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83 people in our graph share verified history with Dave — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Erik MeijerunlockedDave: together at Radboud University (1992)
Dave: together at Otrium
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×3Dave: together at Shaping Impact Group
About
Dave Dirks is a strategic adviser at Baukje, working in the areas of impact, strategy, and marketing. His work focuses on creating societal value for charities, civil society organizations, and businesses, with attention to balancing social impact, a sustainable business model, and stakeholder relationships.
Experience
- Shaping Impact GroupGeneral Partnercurrent2025 — presentRotterdam
- FroggyTalkNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentThe Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
- PlinkrNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Smart SymbolsNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentGhent Metropolitan Area
- We Are GroupNon Executive Directorcurrent2026 — presentCoventry, England, United Kingdom
- Welcome appNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- NetiniumNon Executive Directorcurrent2026 — presentNetherlands
- EykInvestorcurrent2023 — presentRotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nederland
- ChurnedInvestorcurrent2022 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- OtriumInvestorcurrent2016 — present
- KeadynPartnercurrent2016 — presentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Velar CapitalCo-foundercurrent2019 — present
- BlockpartyPartnercurrent2017 — presentAmsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
- Various CompaniesAngel and VC Investmentscurrent2012 — present
- Hardt HyperloopMember Of The Supervisory Boardcurrent2018 — presentDelft Area, Netherlands
- Bernardus.Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- EVO Venture PartnersCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Goldfish GlobalCo-Founder2021 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Steelman: from start to exit.Co-Founder & Partner2018 — 2021Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- Angel Academy EUCo-Founder2016 — 2020Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Skills & more
Microsoft Office4Microsoft ExcelNegotiation6Management7Strategy4Leadership5Portfolio Management3ConsultancyCorporate Law50Corporate Governance16Joint Ventures18Mergers10
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Private EquityDue DiligenceContract NegotiationLitigationVenture CapitalRestructuringContract ManagementE-commerceMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipLanguages English · French · German
From Dave's professional profile.
Colleagues at Shaping Impact Group
Alexa Bagamian
Associate at Tech Wildcatters
Ali Dreidi
Principal at Shaping Impact Group
Baukje Stam
Impact Advisor at Shaping Impact Group
Caroline Cornil
Brand & Communication Designer at Shaping Impact Group
Christophe Behiels
Waarnemer at Angelwise
David Mwasha
Analyst at Shaping Impact Group
Evangelia Tzika
Investment Associate at Modi Ventures
Eyal Bino
Partner and Co-Founder at ICONYC labs
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dave Dirks?
- Dave Dirks is a strategic adviser at Baukje, working in the areas of impact, strategy, and marketing. His work focuses on creating societal value for charities, civil society organizations, and businesses, with attention to balancing social impact, a sustainable business model, and stakeholder relationships.
- Where does Dave Dirks work?
- Dave Dirks is General Partner at Shaping Impact Group.
- Where did Dave Dirks go to school?
- Dave Dirks studied at Radboud University (mr., Dutch law, European Law and International Law); Grotius Academy for Post Doctoral Studies (Cum Laude, Corporate Law).
Same school
Also attended Radboud University55
Jefte DrijversInvestor at Third Rock VenturesErik MeijerVenture Scout at Storm VenturesAnnelies van Veldhuizen-BaanBestuurslid at NoaberMartijn van BerkumEntrepreneur in Residence at PeakJeroen ArtsPartner at SpeedinvestOisin TeevanContent Lead at Founders Factory
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Shared employers
Also worked at Otrium7
Andrew RobbInvestor at FELIX CAPITALTon van 't NoordendeGeneral Partner at QDNL ParticipationsGabrielė PoteliūnaitėPrincipal at Balnord Sp. z o.o.Ohad GiladCo-founder and Managing Partner at KeadynDavor HebelManaging Partner at Eight Roads VenturesJulia DenolyFounding CEO at Newtone
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