Menno is partner at BDO Legal, specialised in the legal aspects of technology. He is also cofounder of IncPlus, cofounder of VraagHugo and commissioner at the Security of Things Fund.

“It is great to be involved and hopefully to be of use. The Dutch startup scene is so dynamic and has so much potential!”

Don Ginsel was trained as civil engineer, became a banker at ABN AMRO and Deutsche Bank, and is now an entrepreneur and investor in early stage start-ups.

“Current laws weren’t designed for tech driven, fast growing, international companies. It’s great that DSA intends to break down unnecessary policy growth barriers for startups and creates awareness for the needs of these organisations.”

Rogier Klimbie is a public affairs veteran and long time supporter of the Dutch startup ecosystem. He has worked in the European Parliament and was head Public Policy Netherlands at Google in the Netherlands. He is now owner of Klimbie Public Affairs, a boutique public affairs consultancy.

“Super to be able to support start and scale-ups in this way. Absolutely crucial that startups unite and make their voice heard. It’s what is lacking in Dutch politics right now.”

Mirjam Bink founded I-recruiting, an award winning innovative company that introduced internet recruitment. She also founded ONL voor Ondernemers, an organisation that represents entrepreneurs in the political domain.

“I am a strong believer that many societal challenges can be solved through entrepreneurship. By closing the gap between politicians and entrepreneurs I want to help achieve a better entrepreneurial eco system.”