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Christ van den Akker

About Christ

An entrepreneur. Still curious.

Not my full CV, just the story behind the connections. About building businesses, meeting people and sharing what I’ve learnt.

Build it. Loved it. Time for more.

People make things possible.

I believe most opportunities already exist. They’re just waiting for the right people to meet.

The short story

Business is about people.

I’m an entrepreneur. I’ve built businesses, hired people and made decisions without all the facts. I’ve learnt from the times things didn’t go to plan.

What has stayed with me most over the years isn’t the plans or the numbers. It’s the conversations. That moment when someone asks, “Do you know anyone who…?” And I know just the person.

Today I share that experience with entrepreneurs and businesses I believe in. As an ambassador, connector, sounding board or inspirer. I bring a wide circle of contacts, an entrepreneur’s eye and an undimmed curiosity about AI, technology and new ideas.

Not to give advice. To get things moving.

What drives me

Along the way

A few moments that mattered.

Build it.

  • The beginning

    The first company of my own. Learning that a good idea is only worth something once someone says yes to it.

  • Building

    A team, customers, setbacks. Discovering that running a business is mostly about people.

  • Growing

    New markets and partners. The network becomes just as important as the product.

Loved it.

  • Letting go

    Handing over responsibility and making room for what comes next.

Time for more.

  • Now

    Putting experience, network and curiosity to work for entrepreneurs I believe in.

Experience matters when I can use it to help others.

Along the way

People & businesses I’ve shared the journey with.

Let’s meet

Perhaps we should have a chat.

Have a business, an idea or a challenge you think I could help with? Or would you simply like to exchange thoughts? I’d love to hear from you.

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