Janneke Niessen

Janneke Niessen is a well-known figure in the tech industry, renowned for her expertise in technology, talent, investing, and diversity. She is a Founding Partner at CapitalT, a VC fund that evaluates entrepreneurial teams using proprietary technology, and has started and exited two international tech companies. Janneke is committed to diversity, and her board memberships reflect this, including positions with UNICEF and several organizations promoting diversity in tech.

Her contributions to the tech industry have earned her numerous accolades, such as being named the 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Most Innovative Leader in 2016. In addition to her work in the tech industry, she has appeared in a campaign for UBS that was displayed in high-profile publications such as WSJ Magazine, The Economist, Wallpaper, and on billboards at London City Airport, NY JFK, and Frankfurt Airport.

Janneke's impact on the tech industry and her commitment to diversity have earned her widespread respect and admiration. She continues to mentor and invest in startups while advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in the industry. Janneke's research with Eva de Mol on investments in female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands has led to legislative action and industry initiatives to promote greater diversity in tech.