Investment Associate who focuses on the defense sector, driven by a mission to "Build a Stronger Europe." My personal focus is bridging technological knowledge gaps across European defense ecosystems, navigating the complex and traditionally bureaucratic landscape of the defense industry. At Keen, I'm specifically support the companies Intelic AI and Perciv AI. ‍Prior to joining Keen, I worked with Invest-NL, the government's venture capital arm. There, I supported societal and innovative projects through blended finance constructions under the National Growth Fund. My commitment extends beyond the professional realm. As a field hockey player competing at the highest level with Klein Zwitserland Heren 1, and having represented the youth national team in international tournaments, including the European and World Cup.