Leon Pals

Leon Pals, the chairman of the Startup Foundation, is a renowned figure in the entrepreneurial world with a passion for social impact. He has spearheaded various initiatives under the Startup Foundation umbrella, including Startup Academy, Startup Chat, Startup Curated, and Startup Deals, along with managing the shared office space, Progress Bar Rotterdam.

As a dedicated social entrepreneur, Leon focuses on creating lasting and meaningful changes, driven by a desire to elevate not just his network but also his city, country, and the world. His approach is centered around innovation and efficiency, leading him to organize events that focus on effective entrepreneurship and practical learning experiences.

With a strong commitment to enhancing entrepreneurial success, Leon has introduced internationally acclaimed events like Lean Startup Machine and Leancamp to the Netherlands. His brainchild, the Startup Academy, imparts valuable lessons learned to budding entrepreneurs across Europe through tailored programs for universities and corporations.

Leon's events emphasize cutting-edge methodologies such as Customer Development, Lean Startup, Persuasion, Effectuation, Design thinking, and Responsive Organisations. He remains at the forefront of modern entrepreneurship techniques, continuously striving to push boundaries and drive impact in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and impact, Leon invites aspiring entrepreneurs to join him on a journey towards becoming more effective, innovative, and impactful in their entrepreneurial endeavors.