Floris van Alkemade

Floris van Alkemade has a diverse work experience. In 2005, they co-founded Solid Ventures, an investment firm focusing on early-stage IT companies. As the Managing Partner, Floris provided strategic planning, recruitment, and business development support to these companies. In 2010, they became the Chairman of the Board at Coolgames, a gaming company. From 2013 onwards, Floris served as an advisor and investor for various companies, including AGCS Studios, &Wider, Slimmer AI, and Objectiv. In 2016, they joined Calefax Reed Quintet's board as a member. In 2018, Floris founded Elanza, where they currently serve as the Director and co-Founder, helping healthcare organizations manage their flexible workforce. Additionally, they joined ForwardIncubator as an advisor in 2018. In 2019, Floris became an advisor and investor for Flyzero Company and &Wider. Objectiv was another company they advised and invested in, where they played a role in turning complex data into actionable insights. The role at Objectiv ended in October 2022.

Floris van Alkemade holds a Master's degree in Econometrics/Operations research from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), where they studied from 1986 to 1993. Before that, they completed their secondary education at Barlaeus Gymnasium from 1981 to 1986. In 2018, Floris attended INSEAD for a program in Corporate governance called the IDP.