Sjaak de Beer

Sjaak de Beer is an experienced professional in the field of sustainable development and impact entrepreneurship. As the founder of Common Gold since October 2019, Sjaak leads an incubator focused on fostering impact enterprises. Sjaak is also a partner at Circular Economy - Sustainable Competencies for Youth and serves as a soil adviser at Tauw Nederland. Previously, Sjaak held the position of Entrepreneur In Residence at Start Up Mix, where responsibilities included event management and facilitating Circular Innovation Games. Additional experience includes roles as a bartender at Doornroosje, a business development intern at The Water Agency, and a personal leadership coach at Fontys Hogescholen. Sjaak's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Corporate Sustainability from Radboud University, a minor in Environmental Engineering Technology from Wageningen University & Research, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Radboud University.