Dennis Klompalberts

𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. The Netherlands is one of the most strategic starting points for US companies expanding into Europe. With its international business culture, strong digital infrastructure, and central location, it offers a unique combination of advantages that few other countries can match. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/e2cmVRYv

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I’m very happy to announce Prosus Group’s partnership with Techleap, a non-profit organisation empowering Dutch tech founders and CXOs. This is a great opportunity to create a new generation of Dutch AI-powered tech champions. 🚀 Through this collaboration, we’ll share: ➡️ AI expertise ➡️ Proven experience scaling global tech ➡️ Insights into emerging markets ➡️ Connections to high-growth ecosystems We have developed our own unique technology ecosystem focused on driving innovation, knowledge sharing, and growth. We’ll also host leadership masterclasses in September and October on leveraging AI in e-commerce, expansion, raising capital, and digital regulation. We’ll keep striving to make the Dutch tech scene even stronger and turn it into Europe’s top tech hub! Read more here: https://techleap.nl/ #Europe #Technology #Innovation #Prosus

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Part 2: The Netherlands tech ecosystem lost momentum. Second Insight: Percentage of Scaleup Capital Coming from Domestic Investors. Let’s talk about where Scaleup Capital is coming from. We define three funding stages: - Startup stage: Companies with under $15M in total funding - Breakout stage: Companies with $15M–$100M in total funding - Scaleup stage: Companies with over $100M in total funding The scaleup stage is less risky, these are companies raising large rounds ($100M+), often on track to become unicorns or market leaders. This stage is crucial for enabling society to participate in value creation. Think pension funds or government-backed capital being deployed into growth-stage VC funds. But this isn’t happening in the Netherlands. Only 8.6% of all scaleup capital in the Netherlands comes from domestic investors, far below the European top-10 average of 23%. To compare. 76% of all scaleup capital in the US is domestic. And this has nothing to do with market size. France is at 39.5%, and even Sweden reaches 26.4%. The Netherlands has large pension funds, but we’ve failed to convince leaders to invest in the scaleup stage asset class, both public and private money. Even with the data to show the returns is great. This is a huge problem. It means the Netherlands lacks domestic growth capital. More importantly: we, as a tech ecosystem community, are failing to ensure that society benefits from the success of its startups. The value creation is happening, but it’s going abroad. Question: I don’t know what the ideal percentage should be at this stage, but somewhere around 30–50% seems reasonable, if you want to stay competitive, strengthen your economy’s earning capacity, and safeguard social well-being.

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What do modern healthcare collections and 17th-century Dutch stock exchanges have in common? Way more than they should. When early trade and stock exchanges emerged in the 1600s, one big question was: how and when do we settle trades? With no central clearinghouses, everything settled bilaterally—manually, informally, and on delayed weekly or monthly cycles. The result? Manual effort, counterparty risk, constant disputes, and zero clarity on payment timing. Sound familiar to anyone in healthcare RCM? Today, buying a share is seamless. Settlement is practically invisible. No one thinks twice when trading shares in their brokerage account. But healthcare? Not even close. Yes, healthcare payments are more complex. But at the end of the day, a claim is a request for cash payment—just like settling a trade. Healthcare shouldn’t be this far behind. At Amperos, we believe LLMs mark the start of a new era in healthcare payments—where providers can soon adjudicate claims in near real time, shorten payment cycles, and cut down on the endless back-and-forth with payers. We’re still early. LLMs need to improve, and industry norms need to evolve. But the direction is clear—and we’re excited to help shape what comes next.

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A good product and a list of leads don’t equal growth. That’s a truth most SaaS founders learn too late. Because SaaS sales isn’t about one big deal. It’s about proving value. Month after month. To customers who can leave anytime. I spoke with Jurjen van Rees, founder of The Fractional Sales Leader, about what really drives SaaS sales success. A few takeaways: - In early stage, you are the sales team - Don’t hire sales too early—build the process first - Call it “Proof of Value,” not a pilot - Wait until ~€100k MRR before adding marketing - Focus on retention—it’s not a department, it’s your strategy Scroll through the slides to see more → Want the full interview with more tactical tips and real examples? Comment ‘𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄’ and I’ll send it over.

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What they don’t tell you in the Boardroom…Ai... In a board meeting last week, another baord member and investor asked: “So… what’s your AI strategy?” Fair question. But also kind of like asking, “What’s your eating strategy?” You know you need it. You just don’t really know what it means—or where to start. Here’s the simple truth: AI isn’t a strategy. It’s a tool. And like any tool, it’s only useful if it removes friction from your business. That’s the lens every founder should be using: Where are we wasting time, energy, or money… …and how could AI reduce or eliminate that? Start with use cases like: – Replacing repetitive tasks that eat up your team’s day – Predicting customer churn or product demand better than your gut – Automating insights from messy spreadsheets no one wants to touch – Giving your sales team intel that actually shortens the cycle AI doesn’t have to be some huge platform rollout or 12-month roadmap. Sometimes it’s just plugging into a tool that makes your ops team 20% faster this week. Here’s how to frame your thinking: What decisions do we make every week that are slow, painful, or inconsistent? Where do customers or employees feel friction? What insights could we act on if we had them in real time? You don’t need an AI strategy. You need a friction elimination strategy—with AI as the enabler. Don’t chase buzzwords. Chase efficiency. That’s where the real ROI lives. What are your thoughts? How have you addressed this vs mindless wandering..? #AIstrategy #startuplife #foundertruths #ecommercegrowth #dtc #operations #aiinbusiness #leadership #businessfundamentals #entrepreneurship

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Beyond Growth Hacking: Building Authentic Relationships with AI Check out the new episode #77 of Botcasters with Michiel Verstraten, founder at YouLynq.me🚀    📺 Take a look at: https://lnkd.in/duKWFyBP 🎶 Or listen while cooking, driving, or cleaning: https://lnkd.in/dQWv4NeE About Michiel: Michiel's journey in LinkedIn strategy began in 2019 with the founding alongside his brother, Maarten. They aimed to transform LinkedIn into a networking platform focused on smart content and genuine conversations. Through data-driven methods, YouLynq.me has assisted over 600 businesses in maximizing their LinkedIn potential, utilizing AI for more efficient, human-centered networking. Recognized as the #11 Business Influencer in the Netherlands in 2025 by Favikon, Michiel blends his expertise in finance, consulting, marketing, and more. He collaborates with major institutions like ING, Rabobank, and BMW. Beyond entrepreneurship, he contributes as a columnist and guest lecturer at Amsterdam University and volunteers with Make-A-Wish Nederland. Michiel’s story underscores his commitment to authentic connections, exploring technology to empower communities. What will you learn in this podcast? In this episode, we explored the dynamic intersection of AI and LinkedIn marketing, delving into the essentials of building genuine relationships and navigating the challenges that come with implementing AI. Michiel shared insightful perspectives on how AI has become a cornerstone for their business success, now accounting for a significant part of their revenue. He emphasized the critical importance of nurturing long-term relationships over quick growth hacks. AI's impact on operational efficiency was a notable highlight, with benefits including automated follow-ups and streamlined administrative tasks, enabling businesses to maintain personal connections at scale. However, Michiel also cautioned about the rapid pace of technological change and the increasing reliance on AI tools. He pointed out that there are some pressing concerns, like cost control and data privacy, that need attention. Michiel's key advice for companies? Stay innovative and persistently test new solutions while balancing the integration of AI with a firm grasp on business processes. This approach ensures that companies can leverage the benefits of AI without losing control over essential aspects of their operations. Connect with us through our website, Instagram (@Botcasters), or by emailing us at ⁠⁠info@botcasters.nl⁠⁠. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode of Botcasters! #conversationdesign #chatbots, #AI, #behavioraldesign, #generativeai, #generativeAI #datascience #Visionary

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We announced MakeMyTrip Group’s Q3 results about ten days ago. Sharing a snapshot of how the bus ticketing vertical performed (YoY, constant currency): 🎟️ Bus tickets: ↑ 33% to 36.6 million 💵 Gross Bookings: ↑ 33% to $421 million 💰 Revenue (Adjusted Margin): ↑ 26% to $42.4 million The growth momentum has continued through the seasonally strong Q3 quarter. With a renewed focus across the ecosystem on safe and comfortable intercity travel, the bus industry is well positioned to serve many more customers in the days to come.

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Kingsday at Vondice Hotel Amsterdam. Knowing what's on the agenda of your customer is key to success. (and a lot of people fail at this) When I start with customers, we always discuss their ICP first. How is the Ideal Customer Profile, the persona you want to reach? Often, this is an easy question to answer. But answering this question is not enough. You can only reach your audience when you know what's on their agenda. When you are able to create content that matters to them because it's top of mind. Ask questions such as, What does it mean for your ideal customer that it is April? What is keeping them awake right now? What is the impact of having this problem on them? For example, if you are selling CRM solutions, you know why a company should invest in your solution. But are you able to understand the differences in the needs and pains based on the different profiles? The C-suite will experience the lack of a solid CRM solution, different from the director levels or the sales managers. When you can write about their exact needs and pains, your content starts to make an impact. Otherwise, you are just another post in their feed that is "just" interesting.

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