Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• Advising on investment opportunities in the Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure sectors, with a focus on executive coaching, business case development, and industry benchmarking. Supporting with investor pitch deck optimization and delivering market insight through tailored articles and strategic guidance.

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• Providing data-driven insights and timely market analysis on the Bitcoin mining industry for institutional investors. This includes compelling articles, comprehensive reports, and expert-led masterclasses designed to support strategic decision-making.

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

• Market Intelligence, Strategic Advisory & Industry Matchmaking for Bitcoin Mining
• I provide specialized support to Bitcoin mining companies, investors, and infrastructure providers through a unique blend of market intelligence, strategic guidance, and industry connections.
• 🔍 Market Intelligence
• Go beyond raw data with actionable insights into mining economics, trends, and hardware innovation. From tailored reports to benchmark analysis and in-depth articles, I help clients sharpen their understanding of the market and communicate value effectively. I also deliver interactive masterclasses to teams and individuals who want to deepen their knowledge of mining fundamentals and best practices.
• 📈 Strategic Advisory
• I work closely with founders, executives, and investors to refine business models, strengthen positioning, and raise capital. Services include business plan assessments, investor pitch development, and M&A advisory—from due diligence to deal structuring and negotiation. I also provide executive coaching to help leaders develop a clearer strategic vision and improve decision-making.
• 🤝 Industry Matchmaking
• With a strong network across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe, I connect institutional investors with trusted mining partners. Whether sourcing rackspace, evaluating investment opportunities, or conducting due diligence, I guide clients through a structured process to ensure alignment and risk mitigation. My platform also helps site operators market and sell rackspace through our newsletter (6,000+ subscribers) and targeted outreach.

Sep 2021 – May 2022 · 8 mos

• Conducting market research, creating a Go-to-market strategy, mapping clients, arranging introductions & demonstrations, coordinating trade show participation and developing a subsidy application.

Feb 2019 – Feb 2022 · 3 yrs · Den Haag, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Nederland

• Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Supporting Dutch companies in seizing business opportunities in South America by conducting market research, organizing events / seminars / webinars and coordinating trade missions and trade fair participations
• Facilitate the development and implementation of Public Private Partnership trajectories
• Liaising with Dutch Economic Diplomatic Network in the region
• Focus on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru
• Sector account management Dutch Agrofood sector

Feb 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Supporting rural communities while enhancing the beauty of local and sustainable hand craftsmanship.
• Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Importing home textile products from Latin America to The Netherlands
• Account Management suppliers
• Back office support

Jan 2013 – Jan 2019 · 6 yrs · The Hague Area, Netherlands

• Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing private sector development programmes with a focus on export to Europe, working mainly in agro-food sectors (coffee, cacao, natural ingredients, wine and aquaculture).
• Organizing trainings, workshops and seminars on export development and promotion, export marketing, access to finance, market research, market intelligence, branding, traceability and more.
• Leading multi-stakeholder initiatives with international partners, business support organizations and service providers in Europe and Latin America on topics like sector promotion strategies and export development.
• Coordinating activities related to the (access to) finance, including account management of financial institutions, development of trainings related to finance, implementation of financial diagnoses and advising internally on the topic of (access to) finance.
• Composing and leading teams of experts/consultants and international partners.
• Monitoring and managing project and programme results and budgets.
• Developing blockchain projects and internal advisor on implementation of decentralized ledger technology.
• Work experience in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Europe (various countries).
• Achievement: Successfully supported 70 companies through export coaching programmes which resulted in € 95 million in exports to EU/EFTA & non-EU/EFTA countries in 2017.

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Main tasks and responsibilities
• Coached and advised managers in identifying, building, formalizing and maintaining partnerships.
• Coached and advised managers in writing funding applications and reports, and creating budgets.
• Coached and advised managers in implementing capacity development activities.
• Developed, executed, and coordinated Partnership and Capacity Development strategy.
• Enrolled capacity development projects in Nicaragua, South Africa, Uganda, and Poland.
• Organized and provided training to managers.
• Built and maintained international network concerning the appointed field of activities.
• Carried out project budgeting, planning, monitoring and evaluating.
• Contributed to development of strategy, policies and procedures of department and organization.
• Managed volunteers.
• Additional activities
• Chairman Employee Representative Body (ERB).
• Achievement: Supported managers in obtaining funding from the Dutch Postcode Lottery for the Land of Promise programme. Established more than 50 partnerships worldwide.

Oct 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Main tasks and responsibilities
• Acquiring financial support from governmental institutions, NGO’s and trust funds: Mapping funding opportunities, composing and maintaining network, writing applications and reports, and composing project budgets
• Project budgeting, planning, monitoring and evaluating
• Contributing to development of the department’s policy and procedures.
• Directing project assistants
• Additional activities
• Chairman Employee Representative Body (ERB)
• Member of internal ISO audit team
• Achievement: Obtained over € 3 million from various donors, including Dutch Postcode Lottery, CNV International and Cordaid.