Thank you!

Crossroads 2024 was an absolute blast! đŸ’„

On September 12th, Utrecht became the epicentre of the Dutch startup world as 500+ founders, investors, and innovation partners came together to inspire, share knowledge, and build valuable connections.

With visionary keynotes from Jouri Schoemaker on resilience, Eva De Mol Ph.D on insights for founders, and Thomas Mensink sharing practical funding tips, the energy was off the charts! Alongside hands-on workshops and other fun activities, it was a day that truly celebrated the power of our startup ecosystem. 🚀

The vibrant atmosphere and impactful conversations have fueled our excitement to make next year’s edition even bigger and better!

See you next year! 🙌

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Recap

What to expect:

💰 Meet investors and fellow entrepreneurs.

✹ Get inspired by our keynote speakers and join our amazing workshops focused on growing your business.

đŸ· Tired of crushing it? Relax at the bar, play a game or listen to the live music!

đŸ’» Need to do some work? We’ve got you covered. Send that follow-up email or finetune your pitchdeck at our open office.

đŸ„‚ Free afterdrinks, need we say more?!

đŸ’» Use our event platform to sign up for your favorite sessions and schedule one-on-one meetings with other attendees.

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Ticket sale is closed

€35

Attendee

For startup founders/employees, changemakers, and anyone interested to be a part of Crossroads 2024.

€35

Investor

For investors and angel investors looking for new dealflow.

 

Program

Check out this year's amazing program, filled with inspiring keynotes, insightful workshops and so much more!

Crossroads 2024 - Program

 Once you’ve secured your ticket, use our event platform to sign up for your favorite sessions and schedule one-on-one meetings with other attendees.

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Keynote speakers

Jouri Schoemaker - Founder of Pieter Pot

We're thrilled to announce that Jouri Schoemaker, the founder of Pieter Pot, will be one of our keynote speakers at Crossroads 2024.

Known for his pioneering work in creating a zero-waste, circular economy grocery delivery service, Jouri will share his inspiring journey of building and revitalizing Pieter Pot. From a start-up in the attic to a scale-up with €12 million in investment rounds in 2 years, from a major international promise to bankruptcy in 1 year, from the end of the story to a restart in 2 months. A tale of pioneering, resilience, and perseverance, the power of an incredibly strong community, and driving systemic change.

As former Dutch Pitch Champion, Jouri brings not only his entrepreneurial insights but also his exceptional storytelling skills to the stage. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most dynamic voices in sustainable business today.📱

 

Eva de Mol - Founder of CapitalT

Dr. Eva de Mol is a leading expert in entrepreneurship, team dynamics, and investing. She is the founder of CapitalT, the largest investment fund for technology startups in the Netherlands, and advocates for greater diversity in technology. 

Eva's research, often featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes, covers macro-economic trends, AI, and innovation. With a rich background in studying successful startups at Berkeley and VU University, she will offer valuable insights during her keynote at Crossroads 2024.📱

 

Thomas Mensink - CEO at Golden Egg Check

Thomas Mensink - the guy that knows everything about venture capital in the Netherlands - and writer of the book ‘Startup Funding’ will tell you everything you need to know when you are raising funds.

Thomas’ role as the host of "At The Money" podcast, where he delves into growth and investment strategies, illustrates his profound understanding of startup dynamics. He will cut through the noise and give you clear, practical advice on securing funding, based on real-world experience. If you want insights from someone who’s deeply involved in the Dutch startup scene, this is a talk you don’t want to miss.

Attending Investors

Are you looking for funding? We got you covered! To name a few, these are some investors coming to Crossroads 2024:

Location: Dotslash (Utrecht)

Dotslash is THE startup/scale-up hub of Utrecht. Crossroads 2024 will take place inbetween building ./100 and /.400. 

For more info on how to get there, click here (Europalaan 100, Utrecht).

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