Ohad Gilad

Shift is a social enterprise specifically created to address the most significant crisis of our times: climate change. Our mission is to ignite massive climate action by transforming the general perspective of despair into one of hope. Because the fact is, there are already solutions that address the urgency of the climate crisis – solutions within the reach of all of us. By providing resources, knowledge, inspiration and connections, Shift aims to inspire others to make the big and small changes needed to contribute to the greatest comeback in the history of the planet. Interested? Join our community today!

Our Purpose Connect the thriving Dutch tech eco-system with the Global Tech Advocate hubs, a 15,000+ strong network of tech leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from over 50 countries worldwide. Promote greater global collaboration between The Netherlands and the global tech community. Increase international awareness and promote the benefits of joining the Dutch tech scene. Drive more investment into the Dutch start up space. Build a community of like-minded individuals and companies who get together to have fun. Sign up as an advocate at www.techaadvocates.nl

Upstream Festival provides a space for startups and scaleups to make the connections they need to thrive and build companies that change the world for the better. Since the first edition in 2020, Upstream has welcomed more than 12000 startups, scale-ups, investors, buyers and other changemakers who share, connect and create meaningful innovations for sustainable growth. Upstream is a Dutch community driven scale-up festival led that unites more than 50 public and private partners from the Netherlands and Europe.

The Angel Academy is an initiative from the Keadyn Angel VC team. The three main objectives of the Angel Academy are: 1) Promote (get more smart capital to angel rounds) Make angel investing more popular. Share the joy and business opportunities that angel investing can bring. 2) Connect (build community, both online and offline) We want to stimulate angel investors to collaborate in angel syndicates so they can share knowledge and investments opportunities. 3) Educate (increase angel performance in the startup ecosystem) We want to enable angel investors to learn from experienced investors and from experts on the various topics which are required to source, select, close and manage investments in startups. As a result, angel investors will be better educated in the curation of their investment opportunities, know how to add value and how manage their portfolio. The attendees will learn the ins and the outs of angel investing from the Angel Academy team, which consists of: founders, entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, a tax advisor, tech experts, team builders, growth hackers, a valuation specialist, and a data analyst. The workshops provided by angel academy are: - How to source and select startups - Valuation & funding strategy - The dealmaking process & Term sheet essentials (equity & convertible debt) - Business Model Canvas & Metrics - Go to market & growth strategies - Team assessment - Tech due diligence - Closing Documentation - Portfolio Management More information on www.angelacademy.nl

- We help you to create the wonderful company culture that is needed to grow your business. - We analyze your current team, boost collaboration and select the right A-players to grow your company. - We check if a management team is ready to scale-up and deliver a 100-day plan for team development. “We believe that startups are the solution for the world’s biggest problems“ To enable global impact, a startup has to scale up first. And to grow, people and their collaboration are essential. Throughout the history of humanity, extraordinary entrepreneurs and incredible teams made all the difference. It is our mission to make impactful startups perform as professional sports teams. We believe in a synthesis of data and intuition to help teams communicate effectively towards their mission. And by learning to use intuition more, we empower people to use their unique mix of talent and passion. It is a privilege to work with the most passionate, entrepreneurial people in the world. They are building some of the fastest growing and most impactful ventures out there. We are here to inspire you to create the company culture you need, to grow your business.

Crobox is reinventing Guided Selling by taking the guesswork out of digital merchandising decisions. Through product finders and product data enrichment technology, we build compelling Digital Product Advisors that deliver valuable insights and boost revenue.

ABOSS is an Amsterdam based start-up developing the ABOSS application for artists, managers and booking agencies in the music industry around the world. With ABOSS we’re giving the tools to professionals to be a boss in their industry; for artists to be able to truly focus on their art and to unchain their creative powers from administrative shit and organisational hassle without losing control of their back office. With that sense of control over the boring aspects of running the business, artists should be able to truly indulge in the creative realm of their imagination to ultimately turn their magic into art for the crowd to enjoy. "Since I use ABOSS, I’m able to spend 4 hours extra in the studio every week to write new songs"​ Andy Sherman, Shermanology

This is Otrium: the worlds most innovative end-to-end platform for off-price fashion. Hundreds of brands consumers love – all in one app. Otrium is a purpose-driven platform that envisions a world where all clothing that is produced is worn. With a technology-led approach, Otrium connects a growing global community with excess stock from leading brands. We aim to empower conscious consumers to reduce industry waste while giving fashion brands a lasting presence with new value and fans outside of seasonal business models. Named on Fast Company magazines most innovative companies 2023. Our proprietary technology lets brands of any size quickly set up their own outlet store with a full-service B2C2B approach. Recent labels joining our roster include Diane von Furstenburg, All Saints, Paige, and Thakoon. They join established flagship brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Reiss, and Asics. With over 4 million registered members (and counting!), Otrium’s platform offers a personalised fashion experience and savings of up to 75% off the designer and luxury brands people love. We now reach members and brands in over 20 markets – on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us. It gets even better: Were hiring! Otrium employs around 200 people globally, with hubs in London, New York, Lisbon, Paris and, our founding city, Amsterdam.

Nooit meer op zoek naar cash op onhandige momenten, nooit meer in de rij staan voor de pinautomaat en nooit meer een weigerende pinpas. Altijd en overal snel en makkelijk kunnen betalen. Dat willen we toch allemaal? Daarom is er nu de Daalder App: dé nieuwe manier van betalen met je mobiele telefoon. De Daalder App is een e-wallet: een elektronische portemonnee die je vult met Daalders, de digitale euro. Met de Daalder betaal je altijd snel, makkelijk én veilig. Zonder cash of pinpas.

This is what we feel as our purpose: In an ever more complex financial world, we want people to feel good about their finances. And this is how we will try to achieve this purpose: We want to free people from out-dated banking (systems and attitudes) by building a lean consumer company that empowers people financially with simple tools and smart savings. And this is what we hope it will bring our customers: Your finances up-to-date. Always. Effortlessly.

Customer Engagement platform Notificare is a leading powerful Customer Engagement Platform that helps brands to (re)engage their audience, shed light on customer behavior, and increase conversions. One single tool, with channels App Push, Web Push, Email, SMS, and Mobile Wallet, to deliver the most engaging messages and interactions. With consumers in a constant state of information overload, attention spans are only getting shorter. Standing out in the market space is a real challenge. The answer is relevancy and one-to-one experiences. Notificare allows brands and retailers to easily segment consumers based on behavioural data to gain real competitive advantage. Founded in 2012, Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Notificare is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified. Every superhero needs a sidekick. notificare.com

Mangrove is a strategically led digital agency that has continually pushed ourselves, our clients, and the boundaries for the last 20 years. We have designed and built award-winning campaigns, websites, and apps for some of the Netherland’s most iconic organisations. We strive to simplify digital for our customers and help them get the most out of their investments.

In a world with increasing demands for food, energy and mobility, effective and long lasting bird control is crucial. Bird Control Group provides innovative products to keep birds at a safe distance, ensuring a safer working environment and a highly effective way of damage prevention. The World Wildlife Fund recognizes the laser technology of Bird Control Group as innovative, effective and animal friendly. Bird Control Group serves customers in aviation, agriculture, industry, oil & gas, recreation and real estate. Customers include Total E&P Nederland, Shell, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Rentokil. Bird Control Group operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. Bird Control Group is a Deloitte Technology Fast50 Rising Star and the second most innovative company in the Netherlands according to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit our website: birdcontrolgroup.com

Nestpick is the platform for On-Demand Housing, aka month to month rentals of furnished accommodation. Users can browse more than 2.5M+ listings in 2000+ cities and book their housing online. Founded in 2016 in Nestpick has offices in New York City and Berlin.

SolidboX, for innovative and creative ebusiness investments & entrepreneurship. "When all think alike, then no one is thinking" With special interest for: - Omnichannel business opportunities for the fashion industry - Innovative real estate opportunities - E-commerce opportunities

Shift is a social enterprise specifically created to address the most significant crisis of our times: climate change. Our mission is to ignite massive climate action by transforming the general perspective of despair into one of hope. Because the fact is, there are already solutions that address the urgency of the climate crisis – solutions within the reach of all of us. By providing resources, knowledge, inspiration and connections, Shift aims to inspire others to make the big and small changes needed to contribute to the greatest comeback in the history of the planet. Interested? Join our community today!

A curated gathering for great-minded tech frontrunners in the Rotterdam region. Rotterdam Tech Social is initiated for tech leaders, founders, ecosystem builders, investors and top talents to enjoy candid conversations, exchange knowledge, grow faster and build valuable relationships.

Our Purpose Connect the thriving Dutch tech eco-system with the Global Tech Advocate hubs, a 15,000+ strong network of tech leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from over 50 countries worldwide. Promote greater global collaboration between The Netherlands and the global tech community. Increase international awareness and promote the benefits of joining the Dutch tech scene. Drive more investment into the Dutch start up space. Build a community of like-minded individuals and companies who get together to have fun. Sign up as an advocate at www.techaadvocates.nl

Upstream Festival provides a space for startups and scaleups to make the connections they need to thrive and build companies that change the world for the better. Since the first edition in 2020, Upstream has welcomed more than 12000 startups, scale-ups, investors, buyers and other changemakers who share, connect and create meaningful innovations for sustainable growth. Upstream is a Dutch community driven scale-up festival led that unites more than 50 public and private partners from the Netherlands and Europe.

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.