Catching Up with Ivan and Spence: Driving Innovation Forward with Maxy
It’s been an exciting journey for Ivan Roy (25) and Spence van Asperdt (23), the dynamic duo behind DriveMaxy. Meet Maxy Ivan graduated from the MBA program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2021. He came up with the idea for Maxy to improve the traditional driving school market. Ivan’s strong dedication to innovation and customer […]
From Green Roots to Innovation: Meet our New Colleague Mathijs
Meet Mathijs Buddingh’, our passionate project manager at the Science Park, a thriving hub nestled within Radboud University and Radboudumc’s green campus. Here, knowledge-intensive companies collaborate and innovate, driven by a commitment to sustainability and impactful change. With a background rooted in stewardship principles, emphasizing responsible resource management, Mathijs brings a unique perspective to his […]
How we helped you IMPROVE!
The summer holiday is here and the countdown until the next academic year has begun. And the question that comes to mind is; are we ready for the next half year? Have our business targets been met and our goals achieved? Well, at Mercator Launch we can definitely say that the first half of 2021 […]
A day in the life of… office dog Bennie!
Is the start-up life a dog’s life? “Well, yes it is! That is, if you are me: Bennie – the Chief Happiness & Customer Suppawt Officer at Mercator Launch. In Silicon Valley it is already the most natural thing in the world: dogs accompany their owners when they go to the office every day. In […]
Summer time management
How to recharge yourself and your business while getting it to the next level It’s summertime! Time to go out, have fun and get some well-deserved chill time. However, when having your own business, is there ever time when you can really sit back and relax? Well, yes of course! And even better… you can […]
In the spotlight… Delreco!
Previously known as Domus Discipuli, but now with a brand new name and logo, Delreco is in our spotlight! Delreco stands for Deliver, Repair & Collect, which is exactly what their service entails! We asked them 5 questions about their company. What problem are you solving? International students are often limited to furnished rooms, since […]
A day in the life of Project Coordinator… Jon!
Each morning there is a competition between my alarm clock and my 4-year-old; who can wake me earlier? Usually, my boy wins and the morning starts by making him (and his baby sister) breakfast followed by 20 minutes of negotiation at the highest level to get him to put his shoes on and leave the […]
4 tips for a fruitful summer!
Empty desks, out-of-office automatic replies and a deafening silence that allows you to work on that one project you never really had time for. As an entrepreneur, you usually don’t just take three or four weeks off from your startup. Especially since it’s far too much fun to be an entrepreneur! How do you ensure […]
Your summer reading list
Whether you prefer lounging by the pool or going on a hike in the mountains… it is always good to have a book with you for a well-deserved pitstop. Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading list! And why not combine business with pleasure? Here are some great books about the […]
Catching up with… Koen Smit from Yogademics!
In our series “Catching up with …”, we catch up with former IMPROVERS to see how they are doing and what they are working on! Koen Smit started his own company where he offers yoga classes to PhD students in order to reduce anxiety & stress, and improve focus Since Koen has his own experience […]