Member · 01
Serial entrepreneur
Between ventures, agentic OS systems
The communityfor founders, startups & digital entrepreneursacross Noord-Holland
175 founders, startup teams, freelancers and tech people. Active daily online + curated monthly meetups in the Alkmaar region.
✓ No spam, no sales pitches✓ Vetted membership
3–4 minute application — we read every one personally.
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What to Expect
Everything you get when you join the community
Curated Community
Access to a curated community of local startup founders, digital/tech entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and top level freelancers
Regular Meetups
Regular meetups already happening - 5 events held, more scheduled monthly
Small, focused groups of 6-10 members
Online Platform
Online platform to connect and network
Now active! Connect with members anytime in our knowledge sharing Whatsapp group (no spam - more than 50 members already)
Meetups in Action
Real people, real conversations, real Alkmaar
AI + Coffee meetup · Kaldi, Alkmaar
Who our members are
A snapshot of the 175 founders, startup builders, freelancers and tech people in the Alkmaar Builders community — by role and by business stage.
Member roles
Member breakdown by role
- 47%
- Entrepreneurs
- 20%
- Solopreneurs
- 15%
- Freelancers
- 11%
- Aspiring founders
- 7%
- Senior operators
Source: self-reported member data from application forms. * Data as of August 2026
Business stage
Where members are in their journey
- 49%
- Actively generating revenue
- 25%
- Building / pre-launch
- 16%
- Launched, pre-revenue
- 10%
- Idea stage
Source: self-reported member data from application forms. * Data as of August 2026
Member roles: entrepreneurs 47%, solopreneurs 20%, freelancers 15%, aspiring founders 11%, senior operators 7%. Business stage: actively generating revenue 49%, building or pre-launch 25%, launched but pre-revenue 16%, idea stage 10%.
Our Manifesto
A boutique community for startup founders, digital entrepreneurs, builders, and senior professionals across Noord-Holland.
Inclusive, but Selective
Diverse people, united by experience and drive. We choose members who have shipped real projects, grown businesses, or bring proof of experience.
Growth-Focused
Meetups, small groups, and other future initiatives. Regular opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration.
Introvert-Friendly
Everyone's voice is valued, no matter your personality type.
No-Guru Zone
Lessons, scars, and collaboration over self-promotion.
Real Experience
Not for hype-chasing or theory only. Proof of work required.
Curious why I started this community?
Read the story here →See What We're About
A glimpse into our community
This Community Is For You If...
Good fit
- You're building something real (product, service, or business)
- You can show up in or near Alkmaar once in a while
- You respect a strict no-solicitation rule (no pitching, no selling)
Not a fit
- You're "thinking about starting someday"
- You never plan to attend in-person meetups
🙋♂️ FAQ
Common questions about joining the community
What Members Are Saying
Real feedback from early meetups
"The group created a safe environment to discuss anything and listened carefully."
"People responded really thoughtful to my story. Great to meet some likeminded people, FINALLY!!"
"The small technical discussions in between the introductions. I found it interesting to hear how other people implement their ideas."
"A key highlight was the strong interest from experienced local professionals who were eager to help each other and grow together."
4.63 / 5
Average likelihood to return, based on meetup attendees
The room
Who's in the room
A glimpse of the members — anonymized. Actual room, actual people, actual work.
Member · 02
Director of Product Design
At a travel-tech company · 25y in design
Member · 03
Director of Software Engineering
Wood industry startup, ex-Uber
Member · 04
Founder
Software dev studio focused on audio DSP + ML/AI
Member · 05
Co-founder
Custom multi-agent AI for SMBs, EU-hosted GDPR-first
Member · 06
Co-founder
Managed hosting + VPS, 20+y in IT, data sovereignty
Member · 07
Product Manager
AI/ML & E-commerce
Member · 08
AI Delivery Manager
Building a car comparison platform for the NL market
Member · 09
Entrepreneur
DTC e-commerce brand + landing page studio for DTC merchants
Member · 10
Marketing consultant
30y in Marketing, Communication & Sales
Member · 11
Starting freelancer
Online marketing, lead gen, landing pages
Member · 12
Early-stage solopreneur
Launching a marketing consultancy this summer
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About the Founder
Massimo
Online Marketing Expert & Startup Marketing Consultant
I'm an entrepreneur, online marketing expert and startup marketing consultant, with 15+ years helping businesses grow. Based in Alkmaar for a couple of years after years in Noord-Holland.
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