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Startup Pass-port

Startup Pass-port
Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Upstream Festival
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Biotechnology
Upyourself
Entrepreneurship
TU Delft
Rotterdammertjes
Up Rotterdam
Peripartum Depression
Powerchainger
Energy
FRAS
Memorylab
Sustainable Packaging
Primo
Thoughtful Oasis
Case Canvas

The Startup Pass-port by Econsulate podcast series will serve as a platform to spotlight the inspiring stories and insights of ecosystem partners in leading startup communities. During our first series, we will focus on the startup ecosystem in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Each episode promises to offer valuable perspectives and expert advice, further enriching our understanding of this thriving ecosys... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes96Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 13 – Sjoerd van Berkel, Co-founder and Operator of Dutch Operator Fund. From building his own companies to becoming an angel investor, Sjoerd shares the experiences that shaped his a... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 12 – Guido Brugman, Founder of Hydrogenium. Driven by the growing challenge of PFAS contamination in his hometown of Dordrecht, Guido founded Hydrogenium to develop a sustainable sol... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 11 – Alexander Broekman, CEO of Superconnectors. As the CEO of Superconnectors, Alexander shares how meaningful connections can create opportunities that go far beyond financial inve... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 10 – Sebas Pronk, CEO and Co-founder of Lumox.

A biomedical scientist turned entrepreneur, Sebas is on a mission to transform cancer treatment through precision medicine. In this e... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 09 – Robin Hoogstraten, Co-founder of Upstream Festival.

As the co-founder of Upstream Festival and an ecosystem builder, Robin shares how thriving startup ecosystems are created t... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 08 – Maarten Tobias, Co-founder and CEO of Luxene.

A serial entrepreneur with three startups and multiple successful exits, Maarten is now focused on transforming road safety throu... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 06 – Joris Meijaard, Academic Director of the MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship Programme at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM).

With two decades of experience in entrepreneurship e... more

Season 07 of Startup Passport by Frontwalker continues with Episode 06 – Stef Traa, Co-founder of Droppie.

Since recording, Droppie has won the Climate & Energy category at the NL Startup Competition at Upstream Festival - a signal that making recy... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Hoogstraten
Co-founder of the Upstream Festival
Upstream Festival
Episode: Quality creates better connections
Maarten Tobias
CEO of Luxene
Luxene
Episode: Finding the right problem for new technology
Joris Meijaard
Academic director for the entrepreneurship program at Erasmus University
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Episode: Building entrepreneurs before building startups
Stef Traa
Co-founder of Droppie
Droppie
Episode: Doing good should be rewarded
Thomas Vles
Founder of GoDutch
GoDutch
Episode: The best startups begin with frustration
Lutger Rutten
Co-founder of Sixth Sense Diagnostics
Sixth Sense Diagnostics
Episode: Innovation Starts With Customer Problems
Lars Crama
Founding father of Upstream Festival; advisor and board member in Rotterdam's ecosystem roles
InnovationQuarter; Upstream Festival; Erasmus Enterprise; Super Connectors (advisory)
Episode: Nobody scales alone!
Amy Fitzpatrick
Founder and CEO of Decipher Woman; neuroscientist with clinical and research background in mental health, autoimmunity, and hormones
Decipher Woman
Episode: Predicting the #1 cause of maternal death
Eric Dragt
Founder of En Serio, a PR agency specialized in technology
En Serio
Episode: Lessons from 15 Years in Tech PR: A Founder's Journey: Eric Dragt: En Serio

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Apple Podcasts
#73
Netherlands/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#184
Netherlands/Business

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The best startups begin with frustration
Q: What learnings from your earlier ventures could you apply to GoDutch or future startups?
Sell early with an MVP, be willing to be vulnerable about mistakes, learn quickly, and iterate to reach a product people actually want to use.
The best startups begin with frustration
Q: Was it based on your previous experience, or was there a different way you came up with the company?
The idea grew from personal frustration with startup banking, and each venture taught him lessons that he applied to GoDutch, including prioritizing speed, human support, and AI-driven automation.
Innovation Starts With Customer Problems
Q: Is there interesse from potential customers beyond the current target market?
Yes, there is openness to broader deployment within the entire avocado supply chain, from growers to retailers, as long as it helps improve diagnostic capabilities.
Innovation Starts With Customer Problems
Q: Where would the tests be implemented in the avocado supply chain?
They would be used by independent quality inspection companies at points along the supply chain, replacing or augmenting eye-based inspections and enabling on-site, rapid testing.
Doing good should be rewarded
Q: What ambitions do you have for scaling the network in the coming years?
We aim to grow from fourteen to seventy locations in the Netherlands by 2027, supported by city leads and a lean core team plus many store-based staff, with plans to expand beyond the four major cities.

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This show centers on Rotterdam's startup scene, its ecosystem builders, and the practical realities of turning ideas into scalable ventures. Episodes spotlight collaboration across sectors, how regional hubs link universities, investors, and founders, and the mindsets that propel early-stage companies forward. Across topics like health tech, climate tech, circular economy, and talent ecosystems, guests share honest journeys, actionable lessons, and strategies for navigating funding, scaling, and partnerships. A notable edge is the emphasis on community-building, regional collaboration, and founder resilience as core drivers of regional success, with practical case studies from Rotterdam and its surrounding tech ecosystems.

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1. Robin Hoogstraten
2. Maarten Tobias
3. Joris Meijaard
4. Stef Traa
5. Thomas Vles
6. Lutger Rutten
7. Lars Crama
8. Amy Fitzpatrick

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