Dennis Kamst

Dennis Kamst has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Dennis is the Founder and CEO of SMYLE, an oral care company that offers sustainable products. Dennis founded SMYLE in 2019. Prior to SMYLE, Dennis served as the Founder and CEO of Klooker, a company focused on sustainable and conscious consumerism. Dennis founded Klooker in 2014. Additionally, Dennis founded Switching Gears in 2014, a company with a mission to promote alternative modes of transportation. In terms of their involvement in social causes, Dennis worked at Generous Minds from 2019 to 2021, where they were a Covestor. Generous Minds is a collective of investors and consultants dedicated to supporting "Good Businesses" that contribute to societal betterment. Before their entrepreneurial ventures, Dennis held various leadership roles at companies like innogy SE and Essent. At Essent, they served as the Chief Information Officer from 2008 to 2012, overseeing IT strategy and leading company-wide programs. Dennis also worked as an IT Manager and a HR Manager during their time at Essent. Prior to joining Essent, Dennis was a Program Manager at CasTel/Essent Kabelcom, where they oversaw the integration of regional companies. Dennis started their career as a Management Trainee at EDON in 1997. Overall, Dennis Kamst has a strong background in entrepreneurship, leadership, and IT management across multiple industries.

From 1992 to 1997, Dennis Kamst attended the University of Twente, where they pursued a degree in Public Administration. Dennis successfully completed their studies and obtained the degree of Drs.