Through the mentors of the Startup EDR project, young founders and startups can access versatile support. The mentors offer support in a wide variety of areas. In addition to the comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise of the mentors, there is also the possibility to access the regional network of the mentors and thus gain valuable access to strategic contacts.

Franziska Kinzel (Oldenburg)

Do you need advice on your way to a successful startup which crosses the border? I am happy to help you. Let’s meet in a video conference and I will offer you support with your business model and help you connecting with interesting people and organizations all around Oldenburg.

Contact for free consultation oldenburgerlandsupport@startup-edr.eu  

Lennard Drogendijk (Friesland)

Hi! Do you want to connect to a mentor which will help you think about your business model, vision, and your basic rules for business engagement? I want to help you set your objectives and to build upon your added value. Being the founder of Inqubator Leeuwarden and working in the field of start-ups for over 20 years now, you can discuss anything with me. And if I don’t know how to help, I know somebody else.

Contact for free consultation  frieslandsupport@startup-edr.eu

Leif Conring (Emsland)

Hi! If you are looking for a mentor to help you with the business model, the customer perspective and the basics, I am your contact. I can also support you with the digital implementation of your  project and am specialized in implementing data-driven business models and digital platform solutions. If I can’t help  you with my knowledge, my colleagues or someone in my network  definitely can.

Contact for free consultation  emslandsupport@startup-edr.eu 

Diederich Bakker (Groningen)

Do you need advice for your marketing? I can help you with your growth marketing strategies and how to get valuable input from your target market. With more than 20 experience in the Dutch and German market I probably know the right connections in the regional and international startup ecosystems. And we can talk about the German market characteristics and discuss differences between German and Dutch business culture. 

Contact for free consultation groningensupport@startup-edr.eu

Derren de Jong (Drenthe)

With me you can discuss your business model and your goals for the future. I am experienced with helping startups grow and reach their targets. Within the time that we will have together, I will listen to your needs and give you advice about business development, product testing, market acquisitions and anything else that comes to the table.

Contact for free consultation    drenthesupport@startup-edr.eu  

Constance Reuvekamp (Drenthe)

I can help you with your pitch deck and business plan, support you in building the team you need to succeed, and I am able to provide you with useful connections – for example, in Germany. With my background in international business, startup entrepreneurship, management, and international finance, I’d love to support you in our cross-border programme!

Contact for free consulation     drenthesupport@startup-edr.eu

Maria Yordanova (Drenthe)

Do you have your marketing goals in place? Next step is to reach them through the means of data-driven digital marketing! We can work together towards a digital marketing strategy that fits your startup and does not require a big marketing budget. Request a consultation and let’s hit the ground running!

Contact for free consulation     drenthesupport@startup-edr.eu

More EDR Mentors

Mentors

Organisation/Business

Top Expertise

Expertise

Languages

Region

Diederich Bakker

Hanzehogeschool

Marketing

Internationalization, Marketing Research, Branding, Marekting (digital), network, Communication

Englisch, German

Groningen

Harm Wiekens

Comparium

Marine

Accountancy, Finance, Lean, operation Management

Dutch, English, German

Drenthe

Rolf Koops

BuildinG

Construction & Engineering

Marketing Strategy, Finance, Consultancy, Contracts, Relations

Dutch, English

Groningen

Bettina Parré

Wirtschaftsförderung und Stadtmarketing der Stadt Emden

Marine

Funding

German, English

Ostfriesland

Rave Albert

SENS Retail

Consumer Durables (electronics)

Business Development, Internationalization, Marketing Analysis, Marketing Management, Retailing

Dutch, English

Drenthe

Johann Rottmann

Seedhouse

Consumer Staples & IT

Early Stage, Network, Economics, Financials

German, English

Osnabrück

Patricia van der Schaf

Hanzehogeschool

Entrepreneurship, Business Development, (Online-) Marketing, communication, sparring, Strategy

Dutch, English

Groningen

Florian Stöhr

Seedhouse/Serial Founder

Consumer Staples & IT

Business Development, Pitches, Presentations, Financing Contacts

German, English

Osnabrück

Bob Voorneveld

Noorderpoort

IT, Digital

Dutch, English

Groningen

Hans Westerhof

Bestart

Funding, Consultancy, Entrepreneurship, Management

Dutch, English

Friesland

Raymond Bosch

Insrease Scalability

Corporate Finance

Corporate Financing, Growth Strategy, Finance

English, German, Dutch

Drenthe

Cambell Parsons

Hanzehogeschool

Finance

Finance, Business Development, Commercial real estate banking, Growth Strategy, Corporate Financing

English, German, Dutch

Drenthe