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Read more about the Humanities Venture Lab team and how to get in touch with us.

Contact

E-mail: humanitiesventurelab@uva.nl 
Bezoekadres: Oudemanhuispoort 4-6, 1012 CN Amsterdam, E0.05 

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The Humanities Venture Lab

Klaas Hernamdt: programme lead

I have been programme manager of HVL since 2022. As a programme manager, I lead the Lab and the team and represent HVL both within and outside the university. Doing so, I put my passion for connecting art & culture with technology and entrepreneurship into practice. I believe that we need the collective power of critical minds and of creativity to help solve the burning question of our times.

Marine Liesenhoff (she/her): business coach

I have been a business coach at HVL since 2023, guiding students, entrepreneurs and researchers to turn their ideas into impactful ventures. I’m passionate about helping them maintain a healthy work-life balance as they grow. Watching their success creates a ripple effect of positive change, and it's a joy to support their journeys. I believe every great idea deserves to thrive, especially when humanities entrepreneurs bring creativity and purpose to the market. 

Jacky Lie A Njoek (she/her): student assistant

In 2024, I joined the team as a student assistant, focusing on community and office management. Working at HVL offers me a fantastic opportunity to enhance the business environment for the humanities and to help bridge the gap between the two. As a Theatre Studies student, this role allows me to engage with these dynamics firsthand. 

Tijmen ter Keurs (he/him): student assistant

Since April 2024, I have been working at HVL as a student assistant, focusing on community management and communication. It’s inspiring to be part of a community of entrepreneurs in the humanities. They show me how I can use my knowledge and perspective after completing my Art History studies to make a positive contribution.