Wakil: Homemade B.V
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 06 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Mahmoud El Wakil ,Founder and CEO of Homemade B.V. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovat

Port of the Future: Powering Startups and Sustainable Innovation: Jard van Lent & Noor Abrahamse:Port of Rotterdam
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 05 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring, Jard van Lent, Innovation Connector & Noor Abrahamse., Business Manager New Energy Infrastructure, at Port of Rotterdam. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its w

Making Braille Affordable: The Startup Changing Lives: Mert Orhan A.: HaptonTech B.V.
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 04 of Season 05 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring , Mert Orhan A. CEO of HaptonTech B.V.. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and NL Startup Competition is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders

Fall Down Seven Times, Build Up Eight: Startup Lessons from Tokyo: Antti Sonninen: Takeoff Tokyo
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 12 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Antti Sonninen, Co-Founder and CEO, of Takeoff Tokyo. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are

Start, Scale, and Solve: Shibuya's Invite to the World's Founders: Takeoff Tokyo: Saeko Seno: Shibuya Startup Support
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 11 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Saeko Seno, Chief of Global City Promotion Section Shibuya Startup Support. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leade

Reimagining Concierge Services for the Digital Age:Takeoff Tokyo:Ton Pasit Rojradtanasiri:CallButler
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 10 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Ton Pasit Rojradtanasiri , CEO of CallButler. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transfor

Human-in-the-Loop AI: A New Era for Retail and Logistics: Takeoff Tokyo: Evan Burkosky: Kimaru.ai
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 9 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Evan Burkosky , CEO of Kimaru.ai. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industri

Breaking the Last Barrier: AI Hosting for the Modern Developer: Takeoff Tokyo: Shibata Naoto: Squadbase
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 8 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Shibata Naoto , CEO of Squadbase. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industri

Digitizing Decarbonization: A Startup's Roadmap to Net Zero:Takeoff Tokyo: Shintaro Suzuki: Green AI
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 7 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Shintaro Suzuki , CEO of Green AI. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industr

Reimagining Hospitality in 2025: AI, Data, and the Human Connection: Takeoff Tokyo: Hiroyuki Nagamitsu: CEO of Liberius
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 6 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Hiroyuki Nagamitsu , CEO of Liberius. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming indu

Breaking the 15-Year Stale Website Cycle: A Supasaito Story:Takeoff Tokyo: Igor Voroshilov, CEO of Supasaito
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 5 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Igor Voroshilov, CEO of Supasaito. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industr

Gaming Without Borders: Wortel's Global Vision-Takeoff Tokyo: Will Bohn CEO of Wortal
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 4 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Will Bohn, CEO of Wortal. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industries and r

Are AI Agents Changing Customer Experience?-Takeoff Tokyo: Yuta Takasu
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 3 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Yuta Takasu from Atlas. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industries and rei

Travel, Tap, Heal: The App Changing Healthcare Across Borders-Takeoff Tokyo: Victor Parlindungan
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 2 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Victor Parlindungan CEO of Kamily. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industr

Fixing the Foundation: How Moon Japan is Revolutionizing Public Education-Takeoff Tokyo: Gaku Fujita
We are thrilled to announce that Episode 1 of Season 4 of Startup pass-port by Econsulate featuring Gaku Fujita CEO of Moon Japan. From bold dreams to global impact, the next chapter of the Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast in partnership with Takeoff Tokyo is on its way! We had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most innovative leaders from Japan who are transforming industries

Rotterdam: Lina Ruiz-Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility-WeTransfer: The Social Impact of WeTransfer You Never Knew
Startup Pass-port Podcast Series 2 Episode 2! Get ready to be inspired! Our next guest, Lina R., the Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility of WeTransfer discusses, The Social Impact of WeTransfer You Never Knew. The Startup Pass-port podcast series, in partnership with Upstream Festival, will serve as a platform to spotlight the inspiring stories and insights of tech ecosys

Rotterdam: Geertje Zeegers-VP Data Analytics-Too Good To Go-Fighting Food Waste One Meal at a Time
Startup Pass-port Podcast: Rotterdam: Series 2 Episode 10! Get ready to be inspired! Our next guest Geertje Zeegers, VP Data Analytics at Too Good to Go, discusses TFighting Food Waste One Meal at a Time. The Startup Pass-port podcast series, in partnership with Upstream Festival, will serve as a platform to spotlight the inspiring stories and insights of tech ecosystem partners in leading tech co

Rotterdam: Sergio Panday:Co-Founder & CEO- Roots Inspire: Talent Management for Ethnic Professionals
Startup Pass-port Podcast: Rotterdam: Series 2 Episode 8! Get ready to be inspired! Our next guest Sergio Panday, Co-Founder & CEO of Roots Inspire, discusses Talent management for ethnic professionals. The Startup Pass-port podcast series, in partnership with Upstream Festival, will serve as a platform to spotlight the inspiring stories and insights of tech ecosystem partners in leading tech comm











