Mike Velings

A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike has spent decades jumpstarting a range of successful businesses. Among other ventures, he co-founded Connexie, which has helped catalyze a professional employment industry across the Netherlands. In addition, as a very active investor, he has helped build tens of different companies in a vast array of sectors, from software to fintech to organic farming. He believes in the potential for business to create durable solutions to complex world problems. Mike cofounded Aqua-Spark, the globally recognised leading investment firm dedicated to sustainable aquaculture (€500m AUM). Mike serves on several boards, aiding entrepeneurs on their journey with a focus on growth, strategy, and furthering sustainability.