🎯 Event: Project Management Inspiration Day
📅 Date & Time: November 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: HighTechXL, Eindhoven
🎤 Speakers: John Hermarij & Hans Meeske
In the fast-paced world of startups and high-tech innovation, project management is no longer just about schedules and budgets. It's about influence, leadership, and making smart decisions in complex environments.
At Holland Innovative, we're proud to host a unique event that brings together project managers, founders, and innovators. We’ll help you develop the right tools and mindset to lead projects with purpose and clarity.
With over 45 years of experience—from math teacher to theatrical trainer—John Hermarij brings energy, wisdom, and unforgettable stories to the stage. His message?
“You start with nothing—and build from there.”
John sees clear parallels between local politics and the startup world: both demand vision, courage, and the ability to influence others from day one.
As founder and Managing Director of Holland Innovative, Hans Meeske combines entrepreneurship with industrial experience. With a background at Philips, in startups, and in ecosystems like High Tech Campus, Hans shares how strong stakeholder relationships and bold leadership fuel innovation.
His motto?
Trust and curiosity make anything possible.
For deep tech startups—especially within HighTechXL—this is everyday reality:
You wear many hats, make constant decisions, and lead with limited resources.
That’s why effective project management tools are essential:
Identify who your stakeholders really are
Communicate clearly across borders and cultures
Make smart decisions about your role (Are you the CEO—or should you be the CTO?)
This event is far from theory-heavy. John will share:
A dynamic, theatrical presentation
Techniques like “mental translation” to improve communication
Real startup examples showing how leadership drives growth
Concepts such as “sunk effort” vs actual investment
Political insights to better navigate power dynamics and interests
Our last PM event was packed with energy—this one goes even further.
Are you a startup founder, scaleup leader, or project manager ready to:
Tackle complexity
Steer your project with direction
Create real opportunities and impact?
Then this event is for you.
✅ Save the Date: November 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: HighTechXL, Eindhoven
🎟️ Register for one of the limited spots or learn more: Visit the event page
Featuring:
🎤 John Hermarij – Expert in project management, stakeholder influence, and leadership through complexity.
🎤 Hans Meeske – The man who doesn’t believe in “can’t.” Builder of ecosystems, innovation inspirator, and bridge-builder between tech and people.
This is not just a talk.
It sets something in motion.
Join us and take the next step on your project leadership path.