Best University Of Twente Podcasts (2025)

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Marcel Vollebregt is Systeem Expert bij Signify in Eindhoven 28:36

18d ago28:36

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About Marcel and Signify Marcel is Systems Expert at Signify. That role contains training, support first of a kind/pilots, test new releases, issue analysis/solving. Signify is a Dutch multinational lighting corporation, formerly known as Philips Lighting, that spun off from Royal Philips in 2016 and is a world leader in lighting, providing product…

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#19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow) 29:40

19d ago29:40

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As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face? During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive …

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#18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC 23:35

22d ago23:35

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During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow.…

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Episode 16: Programme Directors Talk About Humanitarian and Spatial Engineering: Differences, Synergies, and Real-World Collaboration 33:00

25d ago33:00

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In this episode, Thomas Groen, Programme Director of the MSc in Spatial Engineering, and Peter Chemweno, Programme Director of the MSc in Humanitarian Engineering, discuss the vision behind each programme, their unique approaches, and where their paths cross. Visit the official websites of the MSc in Humanitarian Engineering and the MSc in Spatial …

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#17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow) 16:55

1M ago16:55

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As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? This epi…

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#16 | Bonus: alumni talk | Taking the step from Twente to the Bay Area - with Quirina de Ruiter (from the Bay Area mission) 26:46

2M ago26:46

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Senior Advisor of Alumni Relations Joe Laufer (UT) talks to Quirina de Ruiter (UT) about her journey from the city of Breda to University of Twente and her recent adventures as senior research scientist at Intuitive in San Francisco. How did she decide to study Technical Medicine at the UT? And how did she end up as a senior research scientist at I…

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Driving the Future: Hydrogen-Powered Racecar | HyDriven 37:07

2M ago37:07

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In this episode of UT Journeys, we sit down with Bram and Jasmijn from HyDriven, the student team pioneering the development of a hydrogen-powered racecar at the University of Twente. 🌱🏎 HyDriven’s mission? To prove the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source in the automotive industry. But beyond building a car, they’re also navigatin…

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System thinker Naomie Verstraeten about the Brainport region 18:29

2M ago18:29

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About Naomie Verstraeten and Brainport Development For the Brainport region, being at the forefront of Key Enabling Technologies is crucial for Brainport to make a relevant contribution to solutions that the world of today and the future demands. And more importantly, we are better than anyone else at connecting high-tech complex systems and integr…

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The role of viscosity on drop impact forces on non-wetting surfaces 16:53

2M ago16:53

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*Note:* The podcast is generated using Google NotebookLM Sanjay, V., Zhang, B., Lv, C., & Lohse, D. (2025). The role of viscosity on drop impact forces. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 1004, A6. Original paper: https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2024.982 Blog: https://blogs-comphy-lab.org/Blog/2025-JFM-viscous-drop-impact For more details, visit: https://comp…

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#15 | Taking over the US market and tackling cultural differences - with Amplify & 4TU (from the Bay Area) 18:50

3M ago18:50

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Doing business in the Netherlands is one thing. But the US? That's a whole new ballgame. So how do you tackle the differences? And how do the US and Europe compare to one another? Host Cindy Marsman dives into this topic together with Marcel Verheijen of Amplify and Mike Verkouter of the 4TU. This podcast was recorded during the CES/Bay Area missio…

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Joris van den Aker is Program manager Systems Engineering and (Digital) Business Transformation at TNO 29:11

3M ago29:11

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About Joris and TNO Supporting hightech companies to transform from a project- to a product/platform driven systems company. Keywords are transformation, leadership, business, and systems engineering/architecting. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech officially started in May 202…

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Racing Towards the Future: Building an Electric Motorcycle from Scratch 46:04

3M ago46:04

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What does it take to design, build, and race an electric motorcycle from scratch? In this episode of UT Journeys, we sit down with a driven student team that is making history as they prepare to compete in MotoRace Spain, a high-stakes international competition where student-built motorcycles hit the track. 🇪🇸🏁 With just one year to develop a fully…

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#14 | What to expect at CES - with Superlight Photonics & Veridis (from CES) 25:23

3M ago25:23

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CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Combined with the flashing lights of Las Vegas, it can be quite an overwhelming experience. So how do you thrive at CES? Host Cindy Marsman (Novel-T & UT) talks to Cees Links of Superlight Photonics (UT) & Jeroen Glansdorp of Veridis (TU/e) about what to expect at CES and dives into the most valua…

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Maarten Bonnema is Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente 26:44

4M ago26:44

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About Maarten Bonnema Maarten Bonnema is Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente. ... About Utwente University in Enschede, the Netherlands. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech officially started in May 2023. The aim of the program i…

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#13 | The art of pitching: perfecting your pitch deck and nailing Slush - with Young Heroes (from Slush) 22:13

4M ago22:13

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If you want to crush it at Slush - or any other conference - a good pitch is essential. But how do you craft the perfect pitch and pitch deck? Host Jochen Meischke talks about it with Eva van Leeuwen from Young Heroes. This episode is filled with valuable tips to build the most effective pitch for investors.…

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Mike van Lieshout is projectmanager Cobotics bij i-team Global en Jules van Horen 24:45

4M ago24:45

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Over Mike van Lieshout Mike is projectmanager Cobotics bij i-team Global. ... Over Jules van Horen Mechatronica engineer bij i-team Global. ... Over i-team Global Quote van de website van i-team Global: Wij ontwikkelen en distribueren innovatieve producten en oplossingen voor de schoonmaakindustrie. ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is …

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#12 | Investing 101 for early-phase startups: do's and don'ts - with University of Twente Holding & Delft Enterprises (from Slush) 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Don't you wish you could look into an investor's mind sometimes? Well, that's why we had this chat with Albert-Jan de Croes and Joost Mathot. In this episode, host Jochen Meischke talks all about investments for early-phase startups. What are things to consider? What are the biggest pitfalls? You hear it in this episode! Guests Albert-Jan de Croes,…

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Marcus Pereira Pessoa is Associate Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente 31:04

5M ago31:04

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About Marcus Pereira Dr. Pereira is an Associate Professor of Educational Systems at the University of Twente's Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design Chair. His expertise in systems engineering enables innovative applications in educational design and development. His research focuses on educational systems engineering, Model-Based Syste…

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#11 | The challenges of tech transfer - with ScoutInScience (from TTT Team Up Day) 22:29

5M ago22:29

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Getting research off the shelves of universities is no easy feat. Of course, we have entrepreneurial researchers who spin out from the universities. But what if they don't? How do we ensure that their breakthroughs go to market and make an impact? With ScoutInScience, Gilles Meijer aims to bridge that gap by actively scouting for business potential…

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Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Skills for Success 🎯 38:30

5M ago38:30

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We’re thrilled to host this incredible team of negotiation enthusiasts who are passionate about helping students sharpen their negotiation skills and build confidence in both personal and professional settings. 💼🤝 NPT is known for their exciting workshops 📝, interactive training sessions 🎯, and a mission to empower individuals to master the art of …

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Wouter Leibbrandt is Director Digital Systems bij TNO 32:06

5M ago32:06

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Over Wouter Leibbrandt Wouter Leibbrandt is directeur Digitale Systemen bij TNO. Hij heeft een passie voor complexe systeemproblemen. Hij wil mogelijkheden ontwikkelen om deze met de juiste methodieken te ontwerpen. En deze vervolgens te onderhouden zodat ze blijven doen wat ze moeten doen en de systemen niet vastlopen. Het business segment Digital…

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#10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day) 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day,…

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Balancing Acts: Engineering, Dance, and Leadership | Duru Sucaklı 36:39

6M ago36:39

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This week on UT Journeys, we’re thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest who’s redefining student life! 🌟 Meet Duru Sucaklı, a Chemical Science Engineering student balancing one of the toughest fields with a vibrant passion for the arts and leadership. Between her role as a ballet teacher, her time as the former chairwoman of the Hip-Hop Associat…

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Casper Voogt is head of System Engineering at Thales 25:22

6M ago25:22

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About Casper Voogt Casper Voogt is head of System Engineering at Thales. .... About Thales Thales Group is a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bri…

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Investing in Experience: Student Life, Growth, and Finance with Duitenberg 1:15:31

6M ago1:15:31

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In this episode of UT Journeys, we dive into the world of student life, financial literacy, and personal growth with Patrick and Victor, two dedicated members of Duitenberg, the University of Twente’s premier investing association. Patrick and Victor share their journeys, from navigating responsibilities on the board to organizing memorable trips a…

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#20 Tineke Grootenboer 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

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Campus walks met Tineke Grootenboer, coördinator podiumkunst Cultuur. Zie ook artikel UToday Link over de renovatie en heropening van het openluchttheater: https://www.utoday.nl/news/60204/Openluchttheater_officieel_geopend Link YouTube playlist van ‘onze’ Alice: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75918EF480EC5525…

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Living Student Life to the Fullest | Youssef Abdelaziz 37:03

7M ago37:03

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What does it take to make the most of your university experience? This episode, we’re joined by Youssef, a master’s student who’s done just that. He’ll take us on a journey through his adventurous trip to the Waddenzee during Waddenlab 2024 🌅, and share how living on campus has transformed his university life. Youssef also dives into his passion fo…

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Actemium deelt ervaringen over System Engineering 25:07

7M ago25:07

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Joris Theiner In 2015 afgestudeerd bij Actemium en daarna direct in dienst gegaan. Werkzaam als Controls Consultant waarbij hij aan het voortraject van projecten zit, voornamelijk in de advies rol. Dit houd in sparren met de klant en de juiste vragen stellen om de vraag achter de vraag helder te krijgen, met als doel dat de klant het juiste eindres…

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Balancing Discipline and Innovation | NullSpace 52:00

7M ago52:00

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In today’s episode, we are talking to Aleksandra Ignatovič and Jasper van Amerongen, students and graduates of the University of Twente, who founded NullSpace. This start-up created a management, booking, and payment platform designed for small and medium-sized organizations, such as sports associations on campus. 💻 They also share insights on how …

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20 Seconds of Courage to Achieve Anything | Nina Kwaks 43:05

7M ago43:05

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In this episode, Nina shares her experience working on innovative projects, like developing a system that monitors horse riding pressure 🐴, consultancy on sustainability at Grolsch 🍻, and balancing her studies with campus life 🎓. She’ll dive into how she found her passion for research 👩‍💻, worked at the Interaction Lab 🛠, and contributed to Apollo,…

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Episode 15: Norden Wangchuk and Ngawang Chojey from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Royal University Of Bhutan 22:28

7M ago22:28

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On this episode of the Humanitarian Engineering Podcast, we welcome Norden Wangchuk and Ngawang Chojey from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Royal University of Bhutan. They discuss their collaboration with CSOs on sustainable community projects focused on waste management and the vital role of cultural appropriateness in combining traditional an…

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#09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 19:39

7M ago19:39

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What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare).…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 5 - Transdisciplinary Challenges for Educational Innovators 32:36

7M ago32:36

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DesignLab University of Twente is not just celebrating their 10-year anniversary. This year, we can also congratulate Klaasjan Visscher, DesignLab’s scientific co-director and programme director of the Transdisciplinary Master- Insert ‘Shaping Responsible Futures’ (check out episode 3!), as he has been appointed Professor of Innovation in Higher Ed…

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Marjan Hoofman over System Engineering binnen ASML 12:37

7M ago12:37

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Over Marjan Hoofman Marjan Hoofman werkt sinds 2000 als system engineer bij ASML ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen. NXTGEN Hightech is in mei 2023 officieel van start gegaan. Het doel van het programma is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen en bij te dragen aan oplossingen voor grote maatsc…

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#08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 25:24

8M ago25:24

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There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T).…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 4 - ChallengeLAB Twente: Creative students in Twente tackling societal challenges 9:14

8M ago9:14

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ChallengeLAB Twente: A programme that connects creative thinkers and makers from ROC van Twente, University of Twente, AKI ArtEZ and Saxion. In mixed teams, they work on societal challenges within the municipalities of Enschede and Hengelo. Project leader Eric Wolkotte informs about how this initiative started on a national and regional level (with…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 3 - Transdisciplinary Master-Insert ‘Shaping Responsible Futures’ 11:31

8M ago11:31

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There’s no better way to innovate the educational system than doing so with students and teachers who are part of it. Making the curriculum challengingbased and involving the different societal stakeholders who can also learn and further develop their solutions with the help of education, was the founding idea behind the Transdisciplinary Master-In…

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 2 - Life Long Learning: Applying the Responsible Futuring approach 18:49

8M ago18:49

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DesignLab Academy is a programme focused on Life Long Learning. You will both re-engage in education and tackle wicked challenges within your jobs at the same time. Researcher and project lead Responsible Futuring Julieta Matos Castaño and project lead DesignLab Academy and moderator Maartje Huinink explain the approach that DesignLab uses, how it …

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Season 5 | DesignLab 10 Years | Episode 1 - University Innovation Fellows making a difference at universities and beyond 16:52

8M ago16:52

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The international University Innovation Fellows programme trains you as a student in design thinking and empowers you to become a change maker within your university’s ecosystem. UT student and team member UIF Twente Panashe Mangezi, and co-founder and manager DesignLab, as well as Faculty Innovation (Founding) Fellow and coach Miriam Iliohan, prou…

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#07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 15:46

9M ago15:46

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In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry. Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discove…

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#06 | Why you need a co-founder - with CodeSandbox and Helloprint (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 18:25

9M ago18:25

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Join us in this special episode of Enschede Slush'D 2023 as we delve into the world of co-founding and teamwork. Bas Buursma, co-founder of CodeSandbox, and Hans Scheffer, entrepreneur and CEO at Helloprint, share their valuable experiences and perspectives on building successful startup teams. This conversation uncovers the essence of effective co…

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#05 | What are the effects of Slush half a year later? - with wearM.AI 18:26

9M ago18:26

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We sat down again with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI, half a year after Slush. How did he experience his first time visiting the conference? What did he get out of it? And how is his UT spin-off doing half a year later? Listen to find out!By 4TU.Federation

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#04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023) 17:06

10M ago17:06

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In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? Vera dives into it together with Huawei …

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Josée Kleibeuker is Grouplead mechatronic system engineering bij DEMCON 22:16

10M ago22:16

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Over Josée Kleibeuker Josée is Grouplead mechatronic system engineering bij DEMCON. ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen. NXTGEN Hightech is in mei 2023 officieel van start gegaan. Het doel van het programma is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen en bij te dragen aan oplossingen voor grote maa…

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Episode 14: Dr. Eefje Hendriks, Assistant Professor in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance at the ITC faculty (University of Twente), over her projects with underserved communities in the humanitarian ... 15:50

10M ago15:50

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In this episode, the Humanitarian Engineering group interviews Dr. Eefje Hendriks, an Assistant Professor in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance at the University of Twente's ITC faculty. Eefje shares her insights on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Resilience, emphasising how underserved communities can more effectively recover from disas…

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Impossible fight to stay for the Master’s | Alexey Chechin 38:41

11M ago38:41

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In this episode, Alexy is sharing his experience with finding a job, working at Green Hub 🍀, participating in Netherlands Asia Honours Summer School 🌏, and impossible fight 🥊 for a scholarship to be able to stay in UT for the master’s. Listen to the dramatic journey through his highs, lows and how he managed to make it all work.…

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S2E7 - Insider Activism for Organisational Change - Barbara Kump 24:50

11M ago24:50

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What is the role of businesses in a sustainable transition? What can you do to embrace that role? In this episode, we talk to Barbara Kump, an associate professor of Business & Sustainability at UT. The topic of conversation was insider activism: How can individuals change their organisations to a more sustainable one, from any position in the orga…

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#03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London) 17:29

11M ago17:29

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During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e). What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? A recap of the mission: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:…

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How to combine an exchange semester in Asia with part-time work in NL? | Viktoriia Konashchuk 39:34

11M ago39:34

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In this episode, Viktoriia shared her experience with an exchange semester in Hong Kong 🇭🇰. It was surprising to hear that the workload was not like Viktoriia expected… But she combined her studies with a part-time job in the Netherlands at Topicus and explored the exchange destination! What was the trick? Find out in this episode! Timecode: 00:00 …

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Solar Team Twente: Make your own solar car and compete in Africa | Daan Nibbering & Vera Leeman 19:19

11M ago19:19

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Have you ever wondered how to make your own solar car? Are you competitive? Then, the Solar Team Twente is waiting for you! Daan Nibbering and Vera Leeman shared their amazing experiences working in the technical team. Get inspired as they reveal the excitement of racing across continents powered purely by the sun!…

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