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BNR Nieuwsradio

BNR Nieuwsradio

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Subject matter expert in blockchain technology, digital identity, e-signatures and e-payments. Experience in working in public-private partnership projects and a keen eye for trends and the 'big picture' in internet transaction developments. Interested in international opportunities both in Europe and beyond. Specialties: Blockchain and distributed ledger technology Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Digital Identity, self-sovereign identity (SSI), authentication and authorization Online payments (peer-to-peer, e-banking, payment processing, mobile payments) Cybersecurity and risk management Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and encryption

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Johan is co-founder and managing partner at European early stage venture capital fund Peak, based in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Stockholm. Peak is fully funded and managed by experienced entrepreneurs with a portfolio of over 50 investments. Next to this, he is founding partner and IC chair at Healthy.Capital which invests in digital health companies. As an entrepreneur he is the founder of various companies such as data marketplace Adatus, social marketing business ReturnSocial (exit to Uberconnected in 2015), MailMedia and Yourleads (exit to OMG in 2009). Furthermore, he is active as a host at populair podcast The Big Exit Show, public speaker at different international events, and a frequent guest on the leading Dutch news radio station BNR.

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Investing & Supporting AI, B2B SaaS, Blockchain & Fintech companies

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Hi, I'm Koen, co-founder of Ara Research. We help businesses get paid faster while helping their customers thrive. What We Offer: AI-powered payment collection agents on WhatsApp and E-mail that save you time and increase successful collections. How We Help: ✅ AI talks to all your customers about payments, even outside business hours ✅ Automatically handle payments and reconciliations ✅ Drastically reduce your involvement in collection conversations ✅ Interest-free payment plans and other advice to help struggling customers Who We Help: Businesses sending 20+ monthly invoices on credit (post-paid). Our Impact: ⭐️ 46% response rate to our AI messages ⭐️ Helped MY / SG business groups collect $15,000 in 3+ year-old unpaid fees Why Choose Us: 🤝 Save Time: AI handles routine tasks 🤝 Save Money: 80% more affordable than full-time staff 🤝 24/7 Service: AI works round the clock 🤝 Customer-Friendly: Polite AI with human backup 🤝 Flexible: From simple reminders to complex cases Common Questions: 🤨 "Is AI as good as humans?" → We combine AI's scale with a human touch in difficult cases. 🤨 "Won't my customers be upset if they see Ara's brand instead of ours?" → Our system is fully white-labeled, customers only see your company's name, brand and voice. Let Ara transform your collections and improve cash flow while empowering your customers.

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As Lead Regional Sales Executive at Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, I drive Europe’s growth strategy with passion and vision. With nearly 9 years of experience in the crypto industry, including founding a successful algorithmic trading fund that achieved the highest trading volume on Bybit for 3 consecutive years, I bring deep expertise and a proven track record. Since joining Bybit in 2023, following my time at Thriven, I focus on strengthening strategic partnerships and seizing growth opportunities in a dynamic market. Additionally, I’m a frequent guest in the media, appearing on platforms like NPO1, Radar, NPO3, Videoland, and BNR, where I share my insights on crypto and finance with a broad audience.