Mark van der Heijden

Mark van der Heijden is a multifaceted entrepreneur and creative professional with a diverse portfolio of ventures and experiences. Currently, Mark serves as the Founder of Conscious 500, a growth network dedicated to empowering conscious leaders for positive business impact, and as a Co-Founder of Mmm Cacao, which offers well-being experiences through cacao and immersive sound journeys. Additionally, Mark is a member of the Board of Advisors for Unsettled, a global travel community, and actively participates in the Burning Man Project. Mark previously held the role of Creative Director at Inner Peace Network, where online experiences were co-created with various thought leaders. Mark co-founded Wanderbrief, a platform for digital nomads that was later acquired by Unsettled. Early in their career, Mark traveled the world as The Backpacker Intern, collaborating with various organizations. Mark's educational background includes studies at Berklee College of Music and a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Communication from Fontys Hogeschool Communicatie.