Hello, I’m Jasper.
After founding a company right after graduating from university, I successfully led it for 14 years. Throughout this journey, I navigated phases of growth and transformation multiple times. Eventually, a desire to explore new markets, industries, and collaborations inspired me to take the next step. I sold my shares, confident in leaving the company in capable hands.
Now, I’m seeking opportunities to add value to innovative organizations. While looking for something permanent, I'm available as a freelancer
I’m known for…
Achieving results
A hands-on approach
Quick thinking
Acting intuitively
Connecting the dots
Being a team player
Bringing structure to business processes
Strategic thinking and serving as a sparring partner
What I do
As a seasoned generalist I bring a flexible and results-driven approach. My expertise includes:
(Interim) Management: Providing leadership and stability during transitions or growth phases.
Business Development: I have gained extensive experience with business development while building my business from scratch.
Product Management: Overseeing the development, launch, and optimization of products.
Project Management: Leading a team and driving a project to successful completion, on time and within budget.
Operations Management: Streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
Whether you need temporary leadership, product innovation, or operational improvements, I’m here to help businesses thrive.
Get in touch
Now that you know a bit about me, I’d love to learn more about you. Tell me about yourself and your business! Let’s connect and explore how we can work together.
Phone: +31 6 1984 0380
Email: [email protected]
A more detailed overview of business experience and resultsGeneral manager and business owner for 14 years
Experience: Responsible for Finance, HR, Legal, Business Development and general management. Led innovation across various projects and managed the sale of non-core activities.
Result: Maintained a healthy, profitable business throughout the years, culminating in a successful exit.
Some of the successful venturesTutor business
For me, it all began with a national tutoring business for students. Within two years, we were active at 9 of the 13 Dutch universities. The key driver of this success was our innovative approach, involving the local student community.
Experience: I developed the business concept, built partnerships, and managed the team as the business grew.SchoolStudent
This project addressed both short- and long-term issues related to the acute teacher shortage in the Netherlands, while simultaneously creating ideal jobs for university students who wanted to work with children. A classic win-win that drove significant growth.
Experience: I was responsible for the ideation, pilot phase, and business development from inception to exit. I led the project team as we scaled to 170 employees. As we grew, I introduced OKRs to improve efficiency and maintain quality. We achieved a 4.8/5 customer satisfaction score while maintaining industry-standard profitability during this growth phase.GMAT Amsterdam
A highly efficient test prep center since 2011, offering both online and classroom teaching.
Experience: I was responsible for product management, pricing strategy, marketing, and sales.Careerstarter/Hellotest
I co-founded Careerstarter, an assessment training center with in-classroom training. Leveraging my online experience from GMAT Amsterdam, I shared the idea of an an online training center for assessments which became Hellotest.
Experience: I worked as a trainer for large groups (up to 100 participants) and played a key role in running the business and improving results. I exited in 2017 to focus on more profitable ventures.