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BCNL Foundation is the leading ecosystem for everything around decentralized technologies in the Netherlands

The Blockchain Netherlands Foundation is an organization, run by volunteers. We’re extremely thankful for all enthusiasts, helping out with running the foundation.
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By connecting with other networks, we share knowledge, gain insights, create win-wins and create opportunities.

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The faces behind BCNL

The BCNL Foundation is an organization that is run by professionals that volunteer out of passion for decentralized technologies and community. We’re extremely thankful for all the enthusiasts, helping the ecosystem grow.

The board

Rudolf van Ee
Founder & Board Member
Jan Scheele
Jan Scheele
Board Member

Marketing & Communications

Christiaan Jimmink
Christiaan Jimmink
Head of Marketing
Meike van den Berg
Meike van den Berg
Content Manager
Chiara Munaretto
Chiara Munaretto
Head of Ecosystem & PR

Taskforce Education

Maarten de Borst
Maarten de Borst
Quartermaster Education HBO
Raoul Esseboom
Raoul Esseboom
Quartermaster Education MBO

Community / Events

Demian Poltorak
Demian Poltorak
Event Management
Jim Niemeijer
Jim Niemeijer
Partnerships
Otto Godijn
Event Management
Kristina Dejnega
Awards Manager
Devin Schoor
Hackathon Manager

Operations

Glenn Letschert
Glenn Letschert
Front End Developer
Ricardo Wierda
Front End Developer

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