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Digital Assets – Alpha Evenings

Discover blockchain, crypto, and digital innovation at our monthly events sponsored by Bybit.
Meetups
We organize

Meetups

Connect with like-minded individuals who are interested in financial markets, investment, trading, and other related fields.

We provide fun activities while also offering the opportunity to network, learn, and build valuable connections.

Will we see you at our next drinks?
Competitive Games
We host

Competitive Games

Thinking about a career in trading? Whether you're aiming for a role in market making, high-frequency trading, or quantitative finance, developing strong numerical and analytical skills is key.

These games sharpen your skills and ultimately set you up for success in the next interviews.
Company Events
We set up

Company Events

Whether it is an in-house day, a lecture, or a workshop—we try to make the most out of all our events.

Together with companies we host such events to get to know the industry and if there is a good mutual fit.

We are here to help you launch your career at the right company.
Meet some of

Our Speakers

Sven Hubens

Sven Hubens

CBOE, Hubens Capital

Alexander van Os

Alexander van Os, CFA

Venture IQ

Esther Eiling

Esther Eiling

University of Amsterdam

Koen van Engelen

Koen van Engelen

Venture IQ

Merlijne Keuss

Merlijne Keuss

Quantoz

Maarten Biermans

Maarten Biermans

Rabobank

Roy van der Loos

Roy van der Loos

DuurzaamInvesteren.nl

Paul Smeets

Paul Smeets

University of Amsterdam

Martijn Stam

Martijn Stam

Achmea Investment Management

Jorn Eiting van Liempt

Jorn Eiting van Liempt

Entrepreneur & Venture Builder

Meyade Curfs

Meyade Curfs

Bybit

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Sven Hubens

Company: CBOE, Hubens Capital

Sven Hubens is a seasoned options trader and educator with over a decade of experience in global derivatives markets. He began his career at Optiver in 2011, developed into a senior trader, and later joined Maven Securities to help establish their Amsterdam office. He also teaches with the CBOE Options Institute and currently leads Hubens Capital.

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Alexander van Os, CFA

Company: Venture IQ

Alexander van Os, CFA, brings over 25 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and innovation partnering. He is the co-founder of Venture IQ, where he helps clients drive corporate venturing and deal sourcing. His focus spans SaaS, cleantech, and food & agriculture. Alexander is passionate about using data and automation to streamline scouting and startup selection for teams of all sizes.

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Koen van Engelen

Company: Venture IQ

Koen van Engelen is a co-founder and partner at Venture IQ, bringing over 25 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and innovation partnering. He supports clients in corporate venturing and deal sourcing, with expertise in SaaS, cleantech, and food & agriculture. Koen is dedicated to helping organizations identify strategic startup matches and co-developed a proprietary platform to make the scouting process efficient and scalable.

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Jorn Eiting van Liempt

Company: Entrepreneur & Venture Builder

An entrepreneur and venture builder focused on digital and sustainability-driven innovation. He combines technical IT expertise with commercial marketing skills to develop platforms that advance circularity and create positive societal impact. As a founder, advisor, and connector, he translates transformative ideas into scalable ventures and supports innovation projects and sustainable business transformation.

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Maarten Biermans

Company: Rabobank

Led the Global Sustainable Finance team at Rabobank. Previously, he was Head of ESG Policy at Rabobank and a strategy consultant at Spring Associates (now Holtara), focusing on responsible investment and ESG integration for private equity firms. He holds dual Master's degrees in Economics and Philosophy, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. He is a frequent contributor to ESG-related think tanks.

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Roy van der Loos

Company: DuurzaamInvesteren.nl

Investment Manager at DuurzaamInvesteren.nl, a platform for sustainable investments. He previously spent five years at Unknown Group as Business Development Lead and Finance Lead, supporting innovative ventures. His earlier experience includes Finance Officer at Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship and Finance Lead at Get in the Ring. His work focuses on finance, sustainability, and entrepreneurship to scale ventures with lasting impact.

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Paul Smeets

Company: University of Amsterdam

Professor of Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance at the University of Amsterdam, previously holding the same title at Maastricht University. He is an Advisory Board Member at Equileap and a Visiting Scholar at the Amsterdam School of Economics. His research explores the intersection of finance, philanthropy, and sustainability, focusing on investors' role in creating positive social change.

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Esther Eiling

Company: University of Amsterdam

Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam. Her research covers investments, asset pricing, labor and finance, and international finance, with publications in leading journals. She engages with the asset management and pension industry through advisory and teaching. She previously served as Head of the Finance Group at UvA and holds a PhD in Finance from Tilburg University.

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Martijn Stam

Company: Achmea Investment Management

Engagement Specialist at Achmea Investment Management, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. He previously worked at Achmea as a Responsible Investment Working Student and Intern. In 2021, he interned at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in New York, contributing to intergovernmental processes for environmental priorities and sustainability reporting. His path reflects a commitment to responsible investment and sustainable development.

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Merlijne Keuss

Company: Quantoz

Merlijne Keuss is a Fund Services Specialist at Quantoz, where she works on setting up hedge funds and digital asset structures under Dutch legislation. She holds a Bachelor's in Econometrics and is pursuing a Master's in Financial Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam. With a strong interest in the intersection of finance, data science, and technology, she applies advanced methods in econometrics and machine learning to drive innovation in financial services.

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Meyade Curfs

Company: Bybit

Meyade Curfs is Lead Regional Sales Executive at Bybit, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, where he drives the European growth strategy. With nearly a decade of experience in crypto, he previously founded a successful algorithmic trading fund that achieved Bybit's highest trading volume for three consecutive years. Since joining Bybit in 2023, he has focused on building strategic partnerships and frequently shares his insights on major Dutch media platforms such as NPO1, Radar, NPO3, Videoland, and BNR.

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