So somewhere in the mindset you have to immediately introduce that you're building a business that should go beyond the boundaries of the Netherlands.'ġ5:00 - Constantijn - 'I don’t think we’ve done a lot in the Netherlands to attract talent. Not just work more, but try to envision bigger.'ġ2:32 - Constantijn - 'We have a small market. It's more about making an impact.'Ĩ:50 - Joe - ' We need people whose auto-reaction is not ‘take it slow, be pragmatic, don’t take any risk.'ĩ:15 - Joe - ' I don't see a path to this type of growth that we discuss without the risk piece being there. Building a business to make a lot of money doesn't seem to drive Dutch people in the same way compared to other countries. Dutch) are good architects, good designers in general. Finally, he serves on the board of directors for the American School of the Hague and bunq and volunteers with his family at the charities and causes they believe in.ĥ:08 - Constantijn - 'There's a very high urge to innovate. He worked and lived with his family across Europe and Asia. Prior to Risenu, Joe was Chief Marketing and Operations Officer for Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe, Worldwide General Manager of Microsoft’s Developer Relations as well as Global Senior Director for Student Programs. He currently works in an advisory or board capacity for several tech companies and leads the Entrepreneur in Residence program for scaleups with.

Joe is the veteran of 5 startups ranging from a home repair service to interactive 3D platforms, HR tech, Logistics and Martech companies across cloud, SaaS and on premise. Joe’s experience from running startups to managing billion-dollar businesses on the world stage brings a unique view on both strategy and hardcore tactical results. He is the founder of Risenu, a Netherlands-based company focused on investing and ensuring startup companies succeed and give back while they profit. Joe spends time with companies and people that inspire him.

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