Sebastiaan Hooft

The Academic and Practical Duo: Meet the Experts Behind Entrepreneurship Awards Workshops

We are delighted to introduce you to the exceptional duo behind the Entrepreneurship Awards Workshops - Ger Zwartendijk and Sebastiaan Hooft. This powerful team combines academic rigor with real-world entrepreneurial experience, offering a unique blend of theory and practice to inspire, educate, and equip participants with essential skills for success

A Glimpse into the Entrepreneurship Award Workshop: The Journey from Icebreakers to Impactful Pitches

The Entrepreneurship Award Workshop is a unique program that takes participants on an exciting journey through the world of entrepreneurship. It is designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, and innovation in a dynamic and engaging environment, providing a transformative learning experience. Let's take a look at what this journey entails,

Mastering the Mind: The Psychological Arsenal of Successful Entrepreneurs

Unlock the Secret Weapons of Billionaire Minds! Unleash Your Inner Elon Musk with These Psychological Tactics. Imagine launching a startup amid an economic downturn, the anxiety creeping in with each passing day. For many entrepreneurs, this isn't just a hypothetical situation but a daily reality. Entrepreneurship is often romanticized, but

Shark Tank? A Splash in the Ocean of Startup Pitching

When we think about pitching a startup, the first image that likely pops into many minds is the dramatic, high-stakes environment of reality TV shows like "Shark Tank." The tension, the lights, the hard-hitting questions from industry titans - it's a thrilling spectacle. But it's also just that - a

Ignite Your Team's Potential with Entrepreneurship Awards Workshops

At the Entrepreneurship Awards, we are committed to fostering innovation, growth, and team collaboration through our tailored entrepreneurship workshops. Over the years, we have been privileged to transform diverse teams and inspire entrepreneurs across various industries. Our workshops, developed by industry experts and based on an innovative curriculum, equip participants

Unleashing the Power of Entrepreneurship for Global Good: Lessons from the Hogwarts for World Improvers

We trust that you are always looking for sources of inspiration and education, and we have found a unique one that aligns perfectly with our ethos. We recently came across an article published by Rutger Bregman in De Correspondent, titled "Meet the Hogwarts for World Improvers (warning: it's easier to

Gearing Up for Impact Investment: Advice from Philips Foundation's Innovation Lead

We're delighted to share exclusive insights from a recent presentation by Eddine Sarroukh, the Innovation Lead at Philips Foundation and head of their impact fund, to our full-time MSc students. Sarroukh's rich experience in impact investing provides practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking to create a meaningful impact through their ventures.

The Power of Validation - The Key to Unlocking Your MVP's True Potential

What a phenomenal day yesterday with 11 student teams presenting their progress on their journey from idea to startup! Among the highlights was a sustainable reverse logistics startup that impressed everyone with its innovative approach and achieved something remarkable – validation of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) through an actual sale.

Unlocking the Full Potential of AI: Advice for Entrepreneurs from Steve Blank

In this newsletter post, we discuss an article from Steve Blank about recognizing disruptive technologies like GPT-4 and how they can your businesses. We also share three examples of using GPT.

Unlocking Sustainable Entrepreneurial Success: Key Learnings from Rittal Nederland's Energy and Power Cluster

Learn critical insights into unlocking sustainable entrepreneurial success from Rittal Nederland's Energy and Power Cluster workshop at Gewoonboot, Amsterdam Noord.

Unlocking the Secrets to Developing an MVP That Attracts Investors: Insights from Eleven Student Startup Teams

Today, we had the privilege of coaching eleven student startup teams who are working on going from idea to startup. Based on these coaching sessions, we've put together this blog post to offer guidance to all student startup teams out there who are struggling to develop a Minimum Viable Products

Perfecting your investor pitch: valuable insights from top accelerator programs

Pitching to investors is essential for startup founders seeking funding and support. Top accelerator programs such as Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Techstars, Seedcamp, Startupbootcamp, Plug and Play, MassChallenge, and we at Entrepreneurship Awards offer invaluable guidance and insights to help startup teams refine their pitches. Today we will share the

Insights from Zorgvisie Academy's Masterclass

Entrepreneurial learning has become increasingly important in our fast-paced, technology-centric world. This is particularly true in the healthcare sector, where there is a pressing need for continuous innovation and adaptability. On March 9th, Zorgvisie Academy, in collaboration with Nyenrode Business Academy, hosted a masterclass that trained healthcare executives to collaborate

MSc31: first hot seat session

This month marks the beginning of a journey for a unique set of students: The full-time Nyenrode Business Universiteit MSC31 students who have decided to take the plunge and bring their ideas to life by starting a business. This newsletter presents the teams hoping to make a difference with their

Entrepreneurship in the Dutch healthcare sector

Entrepreneurship education enrollments at our partner Zorgvisie are going faster than ever. There seems to be an enormous need for knowledge on entrepreneurship within the Dutch healthcare sector, and healthcare institutions are prepared to invest in this. Entrepreneurial skills have become essential Healthcare institutions have always been focused on providing

MSc31: collected the best ideas

This week a group of 54 full-time Nyenrode Business University students started to go from idea to startup. The ultimate goal in four months is to pitch a startup to investors. One of the teams will win the Entrepreneurship Award. After a keynote by Aart Zandbergen, the group collected and

From idea to startup in one afternoon

Have you ever wanted to take an idea from concept to market in a single afternoon? Believe it or not, it’s possible! These executives turned their ideas into successful startups in just a matter of hours. Whether you’re an executive, a student, or just someone interested in business,

Learn from your mistakes

As entrepreneurs and executives, we often face difficult decisions and the pressure to move quickly and efficiently. While making bold decisions and empowered action is integral to our success, we must recognize and learn from our mistakes. At the Entrepreneurship Awards, we are proud to recognize the importance of embracing

The state of AI for entrepreneurship

As entrepreneurs, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends is crucial. This newsletter is dedicated to helping you understand one of the emerging trends of 2023-- the use of AI (artificial intelligence). Generative AI Application Landscape To make this trend easier to understand, we provide you with the Generative AI

Ten signs of sabotage

What a fascinating thought: in 1944, the predecessor of the CIA wrote a handbook on sabotaging organizations from within. For people who study entrepreneurship, this handbook can provide precious insight: how can you recognize and counteract the saboteurs of your organization? These are the ten most essential learnings we took

Entrepreneurship is a craft that can be taught

Entrepreneurship is an incredible skill that can be learned and perfected over the years. Ger Zwartendijk has been leading the way in teaching and inspiring others to become entrepreneurs with his best-rated programs and workshops. For the past ten years, Ger Zwartendijk has been catering to managers, CEOs, and students