Our people
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. So people are at the core of what we do. They are the ones that make the impact, inspire others and create the vibe that makes you and us enjoy what we do every day.
Real impact starts with a value driven organisation. We want to be the people that embrace diversity, are always curious and having a great
time while doing all this (see more on our philosophy page).
Do you want to know more about us or join our team? Well, we want to know more about you anyway, so let’s meet at our campus!
Meet the team
Mare Straetmans
Intra- and entrepreneur with results like the initiation and growth of VC funds, accelerator and other innovation programs.
mare@platformzero.co
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Auke Ferwerda
Experienced entrepreneur during his journey of building ventures, growing his own business and investing.
auke@platformzero.co
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Ruben Rutgers
A social bridge builder, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a critical eye that focuses on analysing the start-ups in the digital, energy, and maritime sector for Platform Zero.
ruben@platformzero.co
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Jonah Mandemba
An enthusiastic community builder with a hands-on, pragmatic approach that will be responsible for venture scouting and consolidating our community.
jonah@platformzero.co
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Jennifer Nguyen
As motivated with a rooted effort to make a positive impact, a bright mind, and experience in analysing start-ups, Jennifer will be responsible for the website and venture scouting.
jennifer@platformzero.co
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Tracy Cheng
With a deep drive for sustainability, this fast learner, excellent communicator, and strategic thinker will be responsible for our venture scouting, venture analyses, and communications.
tracy@platformzero.co
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Iris Klingeman
Purpose driven, entrepreneurial talent, that supports the venture development side of Platform Zero. She is an active ambassador of several societal causes in her spare time.
iris@platformzero.co
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Malou Kroezen
Skilled Learning and Development specialist driven to create impactful learning interventions that will accelerate the energy transition and tackle climate change.
mkroezen@andand.nl
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Anders Flensborg
An entrepreneur who deploys disruptive technologies and facilitates investments in the maritime and transportation industries. He has developed automotive mega-sites and maritime assets and has had advisory and contractual engagements with a variety of corporations.
af@flenzies.com
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