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"It’s not just about the tech, it’s about understanding the business side too." Looking back at the insights shared at Google AI Connect! 🌐 During a fascinating session at Google AI Connect, Bob van Luijt of Weaviate emphasized how vital it is for AI entrepreneurs to understand both technical and business strategies. Raising U.S. funding gave Weaviate a strategic edge, blending AI with open-source infrastructure to grow globally. #AI #Google #AIConnect

Join the 5th edition of AiSalon Amsterdam on November 21st! 🚀 Don’t miss out – we hope to see you there!  More info on the post below 👇 Blitzscaling Ventures | BrainCreators | Techleap

Get ready to meet the deeptech innovators shaping the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲. These entrepreneurs are solving complex global challenges—from imprint lithography and ultra-secure semiconductors to quantum computing. 🌐 Swipe through to learn more about each of these game-changers: 🔹 Q*BIRD – Founded by Ingrid Romijn, Joshua A. Slater, PhD & Remon Berrevoets, securing digital communications with quantum technology to protect against any cyber threats. 🔹 Orange Quantum Systems – Led by Garrelt Alberts, Thorsten Last & Adriaan Rol, accelerating quantum chip development with groundbreaking testing solutions. 🔹 Fortaegis Technologies – Boudewijn Wijnands and his team are introducing the world's most secure semiconductor (5nm) that scales collaborative AI. 🔹 SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions – With Rob Voorkamp & Marc Verschuuren at the helm, SCIL Nano offers high-volume production solutions for patterning nanostructures on large wafers. 🔹 Qualinx B.V. – Led by Tom Trill and Iman Madadi, is revolutionising the Semiconductor Industry with ultra-low power GNSS solutions. 🔹 Incooling – Helena Samodurova & Rudie Verweij are improving data center cooling to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. 🔹 Delft Circuits – Founded by Sal Jua Bosman & Daan Kuitenbrouwer, Delft Circuits is dedicated to supplying cutting-edge wiring systems. 🔹 QuiX Quantum – Led by Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach and Jelmer Rennema, QuiX Quantum pioneers the most energy-efficient Quantum Computer, which is based on photonics. 🔹QphoX – Founded by Simon Groeblacher & Robert Stockill, QphoX's hardware plays an indispensable role in scaling quantum computers and in enabling future optical quantum networking. Join us in welcoming these visionary leaders who are pushing the boundaries of deeptech. 🌍🔬 #FutureOfCompute #Semicon #Quantum #Nano #Deeptech #PolePosition #Techleap

What a day at AI Connect! In partnership with Google, we brought together AI leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of AI in the Netherlands. One key takeaway? AI has the potential to grow the Dutch economy by €85 billion within a decade—but only if we take decisive action now. This message rang loud and clear during the panel featuring Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau and the founders of innovative startups like Elise de Reus from Cradle, Bob van Luijt from Weaviate, and Nicola Ebmeyer from Gain.pro. Dive into the recap to see how we’re working together to make AI accessible and impactful for all. https://lnkd.in/dZxfbA_A #AI #Google #GoogleAI #Techleap

Nederlandse scale-ups kunnen een grote bijdrage leveren aan de energietransitie. Ze spelen een cruciale rol om innovatie beschikbaar te maken. Maar ze groeien minder hard dan internationale concurrenten. Dit komt door: 👉 Tekort aan financiering 👉 Versnipperd beleid en uitvoering 👉 Onzekerheid over regulering en randvoorwaarden Maandag spraken Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau, Christian van der Woude en Marije Dijksma dan ook met Minister van Klimaat en Groene Groei Sophie Hermans. We pakken dit graag gezamenlijk op en kijken uit naar verdere samenwerking om dit te adresseren. Er is een dringende noodzaak voor een structureel geïntegreerd techbeleid voor energie en klimaat. Wij stellen het volgende voor: 🔸 Klankbordgroep van Climate Champions die helpen om het beleid te verbeteren 🔸 Een 'fast track' voor veelbelovende scale-ups in klimaat en energie 🔸 Analyse op het instrumentarium van onderzoek tot opschaling. Met als doel om slimme fiscale prikkels en garanties in kaart brengen om meer privaat kapitaal aan te trekken Want alleen zo kunnen Nederlandse klimaatinnovaties écht impact maken. In eigen land én daarbuiten!   #energietransitie #klimaatengroenegroei #klimaat #energie #techleap #innovatie #cleantech

🌟 Techleap recently brought together some of the top Dutch and international GPs, fostering stronger relationships and encouraging collaboration across borders. The evening was a fantastic opportunity to align on visions for the future. A special thanks to Rinke Zonneveld from Invest-NL for sharing invaluable insights into the Dutch ecosystem and highlighting how the Dutch Impact Growth Fund is poised to support the next wave of success stories from the Netherlands. To Rinke, Invest-NL, and 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱—thank you for being a part of this! Looking forward to building on the connections we’ve made and driving innovation together. 🚀

Meet the team behind Chordify—Tijmen Ruizendaal, Gijs Bekenkamp, Bas de Haas, and Dion ten Heggeler. Back in 2013, these former bandmates combined their passion for music and tech to launch a tool that turns any song into chords, making it easier than ever to learn and play music. 🎶 As past participants in Techleap’s #Rise Programme, the Chordify team gained new insights and support to help scale their company and sharpen their focus on growth. Today, they’re transforming the music learning experience globally with AI-driven features that make learning engaging and accessible. Chordify’s journey is an inspiring example of how founders can build impactful products that resonate on a global scale. If you’re a scaleup founder looking to level up, the Rise Programme offers the connections, and strategic guidance to help you accelerate your journey. 🚀 Ready to join a thriving community of innovators and take your scaleup further? Apply in the link below to the Rise Programme and be part of a network that empowers growth and impact! #Techleap #Rise #ScaleUp #AIInnovation #Chordify

Access to markets and talent are key challenges for AI founders. 👇 Over 50% of AI founders report market access as a major roadblock, and 46% are struggling with talent. As the industry grows, addressing these gaps is essential for scaling success. Explore how these challenges are impacting the Dutch AI landscape and what can be done to overcome them. 📥 https://lnkd.in/dZkZMvHB Deloitte Techleap #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Scaling #MarketAccess #DutchTech #Innovation #TechFounders

This is what happens when top founders step out of their bubble.👇 They 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲. We’ve just wrapped up an amazing few days in London, where Techleap’s Founder Expedition brought together some of the Netherlands’ most ambitious founders. Not just any trip – but an opportunity to break out of the everyday, surrounded by exceptional peers in a whole new environment. The most valuable part? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 👥 A group of high-growth founders pushing boundaries. 🌍 A setting where new perspectives thrive, and meaningful connections are made. As Günther Vogelpoel, CEO of Recharge put it: “I highly recommend this trip, to literally get your head out of your bubble. Unique access to tier-one founders & firms. Fresh views & reflections, building valuable relationships, expanding your network. All in a high-quality, and very professionally organized setting.” A huge 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to the founders who joined and made it unforgettable: Rob van den Heuvel (Sendcloud), Marjella Lecourt-Alma (Datamaran), Hans Osnabrugge (Talk360), Hans Ober (TicketSwap), Günther Vogelpoel (Recharge), Jelle Visser (ValueBlue), Marleen Evertsz (GoldRepublic), Rogier Fischer (Hadrian Lambert), Marnix Stokvis (Aquablu) and Jos Lazet (Blockrise)! 🙌 Special thanks to our incredible partners and contributors: Deloitte for powering this trip with deep expertise on UK IPOs and investment readiness. The Embassy of the Netherlands in the UK - Lieke Conijn, Annemijn van den Broek & Dimitri Vogelaar Propel, Founders Forum Group, Rise, created by Barclays, Fintech Fringe, London & Partners, Diversity VC Synthesia and Balderton Capital for helping make the experience exceptional. Here’s some of what we learned: 🔍 Allica Bank’s Conrad Ford some of what has made them so successful: They focused on what matters, hired top talent, and pursued a blue ocean strategy. 👥 Niklas Zennström, Founder of Atomico, emphasized that founders are the foundation – their vision drives everything. 💼 L Catterton and DST Global laid out what they as investors look for: Team, TAM, and Traction – in that order. The journey was more 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. We forged powerful connections at the Founder’s Dinner and Tech Connect: UK x NL, uniting top founders and investors from the UK and the Netherlands. 🗽𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗨𝗽: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆!  We’re already planning our next Founder Expedition to NYC taking place from 17 - 20 March 2025. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and grow with tier-one founders and investors, register your interest for the upcoming trip. (link in the comments) 🚀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱. #Techleap #FounderExpedition #LondonRecap #UKxNL #Deloitte #NYC #BuildScaleLead #Founders #Networking #Growth

Time flies when you’re scaling up. We’ve reached the midpoint of our journey, with 3 incredible sessions behind us and 3 more exciting sessions to go. 🙌 From mastering company culture and scaling internationally to navigating the complexities of capital raising, our founders have been on an inspiring learning journey. Swipe through to see what we’ve been up to so far! 👉 A huge thank you to everyone for making these #Rise sessions so impactful! A special thank you to the founders, for their dedication and commitment: Lucas Janssen, Maarten Logtenberg, Henry Staal, Anco Vos, Ruben de Francisco, Heidi Lee, Joost van Hest, Aukjan van Belkum, Raymon Pouwels, Jeroen Roffel, Esther Zuidam-Boswijk, Martijn van de Poll, Bibi Jorissen, Jelle Visser, Mark Pacey, Thomas Bunnik, Gregory Kukolj, Eli van Goudoever, Lex Broekhuizen, Martijn Lammers To our incredible speakers, for their unique insights: Eveliese Luiting (People masterminds), Irene van Dullink (Peoplefinders), Otto Verhage (TestGorilla), Dann Bibas (Public), Joeri Wemekamp (DataSnipper), John Bonten (Moat Services), Hans Langenhuizen, Stephanie Heller (Galantine), Arjan B., Michiel Roodenburg (Crisp), Kees Aarts (Protix) And to the Techleap team for the ongoing support! 👏 💡 Ready to join the next batch? Applications for Batch 15 are now open! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRKr72qR Let’s keep pushing forward, Batch 14—there’s still so much more to come. 🚀 #TechVentures  #Entrepreneurship #ScaleUp #Batch14 #Leadership #Internationalization #Capital #FounderCommunity