Irene Verheijen

Irene Verheijen, MBA, is a dynamic business consultant and mentor with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as a mentor at Startupbootcamp, Irene aids startups in business model validation, GTM strategy, and fundraising, successfully raising over €1M for ventures in AI, De-Fi, and renewable sectors. Irene also founded and manages Ignitime Consulting, focusing on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among leaders. As an MBA and executive MBA coach at the University of Bath, Irene facilitates personal development for modern leaders. Additionally, Irene provides entrepreneurship coaching through Forward·Inc for newcomers to the Netherlands. Previous roles include Business Professional at Burberry, Operations Director at HCMed Innovations, and Sales Manager at Pfizer, complemented by a foundation in clinical laboratory sciences from National Taiwan University. Irene holds an MBA from the University of Bath and multiple degrees in medical sciences.