Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten

Feest.je!

We are throwing a party on the 31st of August and this is our top ten list of reasons why: 1. we will/might introduce a new version of Fleck around that time 2. we love our new office view and like to share that 3. The Next Web was a successful international conference 4. Wakoopa is doing good 5. Twones is coming up with some good stuff 6. Because Robert is finally leaving us alone (He’s going to Japan) 7. We love to share good times and there is always time for a nice...

Spoken Column Text

This is the spoken column that I presented in Hilversum yesterday (August 21, 2007) during a cross media event by Immovator. It is in dutch only unfortunately and it was a 'Spoken Column' so imagine me reading it to you and please ignore any typos: Volgens de leerplichtwet (artikel 3, paragraaf 1b) zijn jongeren verplicht om naar school te gaan tot het einde van het schooljaar waarin ze de leeftijd van zestien jaar hebben bereikt. Toen ik net 15 was verliet ik mijn school om...

Spoken Column Drawbacks and Benefits

In a few hours I will be reading this column (in Dutch) at an Immovator meeting in Hilversum. More information in my previous post. It is the first time I will be using this format for a public appearance. Normally I just write down a few titles for anecdotes or theories I want to talk about and then use that to talk for as long as I have time. I prepare by thinking really hard about what I want to talk about in advance and then improvise as I give my speech. There are drawbacks...

Speaking on Education

On Monday, August 20 I will a guest at a special Immovator meeting in Hilversum. I will be doing a 'spoken column' for the audience about Education and Innovation. Here is the official invitation (in Dutch, sorry about that) http://www.immovator.nl/cross-media-zomercafe-speciale-editie-met-minister-ronald-plasterk Cross Media Zomercafé, speciale editie met Minister Ronald Plasterk U bent van harte welkom op een speciaal ‘Immovator Cross Media Zomercafe', op 20 augustus van...

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Today is my birthday. I was automatically reminded by Plaxo, Jippy, BirthdayAlarm, Facebook and a few other services. I also received a bunch of Linkedin requests, Facebook messages and Plaxo eCards. Unfortunately I can't read those on my Blackberry. I'm spending the day reading a fresh Wired magazine which Faye gave me (I bought and wrapped it for her) and using my Kiehls sunscreen which Tessa gave me. Later today we are planning on having dinner in Juan les Pins or some other small...

distracted

Vacation is bad for blogging. I'm distracted by things like this pool, wine, good food and books and magazines. Fortunately I will be back from France on August 20. Until then I will post some photos on my Flickr...

Rabobank innovation challenge

Are you working on an innovative idea, product or service and are you looking for advice or a way to promote your project then the Rabobank innovation challenge might be interesting for you. You can submit your idea at a special Hyves page and if you are selected by the jury (I'm one of the jury members) you can present yourself on stage during Picnic 2007 or E.Day. Well worth a look if you are a starting...

Sprout: Entrepreneurship

Sprout asked me to write a regular column or blogpost for their expertlog. Today I published the first one titled 'Ik ben succesvol?' which translates to 'I am Successful'. The basis for the story is an old anecdote about how I first met Mark Fletcher and how it is important to be proud of your achievements and create...