Meet our team

Ruben has worked in various positions in the Dutch entrepreneurial ecosystem. All these experiences, from working as a programme manager at one of the leading Entrepreneurship Centre’s in Europe to founding his own startup, has provided him with the opportunity to be a driver for innovation and entrepreneurship. Akin Solutions benefit from his extensive business development and entrepeneur expertise in his role as an consultant.

Eric Rutten has years of experience in the field of Microbiology and entrepreneurial R&D. He completed his PhD at Oxford University in 2023, followed by a Scientific Lead at Biotactical, a life sciences startup company. Currently he is working with multiple startup companies, including Akin Solutions, to further their R&D processes. 

Eric is passionate about the application of his R&D and Microbiology expertise to real-world problems, in particular through fast-paced enrepreneurial solutions. Akin Solutions benefit from his extensive scientific expertise and network in his role as an consultant.

Rob is a true entrepeneur and an expert in marketing.  He founded the succesful full-service online marketing company Maxlead in 2002 as well as the real estate management company StoneMax. AKIN solutions benefit from his extensive marketing and entrepeneur expertise in his role as an advisor.

Florian has a vast amount knowledge in molecular imaging solutions and business development. He obtained a PhD in the application of mass spectrometry imaging for analysis of biological tissue (cancer research and rheumatology), focused on small molecules and drugs. After initially working as a business development role at ImaBiotech for over two years he is now a Senior Regional Account Manager for Nanostring Technologies Inc. His knowledge and experience in the Spatial-Omics market are invaluable for AKIN solutions in his role as advisor.

Gerard operates in the automotive landscape already for two decades. His commercial career started in the Netherlands and after 10 years he covered the EMEA region in working via WIZZCAR.COM. Gerard has had multiple exciting engagements with bespoken International Industry leaders and has an extensive professional automotive network. His estblished network and knowledge of the automotive industry are essential to AKIN solutions in his role as advisor.