Ruud Hendriks

Ruud Hendriks is an experienced entrepreneur and leader, currently serving as Chairman and Co-founder of Startupbootcamp, the largest mentor-driven accelerator group outside the U.S., since April 2011. In addition, Hendriks is a Member of the Supervisory Board at Invest-NL, focusing on sustainable innovation in the Netherlands, and Co-host of the Doorzetters/Go Getters Podcast, exploring the resilience of entrepreneurs. With a background as Co-founder of Innoleaps, an innovation accelerator for corporates, and The Talent Institute, which prepares talent for the evolving job market, Hendriks has a strong focus on education and business development. Past roles include Advisory Board Member at BSUR, Columnist at Emerce, and Presenter at BNR Nieuwsradio, alongside previous experience on the Supervisory Board of Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers. Hendriks holds educational credentials from the School voor de Journalistiek and Cartesius lyceum Reina Prinsen Geerling HAVO.