Where does Dennis Goedegebuure work?

Dennis Goedegebuure is Entrepreneur in Residence (Growth Marketing Master) at Peak.

What check size does Dennis Goedegebuure write?

Dennis Goedegebuure typically writes checks of $260K – $4.2M.

What companies has Dennis Goedegebuure invested in?

Investments tracked here include Billy Grace.

Where did Dennis Goedegebuure go to school?

Dennis Goedegebuure studied at University of Amsterdam (Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics).

What awards has Dennis Goedegebuure received?

Won a Webby Award for marketing campaigns while at Airbnb. Won two US Search Awards, for Best use of Social in a search campaign (2015) and Best in-house team (2018).

What has Dennis Goedegebuure written?

Dennis Goedegebuure has 3 tracked posts on dennisgoedegebuure.com, including "Last day of February 2025", "Reflect on past month", "Career Break – Enjoying the sabbatical".

Dennis Goedegebuure

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Entrepreneur in Residence (Growth Marketing Master) at Peak

The Netherlands

Writes $260K – $4.2M checks · typically $2.2M

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About

Dennis Goedegebuure is a marketing and SEO leader currently serving as Vice President Marketing at Bitdefender. He spent over a decade in SEO and growth roles, including Senior Director Growth Marketing at PayPal, VP for Growth & SEO at Fanatics, Head of Global SEO at Airbnb, and nearly ten years at eBay where he rose to Director SEO for all global marketplaces and began his career working on eBay Netherlands and Marktplaats.nl. His work has earned recognition including a Webby Award and two US Search Awards. After 15 years in California, he now lives in the Netherlands and publishes his work at TheNextCorner.net.

Beyond investing

Education: Holds a master's degree from the University of Amsterdam, specialized in Marketing and Finance.
Communities: Since 2023, involved with online activities for the Jagerslaan in Wassenaar in the Netherlands.
Awards: Won a Webby Award for marketing campaigns while at Airbnb. Won two US Search Awards, for Best use of Social in a search campaign (2015) and Best in-house team (2018).
Hobbies: Served as interim coach of his son's hockey team.
Family: Has a son who plays hockey.
More: Lived for 15 years in California before moving back to the Netherlands.

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Experience

FancardGeneral Manager & Co-foundercurrent2025 — presentGlobal
ve2.venturesOperating Partner GTM & Growth Marketingcurrent2024 — present
TNC Brand StrategyPrincipal & Directorcurrent2024 — presentGlobal
Nature House / NatuurhuisjeMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2024 — presentNetherlands
CA Accomplished Financial Holding BVOwner + Directorcurrent2021 — presentGemeente Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands
Career BreakPersonal goal pursuit2024Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands
BitdefenderVP Brand & Creative Marketing + Ferrari Partnership2023 — 2024The Hague, Netherlands
BitdefenderVP New Consumer Growth & Acquisition2021 — 2023The Hague, Netherlands
PeakVenture Scout2021 — 2024Amsterdam, Netherlands
PeakEntrepreneur In Residence2021Amsterdam, Netherlands
PayPalSnr Director - Head of Global Consumer Growth Marketing2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
CoPilotGTM, SEO & Brand advisor2019 — 2020
Fanatics, Inc.VP Growth & SEO2014 — 2019San Francisco
AirbnbHead of Global SEO2012 — 2014San Francisco
GeeknetVice President Internet Marketing2011 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
eBayDirector SEO2010 — 2011San Jose
eBaySenior Manager IM - SEO2007 — 2010San Jose
eBayInternational Marketing Manager2006 — 2007San Jose
eBayOnline Manager2005 — 2006Amsterdam
eBayOnline Manager2004 — 2005Amsterdam
eBayOnline Optimizer2002 — 2004Amsterdam

Skills & more

Strategic PlanningGeneral Management1Strategy44Analysis4Fan EngagementGo-to-Market StrategyDigital MarketingMarketing Strategy1Growth Strategies1Paid Search StrategyConversion OptimizationCustomer Journey Mapping

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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)A/B TestingStorytellingBrand MarketingDigital MediaSite MigrationPlanning Budgeting & ForecastingTeam DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBrand StrategyGoogle Webmaster ToolsGoogle Adwords

Languages Dutch · English

What Is Generative AI? — LinkedIn
Section4 Certified Brand Strategist — Section

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Writing

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Dennis writes short personal-reflection posts about setting and reviewing goals, monthly self check-ins, and taking a sabbatical to focus on family, health, and learning AI.

Last day of February 20252025-02-28

The author reflects on progress toward 2025 goals at the end of February, listing completed and unfinished personal tasks and encouraging readers to assess their own year.

Reflect on past month2025-02-01

The author suggests using the end of each month to reflect on time with loved ones, progress on goals, and to plan and adjust for the coming month.

Career Break – Enjoying the sabbatical2024-03-26

The author announces a 2-3 month sabbatical after 22 years to focus on family, health, home, and learning AI, while remaining open to advisory and consulting roles.

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Partner at Peak

Heleen Dura – van Oord

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Johan van Mil

Team member at Peak, an early-stage fund backed by entrepreneurs

Kasper de Kock

Finance & compliance manager at Peak

Koen van Bleek

Finance and compliance at Peak

Marin Licina

Entrepreneur in Residence at Peak

Marnix Broer

General Partner at Peak

Martijn van Berkum

Entrepreneur in Residence at Peak

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David ZwagemakerScout

Partner at Peak

Thijs DijkmanScout

General Partner at Peak

Johan van Mil

Team member at Peak, an early-stage fund backed by entrepreneurs

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dennis Goedegebuure?: Dennis Goedegebuure is a marketing and SEO leader currently serving as Vice President Marketing at Bitdefender. He spent over a decade in SEO and growth roles, including Senior Director Growth Marketing at PayPal, VP for Growth & SEO at Fanatics, Head of Global SEO at Airbnb, and nearly ten years at eBay where he rose to Director SEO for all global marketplaces and began his career working on eBay Netherlands and Marktplaats.nl. His work has earned recognition including a Webby Award and two US Search Awards. After 15 years in California, he now lives in the Netherlands and publishes his work at TheNextCorner.net.
Where does Dennis Goedegebuure work?: Dennis Goedegebuure is Entrepreneur in Residence (Growth Marketing Master) at Peak.
What check size does Dennis Goedegebuure write?: Dennis Goedegebuure typically writes checks of $260K – $4.2M.
What companies has Dennis Goedegebuure invested in?: Investments tracked here include Billy Grace.
Where did Dennis Goedegebuure go to school?: Dennis Goedegebuure studied at University of Amsterdam (Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics).
What awards has Dennis Goedegebuure received?: Won a Webby Award for marketing campaigns while at Airbnb. Won two US Search Awards, for Best use of Social in a search campaign (2015) and Best in-house team (2018).
What has Dennis Goedegebuure written?: Dennis Goedegebuure has 3 tracked posts on dennisgoedegebuure.com, including "Last day of February 2025", "Reflect on past month", "Career Break – Enjoying the sabbatical".