Jaap van Donge

After a long career in ICT, Jaap van Donge decided at 64 to take a new direction. Through Entrepreneurs Soundboard he found the perfect way to continue using his knowledge and experience. Meanwhile, Jaap has guided over 100 entrepreneurs and has been active as a voluntary entrepreneurial advisor for 13 years.

From technician to entrepreneurial mentor
Jaap started as a technician and progressed to sales and marketing manager and later director of a business telecommunications company. He now uses this broad experience to guide both starting and established entrepreneurs.

Why entrepreneurs choose Jaap as their mentor?
Jaap helps entrepreneurs take a fresh look at their business and discover growth opportunities. From fashion boutiques to physiotherapy practices: he supports entrepreneurs in a wide range of sectors.
A fresh perspective from outside helps entrepreneurs think outside their own box. Sometimes that is exactly the push that is needed.

Constantly evolving
In order to support entrepreneurs even better, Jaap continues to develop continuously. He immerses himself in new technologies, social media and regularly attends training courses through Entrepreneurs Soundboard

His motivation?
Seeing entrepreneurs grow and sharing his knowledge and experience. Sometimes even lasting friendships develop, such as with an entrepreneur with whom he still walks regularly and exchanges experiences.