Gijs van der Hulst

Gijs van der Hulst is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in partnerships and business development across various industries. Currently, Gijs serves as a Founding Partner at Positron Ventures, and holds advisory and directorial roles at Qubit Engineering Inc. and the personal holding company 2050. Previously, Gijs spent over a decade at Google, culminating in the role of Head of EMEA Partnerships, while also contributing to initiatives at Niantic Labs, where significant efforts went into developing early-stage products. Gijs's background includes prior experience as an Area Manager at Reed Elsevier and an International Management Trainee at Thomas Cook, complemented by an educational background featuring an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Groningen.