(Updated in April 2024)

This is where I share some Answers on Frequently Asked Questions I get from my community.

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MEDIA related

Q: Do you know any online tech media platforms, that would potentially be interested in our startup story? // Which tech publications to read/follow?

A: Some of the media I used to work with (during my career in advertising/PR/international communications)

• https://sifted.eu/
• https://tech.eu/
• https://siliconcanals.com/
• https://www.eu-startups.com
• https://mtsprout.nl/ 
• https://techcrunch.com/category/startups/
• https://thenextweb.com/growth-quarters 
• https://www.emerce.nl/channel/start-ups 
• https://www.forbes.com/ 
• https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek 

Q: Would love to hear what newsletters you are subscribed to and you like?

A:  Some of the following

• Monocle Minute, Daily
• Sprout/MT
• Sifted
• Wired
• Silicon Canals
• Benedict’s Newsletter
• Azeem Azhar’s Exponential View 
• FD
• Dense Discovery
• The Download (MIT)
• McKinsey Quarterly
• Femstreet
• For Colored Girls who Tech
• Diversio
• Nick Cave’s beautiful The Red Hand Files
• Andy Ayim’s Cutting Through the Noise

Q: What are good PR agencies for startups in the Netherlands?

A: A few to consider are listed below:

• https://prlab.co/
• https://www.lubbersdejong.nl/
• https://www.todaysspecials.nl/
• https://creatorswithpurpose.com/en-nl
• https://www.impactmediaconcepts.com/
• https://prgoeroes.nl/
• https://www.archetype.co/en/

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FUNDING & TEAM related

Q: Where can I get advice on the funding of my business?

A: Perhaps you can refer to the following resources:

• Techleap.nl’s Funding MATCHMAKERS
• KVK’s Startup Financing Overview (in Dutch)

Q: Can you share any (succesful) pitch deck templates?

A: Have a look at these:

• https://www.govc.nl/post/pitch-master
• https://www.startups.com/library/expert-advice/airbnb-pitch-deck-teardown-and-redesign
• YC template but this is more for Seed round
• https://piktochart.com/blog/startup-pitch-decks-what-you-can-learn/
• https://www.slideshare.net/DanielChadorhany/peter-thiels-venture-capital-pitch-deck-template
• https://slidebean.com/templates/startup-pitch-deck-template
• https://perfectpitchdeck.com/2018/01/30/sequoia-capital-pitch-deck-template/
• Chat GPT (Create a pitch deck prompt)
• https://unvolt.nl/ 

Q: I would like to start a business, but not sure how to find a co-founder?

A: You can check out these resources

• Think of Venture builders such as Antler or Y Combinator’s Startup School
• UtrechtInc also has a programme for finding co-founders https://meetyourcofounder.com/ so does https://www.yesdelft.com/co-lab/ Also Y-Combinator has launched a co-founder matchmaking platform
• Going to events, grad school, or working from a co-working space can be also pretty useful

Q: Whar are the top Dutch scaleups?

A: I really like the overview of NL.Groeit here

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MENTORSHIP related

Q: I am looking for an experienced business coach/mentor? I am going through specific growth challenges & need someone to help me think through my decisions!

A: Perhaps you can think about the following:

• https://www.startup-advisors.co/
• https://nlgroeit.nl/
• https://www.growthmentor.com/
• https://myodyssey.eu/
• or message me and I can connect you to a few individuals

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WOMEN leadership

Q: How can I connect to other women leaders?

A: Explore here:

• https://inspiringfifty.org/
• https://www.hyphenprojects.nl/topx
• https://chief.com/
• The Global list of Women Communities
• Techleap’s Diverse Leaders in Tech Community

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JOB related

Q: Where can I find a job at startups / how can I post my vacancy?

A: Have a look here

• https://www.welcome-to-nl.nl/jobs/
• Linkedin Jobs is still a good resource
• Or refer to my crowdsourced list on this blog from the opportunities in my network

Q: How can I build my CV/resume/Cover Letter? Do you have any good templates?

A: I think Canva’s free resume templates are amazing, check them out here Also, you can help to generate your Cover Letter with the help of ChatGPT – just make sure you properly edit and factually correct it afterwards.