We are honored to welcome Constantijn van Oranje to F&A Next, a figure synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurship within the Dutch and international tech ecosystems. Constantijn van Oranje has dedicated his career to fostering a vibrant startup culture, serving as a Special Envoy for Techleap. This is the initiative to turn The Netherlands into a European powerhouse for tech companies. He and his team run programs and connect a community of the most promising and ambitious startup & scale-up founders in The Netherlands. Techleap also works with stakeholders like the government to improve the conditions for tech entrepreneurs to scale their companies. His leadership has significantly contributed to positioning the Netherlands as a global hub for technological innovation and startup success.
His commitment to creating a sustainable and supportive environment for startups is evident through his involvement in various initiatives, including Startup Fest Europe, which Constantijn co-founded. This is still the biggest start-up event ever organised in The Netherlands.
He is member of the National Growth Fund Investment Committee, Board member of the NATO Innovation Fund, Fellow at Deloitte Centre for the Edge and Senior Advisor Digital Technology & Macro Strategy at Macro Advisory Partners in London and New York. Additionally, he is ambassador of the European Innovation Council.
Previously, Constantijn was Chief of Staff to VP Neelie Kroes at the European Commission in charge of the Digital Agenda and led the Brussels office of the RAND Corporation following jobs at Booz Allen & Hamilton, IFC and the Cabinet of EC Commissioner Hans van den Broek.
Constantijn’s deep insights into the dynamics of investment, innovation, and the challenges and opportunities facing the agri-food sector make him a pivotal figure in discussions that aim to shape the future of food and agriculture.
Aside from innovation and technology, Constantijn van Oranje is passionate about art, music, photography, and nature.
