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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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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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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Nina Beekmann
Maritime enthusiast with an engineering background and passion for sustainability, Nina is supporting several projects and fostering our community.
nina@platformzero.co
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Alessandro Peretto
Highly independent nonconformist thinker with a strong intrinsic motivation to work toward transformational sustainability solutions. Alessandro will be responsible for venture scouting and fostering our community.
alessandro@platformzero.co
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Mo Hofstede
With a creative mind, a rich global perspective and a multidisciplinary approach our visual designer Mo will be responsible for growing Platform Zero’s graphic identity and visual presence.
mo@platformzero.co
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Jaqueline Herrmann
Passionate about sustainable business and armed with a diverse academic background including International Business Administration and currently pursuing two master's degrees in Industrial Ecology and global business/sustainability, she is dedicated to driving positive change in the global business landscape by merging business with ecological consciousness.
jaqueline@platformzero.co
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Flavia Arganini Frescobaldi
Flavia is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Global Business and Sustainability at the Rotterdam School of Management, driven by a passion for developing sustainable solutions. She holds an honors bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus on business and sustainability. Her commitment lies in becoming a catalyst for positive change in the world.
flavia@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 operated as an advisor for corporates in several roles.
af@flenzies.com
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