Who we are

We’re a team dedicated to connecting and empowering tech founders and CXOs in the Netherlands! We run programmes, host events, create and share resources, work with VCs and LPs, collaborate with the government on startup policy, and make meaningful connections to help startups grow.

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Our Mission

We are transforming the Dutch tech landscape into an ecosystem where innovation thrives.

We’re breaking barriers by addressing talent shortages, capital limitations, and fostering a dynamic connection between tech ventures and the investment community. By 2026, we envision the Netherlands not just as a startup hub, but as THE Global Tech Powerhouse in Europe, crafting tech ventures into unstoppable global leaders. Join us in shaping the future of tech!

What we do

Growth Programmes

Elevate your company to new heights with our growth programmes—Rise for scaleup founders and Pole Position for early-stage deeptech founders.

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Communities

Explore Techleap for Scaleups, a thriving community for scaleup founders and their C-Suite, or Diverse Leaders in Tech, dedicated to advancing DEI in the tech landscape.

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Knowledge Hub

All the insights and latest news about the Dutch tech ecosystem in one place.

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Some companies we work with

Meet the team

Team Techleap

Maarten Cleeren

Maarten Cleeren

Managing Director
Hadewych Corstens

Hadewych Corstens

Commercial Director
Constantijn van Oranje

Constantijn van Oranje

Special Envoy
Myrthe Hooijman

Myrthe Hooijman

Director Nextleap & Interventions
Peter Maarten Westerhout

Peter Maarten Westerhout

Director Deeptech
Ryan Sarver

Ryan Sarver

Investor in Residence
Ana Stojanovikj

Ana Stojanovikj

Data Lead
Dylan Richts

Dylan Richts

Head of Community
Maha Gadher

Maha Gadher

Partnerships & Fundraising Lead
Esther van der Meulen

Esther van der Meulen

PA Special Envoy & Executive Assistant LT
Marcus van Wely

Marcus van Wely

IT Manager
Danny Littiere

Danny Littiere

Financial Controller
Kuca Sandrin

Kuca Sandrin

Culture & Operations Manager
Tom Vrenken

Tom Vrenken

Recruiter
Christian van der Woude

Christian van der Woude

Ecosystem Interventions & Governmental Affairs Officer
Annemieke Wisse

Annemieke Wisse

Programme Manager Deeptech
Arjan Goudsblom

Arjan Goudsblom

Programme Manager Deeptech
Iris Visser

Iris Visser

Batch Manager Pole Position
Lech Bakhuizen van den Brink

Lech Bakhuizen van den Brink

Programme Manager Deeptech
Abla Chaoui

Abla Chaoui

Venture Profiling Lead Deeptech
Ania Hajdrowska

Ania Hajdrowska

Project & Event Manager
Ingrid van Rest

Ingrid van Rest

Head of Operations Diverse Leaders in Tech
Zoë Sabajo

Zoë Sabajo

Programme Manager Diverse Leaders in Tech
Agnieszka Ambrozy

Agnieszka Ambrozy

Project Manager Diverse Leaders in Tech
Anne Wolters

Anne Wolters

Project Manager Marketing Communications
Chiara Parisi

Chiara Parisi

Data Analyst
Davinia Levie

Davinia Levie

Event Manager
Pauline Biard

Pauline Biard

Communications & Content Manager
Sylvie van der Linden

Sylvie van der Linden

Online Marketing Manager
Sigrid Ploegér

Sigrid Ploegér

Event Manager
Mila Jovićević

Mila Jovićević

Programme Manager
Eva Bandelj

Eva Bandelj

Relationship Manager
Rike Franzen

Rike Franzen

Content Manager
Huw Hughes

Huw Hughes

Content Manager
Joël Letang

Joël Letang

Community Manager Diverse Leaders in Tech
Natasja Marchese

Natasja Marchese

Project Manager
Nika Schutten

Nika Schutten

Data Analyst
Sam van Rossum

Sam van Rossum

Data Analyst
Stevie King

Stevie King

Content Manager
Nikoletta Babel

Nikoletta Babel

Office Manager

Our supervisory board

Frans van Houten

Former Philips CEO

Thomas Plantenga

CEO of Vinted

Mayke Nagtegaal

Non-executive boardmember and ex COO MessageBird

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