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#TUDelft and #CROW have investigated the interactions between human drivers and automated vehicles in mixed traffic in the #SAMEN project, which is essential for a transition to fully automated driving.  The project focused primarily on driving behavior, and the scientific results have been published in academic journals. A brandnew CROW publication produced by Marco Van Burgsteden (CROW) translates the scientific insights into practical applications for professionals, such as road authorities and driving education providers. With input from CROW, #RDW, and #Rijkswaterstaat, a systematic approach has been followed according to the CROW #assetmanagementmodel, aimed at #health, #safety, the #environment, and #accessibility. The document discusses a 'line of sight' for safe driving with automated vehicles in mixed traffic, based on existing ADAS applications, and offers possibilities for further improvement based on the SAMEN research. #SmartMobility #authonomousdriving #CCAM Many thanks to the project team: Supervisory team: Haneen Farah, Serge Hoogendoorn and Bart van Arem PhD Candidates: Nagarjun Reddy, Yongqi DONG and Yiyun W. Postdoc: Narayana Raju, Ph.D. CROW publication in English: https://lnkd.in/eQH4DZwY CROW publication in Dutch: https://lnkd.in/eytFNkdA projectwebsite: https://lnkd.in/ejTkGW9k

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Dutch Charities Face a Cybersecurity Reckoning: Essential Insights from The Trusted Third Party (TT3P)’s Latest Report Having broad and deep experience on supervisory boards of not-for-profits, I recommend The Trusted Third Party (TT3P)’s new Cybersecurity Report for Dutch Charities. It shines a spotlight on the current landscape, pinpointing key vulnerabilities and offering strategic recommendations for improvement. Dutch charities are embracing digital platforms for fundraising and service delivery like never before. But with this digital leap comes a critical concern: cybersecurity. Limited resources and a heavy reliance on volunteers leave these organizations vulnerable. Key Findings: - Insufficient Security Frameworks: Many charities need a structured approach to information security alignedwith standards like ISO 27001. - Low Executive and Supervisory Board Awareness: Cybersecurity often remains siloed within IT departments and is not recognized as an organizational priority at the board level. - Weak Incident Response Plans: Many lack clear protocols for responding to cyber incidents, exposing them during critical moments. Minimal Cyber Insurance Coverage: As Insiber.com’s research shows, there’s also a notably low adoption rate of cyber insurance, which increases financial risk in the event of a breach. Equip your organization against cyber threats. Access the full report here (Dutch Language):https://lnkd.in/eHXUfQZ8 or contact Patrick Jordens (For total transparency, The Trusted Third Party (TT3P) and Insiber.com are partners in delivering cyber resilience solutions to non-profit and commercial entities.)

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I am the first ever Dutch writer for this magazine (1 million readers worldwide) and that brings me great joy. Ethics in Silicon Valley are being shaped by technocratic and reductionistic thinking. How can we value these ethics? Are there alternative ethics? #longtermism #risks #technology #businessethics #ethics #Musk #MacAskill #BankFriedman My first article on Ethics and technology for Ctoday :

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🚀 #Now in the Growth Stage: How to accelerate startup development with these 3 key steps, shared by Sharon Klaver , Founder & MD of Builders: 👾Data Gathering: Gather as much data as possible to inform your decisions and strategies. ⭐Validation: Ensure both your product and team are thoroughly validated through testing and feedback loops. ✨Intuition Matters: Trust your instincts and listen to your gut feelings when navigating the startup journey. #EUSS24 #Entrepreneurship #BuildingSuccess

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How to reshape our gas stations to fit the mobility and energy transition   As a result of the transition towards an era of new modes of (energy for) mobility, there is less and less need for traditional gas stations. Amsterdam has around 60 traditional gas stations. Just imagine how many there are in all European cities!   My colleague Marek Kruszel worked over the past 4 years, together with public organizations and organizations in the energy & mobility sector to develop a vision for ‘The Gas Station of the Future’. He truly did an amazing job to translate this vision into a formal contract between the City of Amsterdam and TotalEnergies and Pon. The gas station at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam will be the first in our beautiful city to become future proof. His lessons learned, and those that are yet to be learned, can be of great value & inspiration for other cities across Europe to start reshaping their gas stations. #Duurzamemobiliteit #Innovati #Polis #Eurocities #Smartcities #Amsterdam #PON #TotalEnergies #SustainableEnergy #Innovatie #EnergieTransitie

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🌍 I recently had the fantastic opportunity to moderate a panel at the first Sustainability Expo in Amsterdam, diving into how #ESG and #tech can drive sustainable business 💡✨ Moderating is a joy when you have great panelists. My personal highlights: • Susanne Visscher-Biesheuvel, Microsoft 🌟emphasized the powerful link between #tech and #inclusion, sharing an inspiring project with Rijksmuseum that leveraged tech to help people with low vision experience art more fully 🎨 • Luke Purdy, Wieden + Kennedy 💬stressed that even in advertising —an industry that isn’t inherently sustainable— companies can embed sustainable practices and become B-Corp certified. When ESG becomes a company value, it drives real business and societal impact🌱 • Michel Visser, Booking.com reminded us to not overlook the ‘S’ in ESG. Every company has a social footprint – it’s essential to consider employees, suppliers, and local communities wherever you operate. Think of these as your social Scope 1, 2, and 3 🌍🤝 • Paul Zissermann, SkyTeam ✈️ not only shared the ongoing work to make flying greener and more inclusive, but also his vision of a future where flying is fully sustainable, with zero-emission tickets, spacious planes powered by alternative fuels, and tech-enhanced window seats for everyone 🌈 I’m excited to moderate more discussions like this! If you’re looking for a UN Global Compact Network Netherlands speaker or moderator, don’t hesitate to reach out. 📩 Thanks again for the opportunity and support Casey Jefferies Francesca Hannay Monica Pascual Peñas Linde Reus Merei Wagenaar What’s next? A few weeks of annual leave – because that’s moderation too 😉🌴

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Yesterday I was interviewed by ExchangeWire about Swapfiets and how we communicate sustainability. 🚲🍃 💡10 thoughts for marketers who are figuring this out (saved the best for last 😉): 1. Companies should be sustainable because making our planet & society better is the right thing to do. Walk the talk first. 👀 2. Brand ‘mission or purpose’ usually involves some degree of sustainability but they don’t NEED to be the same. 🤯 3. Your brand won’t solve all the problems of the world - pick one that you are amazing at solving and stick to it overtime. ⏳ 4. Never forget: A product / service needs to *fit needs* first and foremost (quality, identify myself with, price I can afford). Sustainability efforts that are not making you better for your audience should not be part of marketing scope. 👩🏽‍💻 5. Know that sustainability research often suffers from the “SAY-DO” gap. Few people will admit they don’t care, and few researches truly understand this effect. 🤨 6. Most people are motivated by ‘how buying sustainable makes them feel’. Brands that know how to communicate sustainability in a simple and relatable way are more successful than hyper sustainable brands that get lost in the numbers. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 7. Brands that are too hard on themselves about their impact will get stuck. Brands that do not care enough and overstate their impact won’t get away with it. Be reasonable and get your facts checked independently. 🧐 8. Let’s make sustainability sexy - explain visually what you mean and why should people care, how it impacts their lives. 🛟 9. Planting trees alone won’t make anyone buy your brand. Being the best at what you do will. 🌳 10. If by doing what you inherently do as a company makes the world a better place (like putting more bikes in the street ;)) you are in a very privileged position. Make sure people know how it contributes to their lives. And I hope you sell a lot more. 🚀 If this helped you, share it further, and let’s build a world with more transparent and effective sustainability communication. 😊 #Sustainability #BrandStrategy #BrandPurpose #Branding

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🚨 France 2040: The Critical Path Ahead The latest report from the Fondation Jean Jaurès - Jean Jaurès Stiftung - Jean Jaurès foundation - Jean Jaurès Stichting reveals unsettling yet crucial insights about our potential future. Two Potential Futures: 🤝🏽🌍 Alpha Future: A society that prioritizes collective well-being, cohesion, and protection of the vulnerable. Here, political authorities play a pivotal role in curbing inequality and moderating economic influence. 💸🔗 Omega Future: A society dominated by market forces and money, where the state is powerless, and inequality spirals into fragmentation and overreliance on unsustainable technology. I made my choice. Key Takeaways: 🙌🏻 Collective Action is Essential: Our future is not set in stone. We still have the power to shape it through decisive collective action. 🌟 💔 Embracing Sobriety: The concept of living with less is challenging, yet it’s crucial for bridging societal divides. Sobriety isn't about regression; it's about reconnecting with what truly matters—relationships, passions, and nature. 🍃 ⚡ Adaptation & Mitigation: You can’t pick one or the others, both are interlinked now, and we need to address them both. 🌍 Climate Debate Evolution: The conversation has shifted from questioning the reality of climate change (it’s real!) to debating the urgency of action versus a gradual transition. We can’t afford delays given the accelerating damage to ecosystems. ⏳🔥 It’s not just about what we do, but how we do it. And the choices we make today will shape not just the next 20 years, but the generations to come. 👇 Report below cc daphni #ClimateAction #France2040 #Sustainability #FutureIsNow

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Quick personal anecdote: I recently became the happy owner of my first apartment in Amsterdam. 🔑 As a homeowner, I couldn't wait to become a member of the HomeExchange community, which reminded me that they have been long-term customers of Livestorm. #Webinars are the cornerstone of their conversion strategy; every single new member is invited and qualified through Livestorm. I met Alice Lorenz, their CMO, this week to talk about their strategy, usage, what's working, and how we can help go above and beyond. Alice's team captures THOUSANDS of leads per month (proof that webinars can also be useful in a B2C environment, as long as there is volume) across different countries 🌍 The only way to push them down the funnel at scale is through webinars. Their conversion rate is insanely good; it's actually at the level of an average win rate on a B2B deal 🔥 They share customer stories, results, and financial incentives for leads to become paid members. It's just textbook best practices 👏 -- You can steal this and apply it to whatever business/use case: 1️⃣ Find a stream of audience that you need to convert (sell or train) at scale (1:1 would be inefficient time- and money-wise). 2️⃣ Set up a recurring webinar (same theme every week or month, depending on size) to push them down the funnel (e.g., create an account, have a call with someone, get a certification, apply for partnership, etc.). 3️⃣ Depending on size, take the delta that did not convert and invite them to a follow-up webinar or a 1:1 call. This should be about reassurance. 4️⃣ Repeat step 3 until you reach the end of the bell curve of conversions. -- Thank you again, Alice, for having me. I'm proud to be supporting such an amazing brand. 💙

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Last week, the Netherlands strengthened global collaboration and innovation in technology and healthcare. A Dutch delegation led by Minister of Economic Affairs Dirk Beljaarts met with Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures, which confirmed their intention to establish a fund in the Netherlands. This collaboration will provide Dutch companies and start-ups with access to a strategic network, knowledge and financing opportunities that will help accelerate innovation and growth in this crucial sector. It is also a concrete step in positioning the Netherlands as an innovation hub and strengthening ties with Silicon Valley and the Western U.S. Read more (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eTwRnt8V Learn why companies across industries #InvestInHolland to tap into the Dutch entrepreneurial mindset for innovative opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gdWy2kaN

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What is being done in the Netherlands with the money from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund? This is the first podcast episode in a series of four, in which we discuss various projects that are funded by the #NGEU #RRP, in areas such as quantum technology, green hydrogen, nature conservation and energy-saving measures for households. Kudo’s colleagues 👏Freek Janmaat Ingelise de Boer Koen Blankenstijn Liselotte Langer for getting this story out 👍

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Empower others to thrive by understanding the reality of periods 💪 Meet Marlou Cornelissen Founder of Period Reality an impact startup that educates about and advocates for living in sync with ones biorhythm 👋 🇳🇱 What do you do? "Hello! My name is Marlou and I am the Founder of Period Reality; a global movement to achieve gender equity through system-level change by educating about and advocating for living in sync with your cycle." 🇳🇱 Why did you start? "My journey started when I realised that turning my dreams into reality required more than just wishful thinking. "Why not be the change I want to see in the world?” So here I am, embracing my inner ChangeMaker, armed with determination, a sprinkle of humour and a mission to turn the world into a better place." 🇳🇱 How do you make change? "I make change by running Period Reality, advocating for gender equity and women's health. Addressing challenges in education and awareness, I forge deep connections with NGOs and global entities, leveraging strategic partnerships. My approach involves fostering understanding and promoting living in sync with one's cycle for lasting societal impact." 🇳🇱 Finally, why should people volunteer for your startup? "By joining, you will contribute to a global movement that empowers, educates and drives tangible progress toward a more equitable future for all!" Support a startup like Marlou's here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_9pyBBc Supporting everyone to live their best lives 🙌

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The applications for the sixth edition of the Amsterdam Startup Launch are open 🚀 Time to meet the runner-up of last edition: Widows and Widowers | Support voor Weduwen en Weduwnaars. Founder Astrid van Heumen about her start-up and the Amsterdam Startup Launch 🗯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀𝟰𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀? Widows4Widows is a community and a navigation-system for fellow widows, widowers and next to kin that supports and enables to embrace life again after the loss of a loved one. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵; 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺? It was a challenging and wonderful experience. It is great to be encouraged by professionals as well as inspired by the other team-members. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱? It absolutely helped me to formulate the business case more clear and also gave me a lot of positive energy to continue, but most of all to keep on believing! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀𝟰𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀? We continue building the app and launching it before Websummit Lisbon 2024. We are ready for a first funding round but in the meanwhile like to continue to support fellow widows, widowers and next to kin during their emotional rollercoaster and the practicalities of the day to day life. 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀? A full 100% it was to me a great learning curve and it is an eye-opener and a lovely experience to realise that you are not the only one struggling dealing with the all the little and more important to do’s building a successful startup.  Check out the #AmsterdamStartupLaunch: https://lnkd.in/ejPxREs9 - a course of 12 highly interactive sessions in which you will gain all the knowledge and tools you need to develop your business idea into a solid business plan, with support from experts of Roland Berger & Van Doorne. #vu #startup #entrepreneurship VU StartHub

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🌍✨ Expanding our horizons at ImpactFest: empowering change through entrepreneurship! Last week, the Venture Centre HvA team attended ImpactFest 2024 in The Hague, one of Europe’s largest impact conferences. The event gathered changemakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to explore innovative solutions for a more sustainable and inclusive world. 🌱 Throughout the day, our team (Daniela Redondo Vélez, Romaike Slikker, Lotte Pröpper, Daimy Olislagers, JuanFra Alvarado Valenzuela and Puck Middelkoop) engaged in inspiring presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, gaining invaluable insights into sustainability, social innovation, impact investing, and scalable solutions for global challenges. 💡 Our Key Takeaways: - Sustainability in action: 🌱 The conference emphasized practical solutions to some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges. We’re excited to bring these sustainable practices into our own initiatives. - Impactful business models: 🔎 Exploring how purpose-driven business models are shaping the future gave us fresh inspiration for supporting our students in building their ventures. - Networking with purpose: 🤝 The team connected with like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to driving positive change. These new relationships will fuel future collaborations and opportunities. We’re grateful for the connections we made and the inspiration we found. As we move forward, we’re committed to integrating these insights into our entrepreneurial initiatives at Venture Centre HvA to empower the next generation of change-makers. Check out a short recap of the event in the video below!👇 #ImpactFest #SocialInnovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #VentureCentreHvA #AUAS #HvA

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The Erasmus University is reporting all its contacts with Israeli academic institutions to the pro-Palestinian students. According to this AD article, the Leefbaar Rotterdam (Liveable Rotterdam) party is protesting against this cowardly step. I wonder what’s next - Adding the letter “J” to all joint publications with Israeli scholars? Blue star to be worn by all Jewish students? As long as proper disclosure is required, why not share all contacts with muslim countries such as Turkey (genocide and ethnic cleansing of Armenians and Kurds) and Iran (genocide of its own people) China (genocide of Uygurs) etc. Not that I think that Israel is getting anywhere close to the atrocities created by these countries. History is giving the Dutch nation a second chance, after the massive collaboration in WW2 that enabled the anihilation of its Jewish community. But so far it looks like history is repeating itself. Below are an extract and a link to the article: “Leefbaar Rotterdam boos over houding Erasmus Universiteit na mail naar studenten over protestacties Leefbaar Rotterdam maakt zich kwaad over de ‘laffe houding’ van de Erasmus Universiteit. Die stuurde een mail aan studenten en medewerkers waarin een lijst werd gedeeld van banden met Israëlische universiteiten. ,,Academische partners worden voor de bus gegooid uit angst voor een klein clubje extremisten”, schrijft de partij in schriftelijke vragen aan het college.” https://lnkd.in/ge5u5gKr

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Working for and with corporates (that used to be startups) and taking interim positions (COO,CGO, Chief of staff, Head of customer success) in startups to lead the growth myself taught me a few important lessons. Therefore, I was happy to share my experience and lecture to early-stage startups about management practices, team leading, product development process improvement, management systems, OKRs, and more at YEP Accelerator, supported by Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund. Thank you Elina Andrus and Andriy Zaikin for inviting me. 🙏 I hope to support some of your startups with Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder. As always- if you are an interesting early-stage startup, a scale up or a program,I will be happy to contribute from my experience. #startups #VC #innovation #growth

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