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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Ferdi Gozukara
Analytical powerhouse with a focus on business administration and finance. Experience in scouting and evaluating startups in digital, maritime and energy.
ferdi@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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