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“The longer term belongs to those that be taught extra abilities and mix them in inventive methods,” Robert Greene wrote in his e-book Mastery.
The significance of studying new abilities can’t be understated. Studying new abilities permits us to faucet into our potential and obtain greater than we ever thought potential. Whereas stepping out of our consolation zone could be scary, it additionally helps us change into extra well-rounded.
Whether or not we wish to achieve our careers, private lives, or relationships, having the appropriate talent will assist us get there.
To know extra concerning the abilities that will likely be useful for the longer term, we at Silicon Canals requested varied Amsterdam-based founders about what they’re attempting to be taught.
Listed below are their solutions.
Anieke Lamers – Peekabond
What does Peekabond do? Peekabond, by way of its “moral” social, cell platform, helps youngsters construct deep bonds with household and family members at a distance via an asynchronous connection, akin to interactive classes, actions, video games, tales, and songs.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Anieke Lamers is an ex-VC turned social entrepreneur who’s on a mission to make each youngster really feel particular and related to their roots and family members.
Anieke Lamers says, “I’d wish to be taught Portuguese as I’m planning to reside in Portugal to get away from the chilly Dutch winter. I’m attempting to be taught to be a greater chief with a web based Development Tribe course. I’m additionally doing a web based Advertising and marketing course with DemandCurve.”
René Janssen – Lepaya
What does Lepaya do? Lepaya supplies mushy talent coaching that mixes on-line and offline studying via its studying app and quick, interactive classroom classes with one of the best trainers.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
René started his profession on the Boston Consulting Group, the place he specialised in rising markets / go-to-market technique, in addition to technique execution. He holds a level in Maths/Physics from College School Utrecht; in addition to a level in Philosophy of Science from Utrecht College.
René Janssen says, “As we plan to exit for a Collection C over the subsequent 6-12 months, the markets have gone haywire. Consequently, I’ve blocked a while with coaches to deliver these pitching abilities to the subsequent stage.”
Patrick Dekker – Wundermart
What does Wundermart do? Wundermart is a retail-technology firm that gives unmanned store ideas for the hospitality trade. It permits prospects to enter a retailer, seize their desired objects, scan every merchandise, and pay on the self-checkout kiosk, enhancing the purchasing expertise.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Patrick Dekker says he’s specializing in private abilities akin to letting go, enjoying piano, and re-learning Spanish.
Maxim Romain – Dott
What does Dott do? Dott is a micro-mobility operator with a mission to free cities with clear rides for everybody. With speeds as much as 25kph, Dott’s e-bikes present an environment friendly method to transfer throughout a metropolis, free from congestion and with out inflicting air pollution.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Maxim was beforehand the GM for Wayfair Europe and labored for Decathlon in Asia for seven years, specializing in manufacturing and supply-chain operations. Maxim holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Maxim Romain says, “Because the shared micro-mobility trade is extremely regulated, I’m spending extra time understanding what cities need from operators and the way we will collaborate carefully with them to satisfy their wants.”
Luuc Elzinga – Tiqets
What does Tiqets do? Tiqets is an revolutionary ticketing platform that connects travellers on the lookout for last-minute tickets to museums and points of interest worldwide.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Luuc Elzinga, a enterprise associate, founder, and creator, commits to new enterprise partnerships and trains and coaches corporations to be more practical of their gross sales efforts. He has greater than 15 years of expertise in possession and involvement in a number of ventures.
Elzinga is working in the direction of buying the talent of “Trimming the boat” higher.
To trim a ship means adjusting the sails and rigging in order that the wind hits them on the appropriate angle. It permits the boat to maneuver via the water extra effectively and can assist it to sail quicker or slower, relying on what is required.
Trimming the sails appropriately is an important a part of crusing and takes follow to grasp.
Rogier Fischer – Hadrian
What does Hadrian do? Hadrian is a hacker-led cybersecurity startup that gives automated safety insights via its AI-driven testing SaaS platform.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Rogier Fischer is a hacker, entrepreneur, and angel investor with a ardour for merchandise that disrupt issues in a scalable manner.
Rogier Fischer says, “Though not essentially as talent, I’m coaching for a marathon, so numerous time will go in the direction of that.”
Julia Mitereva – Style Potluck
What does Style Potluck do? Based in 2016, Style Potluck is a digital platform designed for content material sharing between ladies, cataloguing trend, opinions, journey, recipes, make-up tutorials, life hacks, and all the pieces in between.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Julia Mitereva has been listed within the prime 50 inspiring ladies in Tech 21 and the highest 7 ladies shaping the Dutch tech ecosystem. She is constructing the primary social media for girl on web3.
Julia Mitereva continually strives to enhance herself and her talent units, together with quick considering, promoting, mindfulness, analytical abilities, {and professional} swimming.
Hans Osnabrugge – Speak 360
What does Speak 360 do? Talk360 is a world calling app that helps folks make dependable and reasonably priced calls to any landline or cell phone worldwide.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Hans Osnabrugge is a passionate serial entrepreneur in cell and fintech corporations. All corporations Hans is concerned in have a optimistic impression on society normally and a powerful want to scale internationally.
Probably the most necessary abilities that Hans Osnabrugge is working in the direction of buying is Endurance.
Rune Theill – Rockstart:
What does Rockstart do? Rockstart is a domain-focused accelerator and enterprise capital agency that gives follow-on progress capital to assist startups change into profitable throughout 4 domains: power, well being, agrifood, and rising applied sciences.
What new talent are you working in the direction of buying?
Rune Theil is an skilled entrepreneur who likes to help different entrepreneurs to succeed. He has expertise in constructing ecosystems, creating accelerator programmes and mentor-based programmes.
Rune Theill is specializing in Callisthenics exercises, respiration workout routines, and the artwork of optimistic intelligence.
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