Experience

Stichting MKB Financiering

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Stichting MKB Financiering is the alternative finance association in The Netherlands, representing companies providing alternative finance for sme, from invoice trading, short-term loans to crowdfunding, credit unions and sme trade exchanges. The main activities of the organisation are education and awareness on alternative finance for entrepreneurs and sme advisors, improving the maturity of the industry and creating a level-playing field in sme financing with as main goal to provide… Show more Stichting MKB Financiering is the alternative finance association in The Netherlands, representing companies providing alternative finance for sme, from invoice trading, short-term loans to crowdfunding, credit unions and sme trade exchanges. The main activities of the organisation are education and awareness on alternative finance for entrepreneurs and sme advisors, improving the maturity of the industry and creating a level-playing field in sme financing with as main goal to provide €5 billion of additional funding for companies by 2021. Show less



Utrecht University

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director European Centre for Alternative Finance

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Utrecht Area, Netherlands The European Centre for Alternative Finance (ECAF) is a research centre within Utrecht University. It has a central role in guiding the international research agenda on alternative finance, supporting financial inclusion and access to finance.



CrowdfundingHub

• Netherlands
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Partner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Keizersgracht 264, Amsterdam CrowdfundingHub is a leading Crowdfunding consultancy firm supporting national and local governments, NGOs and financial institutes with crowdfunding research and strategy. Specialized in growth strategy for crowdfunding platforms on their European expansion strategy. With 100+ crowdfunding strategy, legal and tax professionals in Europe, CrowdfundingHub is the most experienced alternative finance advisory firm in Europe. Crowdfunding plays a key role in driving business… Show more CrowdfundingHub is a leading Crowdfunding consultancy firm supporting national and local governments, NGOs and financial institutes with crowdfunding research and strategy. Specialized in growth strategy for crowdfunding platforms on their European expansion strategy. With 100+ crowdfunding strategy, legal and tax professionals in Europe, CrowdfundingHub is the most experienced alternative finance advisory firm in Europe. Crowdfunding plays a key role in driving business innovation and success. This is why we find it important that people and businesses all over Europe become familiar with crowdfunding and are aware of its potential. Our network helps organisations, policy makers and entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and benefit from the development of the sharing economy and its social inclusive productivity. Show less



Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Global Alternative Finance Leadership Board

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Cambridge, United Kingdom The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is an international interdisciplinary academic research institute dedicated to the study of alternative finance, which includes financial channels and instruments that emerge outside of the traditional financial system (i.e. regulated banks and capital markets). Examples of alternative channels are online 'marketplaces'​ such as equity- and reward-based crowdfunding, peer-to-peer consumer/business lending, and third-party payment platforms… Show more The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is an international interdisciplinary academic research institute dedicated to the study of alternative finance, which includes financial channels and instruments that emerge outside of the traditional financial system (i.e. regulated banks and capital markets). Examples of alternative channels are online 'marketplaces'​ such as equity- and reward-based crowdfunding, peer-to-peer consumer/business lending, and third-party payment platforms. Alternative instruments include SME mini-bonds, private placements and other 'shadow banking'​ mechanisms, social impact bonds and community shares used by non-profit enterprises, and alternative currencies such as Bitcoin. The Global Alternative Finance Industry Leadership Board is a selective group of alternative finance trailblazers, influencers and industry leaders and is created to foster deep industry dialogue on a global scale and facilitate high-impact networking, knowledge exchange and cross-regional learning. The leadership board also supports the Cambridge Alternative Finance Center by producing cutting-edge academic research in online alternative finance channels, alternative credit and risk modeling, and payment systems. Show less



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Expert advisor Alternative Finance

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Brussels Area, Belgium Horizon 2020 is the Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness. Running from 2014 to 2020 with an €80 billion budget, the EU’s new programme for research and innovation is part of the drive to create new growth and jobs in Europe. As expert on Alternative Finance I am consulting the European Commission on alternative ways of financing Research & Innovation within the Horizon2020 program, such as crowdfunding and crowd investing.



European Crowdfunding Network

• Belgium
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Founder

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Brussels Area, Belgium The European Crowdfunding Network is a European-wide initiative that aims at supporting and promoting crowdfunding as an alternative funding mechanism for small businesses. It is gathering committed supporters and community management resources for carrying its activities and operations. The target audience are crowdfunding platforms (this would include P2P finance platforms, equity crowdfunding platforms, donations-only platforms), Investors (individuals & Angels / VCs) and… Show more The European Crowdfunding Network is a European-wide initiative that aims at supporting and promoting crowdfunding as an alternative funding mechanism for small businesses. It is gathering committed supporters and community management resources for carrying its activities and operations. The target audience are crowdfunding platforms (this would include P2P finance platforms, equity crowdfunding platforms, donations-only platforms), Investors (individuals & Angels / VCs) and professionals (lawyers, accountants). Show less



Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds

• Netherlands
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lid Raad van Toezicht

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Leiden Voormalig schaatsster Yvonne van Gennip heeft het Yvonne van Gennip Talent Fonds opgericht. Het doel van het fonds is professionele sporters te helpen met de carrière na de sport. Van Gennip, die bij de Olympische Winterspelen van 1988 drie gouden medailles won, wil nu samen met experts andere sporters helpen met de volgende stappen, waaronder nieuwe manieren van fondsenwerving en betrekken van fans bij de sportbeleving.



Crowdfunding Professional Association

• United States
• Capital Markets
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Board of Advisors

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  European Advisor for the Board of Directors of the CfPA, the US nonprofit organization promoting crowdfunding. The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a nonprofit trade organization that was established shortly after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act (“JOBS Act”) on April 5, 2012. The CfPA is dedicated to representing the Crowdfunding industry and supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)… Show more European Advisor for the Board of Directors of the CfPA, the US nonprofit organization promoting crowdfunding. The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a nonprofit trade organization that was established shortly after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act (“JOBS Act”) on April 5, 2012. The CfPA is dedicated to representing the Crowdfunding industry and supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) during the rule making period while providing the industry with education, a professional network and the tools necessary to cultivate and balance a healthy ecosystem that will accelerate capital formation and ensure investor protection whenever possible. Show less



China Crowdfunding Society

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2015 - Present

  Beijing City, China China Crowdfunding Society aims to build China's crowdfunding ecosystem together with international partners from Europe and the USA. CCS will develop an academic degree and a certification program for crowdfunding professionals.



Jan Evertsen BuurtCoöperatie

• Chairman of the Board

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands The Jan Evertsen BuurtCoöperatie is the first Dutch real-estate cooperative fully owned and financed by citizens and entrepreneurs in Amsterdam-West to have influence on the type of shops being opened in the "Jan Everstenstraat". This is done by acquiring real-estate in the street to have control on the type of shops being opened. Investors will get a nice financial return, but also a nicer shopping street and social capital.



De Groene van Amsterdam

• Co-founder and Board member

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Co-founder of the first crowdfunded marathon in the world. "De groene van Amsterdam" (the green marathon of Amsterdam) is a new marathon in Amsterdam, through the green areas of the city. The first edition will be at May 11, 2014.