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Thirsty for disruption
When you think about digital disruption, beer or brewing might not be the first industry that comes to mind. However, for an industry as traditional as brewing, the beer world’s ability to adapt and leverage digital tools is impressive. More and more breweries around the world are already embracing strategies in a digital world, using innovative technologies to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and stay competitive.
Katja Knox
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2025
International Women’s Day at SparkOptimus: Empowering Women, Driving Progress
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women of SparkOptimus. Their unique experiences shape our company culture, enabling us to serve our clients faster, better, and more sustainably. These diverse perspectives drive our entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in change, helping us develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and accelerate progress toward a more inclusive future.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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03
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2025
Sparking change: A year of B Corp
As we mark nearly a year as a part of the B Corp community, we at SparkOptimus are even more committed to using business as a force for good. Being part of the global B Corp community is not just a recognition of our long-standing dedication to sustainability and social responsibility, it’s a powerful reminder that we have an ongoing responsibility to drive positive change through everything we do and lead by example.
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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03
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2025
Essential insights of the season: Our holiday reading list
The festive season is here, and it's the perfect time to catch up on the latest in Sustainability, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation. In this article, we’ve curated a list of must-reads to keep you informed and inspired over the holidays.
SparkOptimus Team
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2024
A year of impact: SparkOptimus highlights from 2024
What a year it’s been! As 2024 wraps up, we’re thrilled to reflect on the milestones that defined this year at SparkOptimus. From impactful projects to global recognition, the success we’ve achieved is a direct result of our team’s hard work, expertise, and commitment, along with the trust and collaboration of our clients. Here are some of the highlights we’re most proud of:
SparkOptimus Team
Katja Knox
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12
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2024
Preparing for 2025: CSRD strategies to save time and money
In this article, we explore how AI can enhance every stage of your CSRD journey—from streamlining DMA assurance and automating ESG data collection to consolidating everything into a cohesive report. Plus, we show you how to turn your compliance efforts into a powerful competitive advantage.
SparkOptimus Team
Amy Tuk
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12
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2024
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).
SparkOptimus Team
Henriëtte Hoving
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11
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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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04
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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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04
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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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03
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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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03
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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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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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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
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
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