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Build the skills behind a stronger startup.
Growing a startup takes more than a great idea. It takes the right team, the right mindset, and the ability to turn insight into action. This spring, our masterclass series brings together experienced founders, experts, and coaches to help you strengthen the essentials of entrepreneurship. From team dynamics and commercialization to sales and resilience.
Whether you are shaping your founding team, preparing to bring your innovation to market, or sharpening your leadership skills, these sessions are designed to give you practical tools you can apply straight away.
What to expect
A curated series of hands-on masterclasses for startup founders who want to grow with intention. Join individual sessions or follow the full series to deepen your knowledge, challenge your thinking, and connect with your fellow entrepreneurs in the community.
9 March — Founder Dynamics
A session on one of the most important topics in any startup: team. Hosted by CASA People.
Location: Co-work Space
24 March — Founder Dynamics
A second session on team dynamics, with a different angle and new insights. Hosted by CASA People.
Location: VU StartHub
26 March — From Lab to Market
In this masterclass, Claas Visser explores how to move from idea to commercialization and take the next steps towards market impact.
Location: Co-work Space
2 April — Mastering Active Listening
A sales-focused masterclass by Marko Teodorovic on the power of active listening in founder conversations, customer discovery, and business growth.
Location: Co-work Space
21 May — Positive Intelligence
Davide Iannuzzi leads this masterclass on Positive Intelligence for entrepreneurs, helping founders strengthen mental fitness, focus, and resilience.
Location: Co-work Space
Why join?
Because building a startup also means building yourself. These masterclasses are an opportunity to learn from experts, gain practical insights, and invest in the skills that help founders lead, sell, adapt, and grow.
Reserve your spot
Places are limited for some of the masterclasses, so make sure to sign up in time and join the sessions most relevant to your startup journey.
Not invited yet? Send us a message: dlab@vu.nl
