Linda is inspired by people who question the establishment and are willing to take action. Her search for these people has resulted in the co-founding of the Slow Food Youth Network, Professional Rebel and TwentieFour. As head of the Innofest team, she forms partnerships and spots new business opportunities. . 

Wilbert started a few social start-ups and initiatives of his own. Getting your hands dirty helps you see things that deserve a nice spot at festivals. That is why Wilbert looks for start-ups that can really benefit from having a test location at festivals.

By day, the enthusiastic critic Friso is a communication strategist and by night, he is the innovation enabler. Because he often collaborates with education partners both by choice and by accident, he is the right person to scour the education sector for innovations to bring to the festivals.

Thanks to his work for Into The Great Wide Open and Lab Vlieland, Govert has acquired a great deal of experience in the technical realization of sustainable adjustments in the festival process. He has been involved with Innofest from day 1 and knows better than anyone else how to practically and effectively test an innovation.

Chris can rightfully call himself a validation expert. During his many years as an entrepreneur, innovation adviser and fuck-up organizer, he has helped organizations of all sizes apply their innovations. With an above-average interest in technology, sustainability and health, he makes sure that impact entrepreneurs pull out all the stops to validate the prototype and prepare for their market.

Michelle earned her spurs in the media, where she made a number of programs in various positions over the years. As head of communication at Innofest, she is responsible for the strategy and the story of both Innofest and the participating start-ups. In this capacity, she leads a team of designers, video makers, photographers and content makers.

Rob has years of experience as a producer (Into The Great Wide Open, IDFA, Liberation Festival Utrecht, IFFR, NFF among others) and he utilizes all his experience to make sure the tests go smoothly. Rob is the link between the entrepreneurs, the scouts and the festivals and therefore a key player in facilitating and realizing everything we do at Innofest.

Melanie is the face behind the vast majority of our online content. She is our whirling reporter at all festivals and has high aspirations when it comes to telling an honest story about climate change. From 2020 on, she will join forces with the startup scout team to connect social and sustainable entrepreneurs that are in need for a testlocation, with Innofest.

As a former journalist and communication adviser, Jurre has a nose for stories. At Innofest, he is responsible for finding and writing the right stories, both for the press and our support base. In this role, he is also involved in the media strategy and approach.

Startup, innovation and social impact are words that trigger Sebastien. That's why he dedicates his working life to organizing events and participating in programs that help startups to create a successful venture. With his big network and knowledge, he connects entrepreneurs that are in need for a testing ground with Innofest.

Simone loves working with entrepreneurs that create innovative solutions for a better future. Building communities and creative concepts where those entrepreneurs can shine is where she is good at. That's why she co-founded Capital Tour XXL and Amsterdam Capital House. Because of her curious nature and working experience she has a broad network full of startups that would benefit from a test on a festival.

Rianne worked as a marketeer for big food brands for many years, but she consciously switched to contribute to the sustainable and social sector. She is inspired by the speed in which a startup can make impact and good at making sure a concept work. When you speak to her, you can't avoid her enthusiasm for Innofest and big chance that you walk away with some marketing advice.