The stories that stay with an audience are the ones that come from somewhere real.

Talks & Keynote Topics:

  • From high-performance engineering to circular material systems. How practical innovation can combine performance and responsibility across real-world applications, and what it actually takes to bring new technology from concept to scale.

  • Progress rarely follows a straight line. Drawing from ocean racing, engineering and building companies, this talk explores how setbacks and pressure can become the foundation for better decisions and long-term resilience.

  • Great teams do not happen by accident. They grow when the environment allows people to develop trust, play to their strengths and move toward a shared purpose. What offshore racing taught me about building teams that hold under pressure.

  • Sustainable success begins with the right structure. How clear goals, well-designed systems and the right foundation allow organisations to turn ambition into reliable performance over time.

The stories that stay with an audience are the ones that come from somewhere real.

I speak about what happens when conditions become demanding and the outcome is uncertain. Some of those moments happened offshore, in heavy weather or long stretches of ocean where every decision carried weight. Others happened while building companies, navigating financial pressure, setbacks and the kind of doubt that arrives when you are trying to move something forward that does not want to move easily.

Different environments, but often the same human reality. What those experiences teach you about staying steady, keeping direction and making decisions without panic is what I bring to the stage.

I speak for companies, universities and professional groups. The aim is always the same: stories people recognise giving lessons they can use.

Client reviews

Yacht Owner

“Jeroen’s support and advice have been invaluable in keeping our carbon racing yacht fast and reliable. More than a yacht builder, he’s someone deeply committed to pushing the sport forward.”

— Bernie Wong

Yachting Consultant

“Jeroen combines a friendly, direct approach with clear thinking and strong execution. Working with him sets a gold standard for how complex projects should be handled.”

— Arnold Teeuwen, Engineer & Consultant

Wind Energy Project

“Jeroen has a rare ability to navigate complex challenges while keeping collaboration at the centre. His technical insight and systems thinking turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions.”

— Rebekka Stumpf
COO, NablaFlow

Project Management

“Great to have you on board, bringing amazing expertise in materials and the production process and contributing to this truly pan-European project.”

— Henning Kuhlmann
CEO, Magma Boats GmbH Co KG

Speaking

“An exciting story, brilliantly presented, with a depth and authenticity that clearly come from real-world experience.”

— Prof Tim Cullen MBE