Igniting innovation within established organizations is my passion. For over a decade, I've guided leadership teams and employees of corporates, governments and non-profits to unlock their creative potential and drive meaningful change from within their organizations.

Many talented professionals feel stifled by rigid structures, struggling to bring fresh ideas to life. I bridge this gap, empowering individuals to become catalysts for innovation in their companies.

Through proven frameworks and hands-on learning experiences, I create innovation leaders and intrapreneurial employees. My approach blends design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and business model innovation to equip professionals with practical tools for ideation and execution.

Participants in my programs consistently report increased confidence in pitching ideas, improved problem-solving skills, and a renewed sense of purpose in their roles. Many have successfully launched internal projects that have significantly impacted their organizations' bottom lines.

My tailored courses and workshops have helped hundreds of corporate innovators across various industries. From ideation sprints to long-term innovation capability building, I provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the complexities of corporate innovation.

If you're ready to unleash your innovative potential and make a lasting impact within your organization, let's connect. Together, we can transform your ideas into reality and propel your career to new heights.

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Roel Vries

Connect People | Grow Companies | Build the future of work

I build revenue where others see complexity.

Over the last 15+ years, I’ve helped AI and B2B companies turn GTM strategy into actual deals - not theory, not hype. I specialize in navigating the "zero-to-one" phase where technical potential meets market reality.

What I repeatedly execute:

+ Architecting GTM Engines: Building sales infrastructure from the ground up, whether bootstrapping a    startup to a $120,000 pipeline in 9 months or scaling established revenue 250% YoY.

+ Institutional Partnerships: Securing high-stakes alliances with government agencies, municipalities, and healthcare systems across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East.

+ Process Optimization: Converting sophisticated technology into repeatable sales playbooks and streamlined CRM workflows that have consistently exceeded quotas by over 40%.

How I think differently:

I believe explosive growth isn't an accident; it’s a byproduct of resilience and a "people-first" culture. I don't just manage dashboards: I build environments where teams feel empowered to take the smart, calculated risks necessary to win big. My approach combines a founder’s grit with an executive’s discipline, ensuring that even in capital-constrained environments, we move fast without losing rigor.

The problems I get pulled into:

# The "Translation" Gap: When a pioneering AI or tech product is stuck in technical hype and needs a clear, value-driven commercial narrative for C-suite decision-makers.

# Expansion Roadblocks: When a company needs to bridge the gap between "good ideas" and multi-million dollar institutional or international contracts.

# Zero-to-One Readiness: When an organization needs a GTM architect who can both define the strategy and get hands-on with the execution to prove the model.

If you’re looking to push boundaries while keeping customer value at the core, let’s connect.

Jonathan de Lieme

The single biggest mistake founders make in a pitch?

They try to hide their weaknesses.

Harry Stebbings (20VC) suggests a contrarian fix: 
The "Why You Shouldn't Invest" Slide. ❌ 

Every VC sitting across from you has subconscious doubts. 
By ignoring them, you let those doubts run free in the post-meeting memo.

Instead, address them head-on:
⚠️ Identify the #1 reason an investor might pass (e.g., "We can't scale leads fast enough").
➡️ Present it clearly.
➡️ Immediately show the data-driven plan you are using to mitigate it.

This does two things:
1️⃣ Builds Trust: It shows extreme self-awareness, a trait common in top-tier founders.

2️⃣ Controls the Narrative: You guide the VC to the specific problems you want them to focus on; the ones you already have the solution for.

In a world where capital is a commodity, transparency is your competitive advantage. 
Most founders won't use it. 

That is exactly why it works.

🚀 Scaling AI Startups | GTM | Procurement Efficiency | Delivering Tangible Business Outcomes

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