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UNSGSA Queen Máxima champions financial health at SparkOptimus Financial Services Women’s Leadership Circle
On November 12, the second edition of our Women’s Leadership Circle for Financial Services brought together an incredible group of leading women, and we had the honour of welcoming H.M. The Queen of the Netherlands in her role as United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA).
Henriëtte Hoving
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2024
SparkOptimus wins Emerce100 top spot for the 7th time
SparkOptimus has been recognized as a leading force in the digital business landscape once again, securing its seventh No.1 position in the prestigious Dutch Emerce100 ranking.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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2024
How SparkOptimus is building a better future as a B Corp
Building a better future isn't just about lofty goals; it requires concrete action. That's why SparkOptimus has always engaged in pro-bono work and social projects, leveraging our core values and expertise to create positive change in the communities we serve. In this article we discuss just some of the examples of how we've been putting our principles into practice.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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2024
Sparking positive change: SparkOptimus becomes B Corp
We're excited to announce that SparkOptimus has officially become a B Corp, joining a growing group of over 8,000 companies worldwide reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit! For us, achieving the B Corp certification is a great recognition of our long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility and using business as a force for good - something that's been at the core of our ethos since day one.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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2024
Inspiring inclusion: Celebrating the women of SparkOptimus on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women worldwide. This year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion," calls for fostering diverse perspectives and creating environments where all women are valued and respected.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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2024
Unwrap emerging trends and insights: Our holiday reading list
‘Tis the season to not only be jolly but to also stay ahead of the curve. To keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the fields of Sustainability, Data & AI and Digital Transformation, we've made a list (and checked it twice) of our top essential reading to dive into in the festive period.
SparkOptimus Team
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2023
SparkOptimus has launched 'CEO stories' podcast
Our exclusive CEO stories series is now available on your favorite podcast platform! Get inspired by CEOs, industry leaders, and innovators during your commute, workout, or while travelling. In these conversations, our Founding Partner, Alexandra Jankovich, delves into their insights, challenges, and achievements.
SparkOptimus Team
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2023
"Tales from the Trenches" - the personal side of corporate ventures
In January, Hidde Van Manen, Rutger Planken, Willem Schüngel and Anke Le Guével sat down to broadcast our first ever live interactive panel conversation, coined "Tales from the Trenches".
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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03
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2023
Welcome to the team! 9 new Sparkies join us
2023 has got to a fantastic start here at SparkOptimus, and not least because 9 new Sparkies are joining our Amsterdam office across several departments! A very warm welcome to all of you – we’re excited to have you on board!
SparkOptimus Team
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2023
Coffee & Change
Angie is a digital leader at a large multinational. Every two or three months she meets for coffee with a group of peers in different industries to catch up and share change stories.
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
Press release | New book reveals: "Top mistakes made by managers going digital"
Press release: Disruption in Action by Alexandra Jankovich, Tom Voskes and Adrian Hornsby.
SparkOptimus Team
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09
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2022
A warm welcome to our September starters
What a fantastic way to finish Q3 of 2022: 7 new Sparkies have been added to the team in September. It’s great to have you all on board!
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
The next step on our journey towards net-zero
At SparkOptimus, we work towards ensuring a neutral or positive sustainability impact in both our client work and internal operations.
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
Thirsty for digital disruption
When you think about digital disruption, beer or brewing is not an industry that first comes to mind. However, for an industry as old as brewing, the beer world’s ability to keep up with the times is almost second-to-none. An increasing number of breweries from around the world are beginning to realize that they could learn a thing or two from digital disruptors.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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2022
Paving the way for future growth – Promotions at SparkOptimus
AS WE PASS THE HALFWAY MARK OF 2022, WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROMOTION OF TWO ASSOCIATE PARTNERS TO PARTNERS AS WELL AS THE FORMATION OF A NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM!
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
#1 digital consultant in Emerce100 for the fifth time!
We’re proud to announce that SparkOptimus has been named the number 1 digital consultancy in Emerce 100 for the fifth time! Ranking first again, after doing so in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 is a great honor.
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
RefugeeHelp.com is live
The aim of RefugeeHelp.nl is to help refugees who arrive in the Netherlands by offering them one clear and central online platform where they can go for all relevant issues and needs such as shelter, food, medical care, legal help, work, education etc. This platform will also serve to give individuals, companies and institutions who want to contribute a place to do so.
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
New year, new Sparkies: Welcome!
What a fantastic way to start into 2022. 9 new Sparkies have been added to the team recently. Great to have you all on board!
SparkOptimus Team
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2022
Catching up with SparkOptimus Alumni
What do the founder of e-mobility startup Felyx, the strategy and operations lead at Spotify, and the chief strategy officer at Infinitas Learning have in common?
SparkOptimus Team
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2021
Diversity Day: Alexandra Jankovich among "most inspiring women in tech"
NL Digital is a collective of companies that facilitate digital transformation. On the occasion Diversity Day, which is celebrated on October 5th, 2021, the organization published a list of the ‘most inspiring women in tech’.
SparkOptimus Team
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2021
SparkOptiWeekend 2021: Sharing learnings, fun & growing together
Connecting with colleagues, brainstorming and planning the next year garnished with a little fun
SparkOptimus Team
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2021
SparkOptimus welcomes 5 new team members
SparkOptimus welcomes 5 new team members
SparkOptimus Team
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2021
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