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MEET & LET Award 2025 | Raise the Ambition

Bringing together the most visionary and influential tech founders from the Netherlands.

May15
Thu, 15 May '2513:3022:30
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About

What to expect

Raise the Ambition

Scaling a company is like stepping into the center ring of a grand performance—a dazzling spectacle where vision, precision, and boldness converge to create something unforgettable. MEET 2025, the flagship event of the Techleap community, invites you to choreograph your next act and imagine the breathtaking heights your scaleup can reach.

This year’s theme, Raising the Ambition, embodies a spirit of hope and possibility as we navigate our fast-evolving world. Founders are called upon to embrace the transformative power of technology, rethinking their business processes and models in light of emerging innovations like AI. While the landscape may be uncertain, it also brims with opportunities for those daring enough to adapt and innovate.

You’ll connect with the brightest minds in Dutch tech—visionaries who see change as an opportunity to push creative boundaries and forge new paths. Together, we’ll build Europe’s most interconnected tech community, united by collaboration and a shared ambition to thrive amidst transformation. The conversations sparked here will lay the groundwork for partnerships that not only elevate your company but enrich the entire ecosystem, fostering resilience and growth.

The grand finale? The Leading Entrepreneur in Tech Award, a moment to honor those who have navigated challenges with ingenuity and tenacity. Through inspiring sessions, invaluable connections, and moments of celebration, MEET 2025 will equip you with the tools to deliver a performance that captivates and inspires, allowing you to shine brightly even in the face of change.

MEET 2025: Step into the spotlight and shape the future of Dutch tech

What is MEET?

MEET is the unmissable annual in-person event hosted by Techleap for Scaleups, bringing together the most visionary and influential tech founders from the Netherlands. The event is designed to foster valuable relationships and address key challenges in scaling tech businesses.

What is the LET Award?

The Leading Entrepreneur in Tech (LET) Award is a beacon of excellence within the Dutch tech ecosystem, annually celebrating those who are shaping a more innovative and diverse future in technology. These entrepreneurs stand out for their innovative tech-centric solutions, inspiring the tech community and embodying the spirit of ambitious, large-scale thinking.

If you're only available for the evening programme, please email us at scale@techleap.nl

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Unparalleled networking with 400+ top founders, experts, and investors, opening the door to meaningful connections and partnerships
  • Exclusive insights through AMAs, discussions, and interactive sessions designed to spark new ideas and actionable takeaways
  • A celebration of ambition at the Leading Entrepreneur in Tech (LET) Award dinner (17:30-22:30), recognising entrepreneurs driving Dutch tech forward
  • A room filled with the most influential minds in Dutch tech - be part of the conversations defining its future.

Speakers

Who's on stage

29 confirmed
Thomas Plantenga
Thomas PlantengaCEO @ VintedView profile
Vidya Peters
Vidya PetersCEO @ DataSnipperView profile
Victor Knaap
Victor KnaapCo-Founder @ .MonksView profile
Brendon Montgomery
Brendon MontgomeryCRO @ VesperView profile
Kees Aarts
Kees AartsFounder @ ProtixView profile
Ryan Sarver
Ryan SarverInvestor @ Forum VenturesView profile
Yorick Naeff
Yorick NaeffCo-Founder & CEO @ BUXView profile
Anthony Alcaraz
Anthony AlcarazSenior AI/ML BD/Strategist Startups, and VC EMEA Strategic Pursuits @ AWSView profile
Femke van de Hoef
Femke van de HoefCounsel / Attorney at Law @ Loyens & LoeffView profile
Marili 't Hooft - Bolle
Marili 't Hooft - BolleCEO @ TrengoView profile
Patrick Stal
Patrick StalSVP Marketing International (CMO) @ HelloFreshView profile
Constantijn van Oranje
Constantijn van OranjeSpecial Envoy @ TechleapView profile
Dana Connor
Dana ConnorVP Marketing @ ChannelEngineView profile
Mikhail Kokorich
Mikhail KokorichCEO & Founder @ DestinusView profile
Matthijs Aler
Matthijs AlerCEO @ OhpenView profile
Anouk ter Laak
Anouk ter LaakCEO @ In OvoView profile
Lex Hoefsloot
Lex HoefslootCo-Founder @ LightyearView profile
Marjella Lecourt - Alma
Marjella Lecourt - AlmaCEO & Co-Founder @ DatamaranView profile
Vincent Ruis
Vincent RuisStartup & Scale-Up Banker @ RabobankView profile
Bastiaan van Wijnen
Bastiaan van WijnenInternational Business Advisory @ RabobankView profile
Mark Richman
Mark RichmanEquity Capital Markets NYC @ RabobankView profile
Bob van Luijt
Bob van LuijtCEO & Co-Founder @ WeaviateView profile
Clare Jones
Clare JonesCEO @ PolarstepsView profile
Amanda Bao
Amanda BaoHead of Strategy @ .MonksView profile
Sanne Manders
Sanne MandersPresident @ FlexportView profile
Jitse Groen
Jitse GroenFounder & CEO @ Just Eat Takeaway.comView profile
Angelique Schouten
Angelique SchoutenFounder & CEO at 10x.TeamView profile
Roman Chernin
Roman CherninCo-Founder & CBO @ NebiusView profile
Channah Blocq
Channah BlocqRegional Director Benelux @ NVIDIAView profile

Agenda

Schedule

13:15 - 14:00

Walk-In

Foyer // Ground Floor

14:00 - 15:00

14:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 16:00

Networking Hour

Foyer // First Floor

16:00 - 17:00

Upperdeck // Second Floor

17:00 - 17:35

17:30 - 17:45

MEET Closing

Upperdeck // Second Floor

17:35 - 17:45

MEET Closing

Upperdeck // Second Floor

17:45 - 18:30

LET Drinks

Foyer // Ground Floor

18:30 - 21:15

LET (NeXT) Award Dinner Show

Blackbox // Ground Floor

21:15 - 22:30

Cocktails & Networking

Foyer // Ground Floor