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/jɛlə væn dər baɪ/

Online entrepreneur, Founder FerryGoGo.com & Co-Founder Reachmo.re Currently: mapping ferry routes 🗺️⛴️ | 👦🏼👧🏼🧒🏼🐶 | 🚴🏻‍♂️ 🎮

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Currently, I work as an investor and co-owner at Reachmo.re. However, most of my time is dedicated to FerryGoGo, the travel portal I’m passionate about. My personal mission? Weaving a web of improved information for ferry travelers, pinpointing ferry routes and gathering comprehensive route details. I’ve already set sail on 17 routes and eagerly plot new voyages on the horizon. Anchors aweigh!

Over the years, it’s been quite a whirlwind (at times). I’ve summarized the more remarkable events that have led to business changes.

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FerryGoGo transformed into a company

FerryGoGo transformed into a company

In 2022, we put in significant effort to enhance FerryGoGo. We revamped the website, introducing a fresh new look, and expanded our collection of routes. Moreover, we initiated the expansion of our photo database and began sharing ferry information on social media. To further elevate the quality of information on FerryGoGo, we’ve been collaborating with an increasing number of individuals. Currently, five people are directly involved, and we’ve also enlisted the support of several enthusiastic ferry bloggers. Consequently, as of now, FerryGoGo has become an independent venture in its own right.

Reachmo.re aquires Refermedia

Reachmo.re aquires Refermedia

Refermedia is the company behind various software and hosting portals. Thanks to this acquisition, we were able to integrate similar sites into it, creating a specialist entity that connects businesses and individual customers with innovative digital solutions.

Reachmo.re acquires Oma Weet Raad

Reachmo.re acquires Oma Weet Raad

Whether you’re seeking home, garden, kitchen secrets, health advice, or creative solutions to everyday problems, omaweetraad.nl offers a wealth of helpful information. It’s a place where tradition and modern needs converge, and you can learn from the wisdom of those who came before you. With nearly half a million monthly visitors, it’s evident that omaweetraad.nl has become a go-to destination for seekers of timeless wisdom and practical knowledge.

Investment in Smartbrothers

Investment in Smartbrothers

Reachmo.re invests in Smart Brothers. With various websites focused on smart home gadgets and vacuum cleaners, Smart Brothers offers independent and reliable advice to hundreds of thousands of visitors per month.

Real estate purchases

Real estate purchases

April 2017

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed curating a collection of (top-notch) furnished apartments for expat rentals.

Reachmo.re

Reachmo.re

On January 2nd, we embarked on an exciting journey of full-time website creation and investment, joining forces with Jochem Vroom and Jan Willem van Tilburg.

Roaming Together

Roaming Together

We embarked on an epic adventure with the family—a nearly 8-month journey filled with excitement. We traversed the United States from Florida to California in our trusty camper, hopped between picturesque islands in the Pacific, voyaged from New Zealand to Western Australia, delved into the wonders of Sri Lanka, indulged in ferry-hopping escapades among the Greek Islands, and finally, made our way back home.

FerryGoGo is launched

FerryGoGo is launched

In preparation for my sabbatical, I discovered a lack of comprehensive information about ferry routes. I wanted to book several ferry journeys in countries like New Zealand and Greece, but I struggled to find detailed route information. Even after extensive searching, I found the information quite limited when I finally figured out the routes. That’s when I decided to map out ferry routes and launched a website to display them: FerryGoGo.

Stopped working at Imbull/GSG

Stopped working at Imbull/GSG

After a fulfilling journey with Imbull and an additional two years at the Global Savings Group, it was time for a new chapter!

That began with some relaxation and quality time with the family, but soon enough, I had found a new endeavor.

Imbull acquired by Global Savings Group

Imbull acquired by Global Savings Group

Imbull

Imbull

In the final phase of my studies, I collaborated with Jochem Vroom to create various websites. This endeavor gave rise to the startup Imbull, which became the market leader in online discounts and coupon codes in the Netherlands through websites like kortingscode.nl and Actiecode.nl. We expanded this concept to over 20 countries. It was an enjoyable period when we worked diligently alongside a large group of young, ambitious (international) individuals from our office in the Oranjekerk in Amsterdam.

Master Thesis, Etos Beverwijk

Master Thesis, Etos Beverwijk

February 2008 – November 2008

I conducted my master’s thesis at the drugstore Etos, a part of Ahold Delhaize. I investigated whether there could be improved shelf arrangements for the deodorant and sunscreen sections, as opposed to organizing them solely by brand. Would it not be more beneficial for decision speed and satisfaction to group, for instance, aftersun products together on the shelf? And does it make sense to place the roll-on deodorants together or not?

Twente University

Twente University

September 2006 - March 2009

Graduated MSc, Communication Studies University of Twente

Following my bachelor’s degree, I pursued a pre-master’s and master’s program at the University of Twente with the aim of gaining knowledge about the psychology behind marketing actions. Communication Studies was a suitable fit for me in this regard.

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Graduated BA Commercial Economics; International Marketing

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