Sjoerd van Oort

Sjoerd van Oort has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Sjoerd is the founder and CEO of Givt, a company that focuses on cashless giving and aims to make a difference in the donation world. Prior to founding Givt, they were the founder of startup Pégao, an app that helps people save money on toll in France. Sjoerd was also a co-founder of Mufort BV, which is likely associated with Pégao. Before entering the startup world, Sjoerd worked as a teacher of religion, social studies, philosophy, and Greek at various levels of Dutch secondary education. Additionally, they have experience in project management, particularly in setting up new sales departments and reorganizing other departments. Sjoerd was also involved in product ownership and training at CFP Group.

Sjoerd van Oort pursued their education in the field of philosophy and theology. Sjoerd first completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Theology and Religious Studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) from 2013 to 2014. Subsequently, they furthered their studies at VU Amsterdam and obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Research in Philosophy of Religion from 2014 to 2016. Moreover, Sjoerd van Oort also received an additional certification, namely a Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies, from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam/VU University Amsterdam in August 2014.