2025 Unknown Community Celebration The Hague

On 11th September 2025, I attended the Unknown Community Celebration at Titaan in The Hague. This event brought together founders, students, and changemakers to reflect on achievements from the past year and look ahead to future impact. The afternoon focused on connection, inspiration, and strengthening the ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs. Like the 2024 Unknown Campus … Continue reading 2025 Unknown Community Celebration The Hague

Accelerator Squared The Hague – free online course for entrepreneurs

I actually can't remember where I first came across this, but have recently started a free online course for entrepreneurs. It's aimed at those in The Hague, but I believe is accessible for everyone. You can sign up here: https://learn.acceleratorsquared.com/ I still have to take the time to go through and complete it, but it … Continue reading Accelerator Squared The Hague – free online course for entrepreneurs

2025 Summer School @ THUAS

For the 2nd year, I taught in the summer school @ The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Again I had the pleasure of working with Mandy. One of my favourite things is the diversity in this group. This year our field trip was to The Hague Tech. For more information: https://www.thuas.com/programmes/exchange-programmes-other-courses/hague-summer-school

2025 Den Haag Inspireert / The Hague Inspires

On Friday 13th June 2025, I enjoyed attending Den Haag Inspireert (The Hague Inspires) @ the Fokker Terminal. I've been several times to this annual event and always enjoy seeing the showcase of amazing entrepreneurial ideas in our city. https://youtu.be/YrKOATUs6Jw?feature=shared The afternoon offered a combination of workshops, presentations, awards and networking. A translation of the … Continue reading 2025 Den Haag Inspireert / The Hague Inspires

Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Inspiration Session

Most people have heard of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Last week (5 June 2025) I learned about the IDGs (Inner Development Goals). Have you heard of these? I highly recommend looking into them! This session was offered by the ESC IDG Hub: The ESC IDG Hub is a collaborative initiative designed to enrich systemic … Continue reading Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Inspiration Session

Female Ventures Founders Table and Dinner The Hague (04 June 2025)

I will be attending this event on behalf of The Hague Online: Join an evening of experience-sharing and networking at the Women Foundersโ€™ Table & Dinner, hosted by Female Ventures Delft/The Hague in collaboration withย Women in Tech Netherlandsย andย Dirkjan Hupkes, host ofย Women Disrupting Tech,ย Hotel voco The Hagueย as well as theย Ireland Netherlands Business Association (INBA)ย andย Embassy of Ireland. … Continue reading Female Ventures Founders Table and Dinner The Hague (04 June 2025)

2023 Stories Unfold Self-Publishing Conference, Amsterdam

On 20 March 2025, I I travelled from The Hague to Amsterdam for the Stories Unfold Self-Publishing Conference. Here's the promo blurb: Join us for a full day packed withย inspirational talksย fromย successful self-published authors,ย practical workshopsย on topics like Print on Demand, digital distribution, editor/author relationship, book advertising and promotion, writing workshops, paper industry, imposter syndrome, book cover … Continue reading 2023 Stories Unfold Self-Publishing Conference, Amsterdam

Ten AI tools for entrepreneurs to try in 2025

DALLยทE representation of the article Hi - Renee here. A human. AI has exploded in recent years, and as an entrepreneur I'm trying to keep up. Here's an article I co-wrote with Chat GPT with a list of ten AI tools for entrepreneurs, each with a brief description and a link to their website. I've … Continue reading Ten AI tools for entrepreneurs to try in 2025

2024 ImpactFest The Hague

Welcome to ImpactFest! ImpactFest was created in 2016 to bring together ImpactCityโ€™s ecosystem of purpose-driven organisations from all corners of the world. ImpactFest provides a platform to present oneself, where investors pitch for entrepreneurs and where entrepreneurs and experts exchange experiences to scale together. In the past years, ImpactFest has become the leading impact event … Continue reading 2024 ImpactFest The Hague

2024 Society 5.0 Festival Amsterdam

9 & 10 October | The Social Hub Amsterdam City Amidst rapid technologisation, polarisation, the climate crisis, and burnout, it can be easy to sink into apathy and despair. But now is the time to gather and find agency, to do something: We need to transform society's social fabric. How? By listening, nurturing, and repairing our … Continue reading 2024 Society 5.0 Festival Amsterdam

Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

๐ŸŽ‰โœˆ๏ธ Embark on a cultural adventure like never before at our spectacular event: โ€œConnecting Culturesโ€! ๐ŸŒโœจ ๐Ÿ“… Set Your calendars for March 14th . The event will be at The Social Hub, letโ€™s turn it into a melting pot of diversity, starting at 5 PM until 7 PM! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿ” Test your knowledge and wit … Continue reading Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

There were numerous events to choose from on Friday 8 March 2024 - International Women's Day. I have very mixed feelings about this day. I absolutely believe we need to focus on and address the ongoing gender gaps in our world. However I feel uncomfortable at events with only women - inclusion is so important … Continue reading 2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

2023 Talent for Good Fair

On 8 November 2023, I attended the Talent for Good Fair, held where I work at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Organised by The Hague Humanity Hub, I'm sharing some screenshots and link below. Unfortunately I couldn't attend many of the events as I had other work scheduled for the day, but was great … Continue reading 2023 Talent for Good Fair

Creating a Communication Canvas – Guest Lecture for InHolland Creative Business

I first discovered the Creative Business Bachelor's Programme at InHolland last year via my daughter, as it's her top choice to study when she finishes high school. Then, I realised I had already crossed paths online with one of the lecturers, and via her was fortunate to meet lecturer Jonathan Evans at an event I … Continue reading Creating a Communication Canvas – Guest Lecture for InHolland Creative Business

Global School for Entrepreneurship – DEI Guest Lecture

On Thursday 12 October 2023, it was great to have the opportunity to give a guest lecture at the Global School for Entrepreneurship in Amsterdam. I learned about this University of Applied Sciences when I attended a press event earlier in the year for the opening of the Titaan building in The Hague. Their Amsterdam … Continue reading Global School for Entrepreneurship – DEI Guest Lecture

2023 Rise and Lead Summit The Hague

The 6th Rise & Lead Summit Europe 2023 will be held on September 14 & 15, 2023, at the NH Hotel in The Hague. Rise & Lead Women is an international non-profit organisation based in The Hague that advances gender-balanced leadership and inclusion in the workplace. Through their cross-industry insights, advocacy for change, and leadership … Continue reading 2023 Rise and Lead Summit The Hague

COVID19 and the effect on entrepreneurs

2020 has been a hard one for entrepreneurs. If you run your own business, it's nothing new to deal with a series of challenges. However many have been hit incredibly hard by COVID19 and the restrictions that governments around the world have put in place to curb the spread. Though there are some financial support … Continue reading COVID19 and the effect on entrepreneurs