Daan Witteveen

Daan Witteveen is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in M&A, venture capital, and corporate venturing within the global technology, media, and telecoms industry. His expertise lies in orchestrating successful transactions by employing an integrated approach that spans from strategic planning to flawless execution.

With a profound enthusiasm for venturing, emerging technologies, and innovative business models, Daan is the brain behind Open Incubation, a novel venture governance model designed to nurture lean, open, and collaborative ventures. To explore further details about Open Incubation, visit the Playbook on www.openincubation.com.

An eloquent public speaker, Daan Witteveen frequently addresses audiences on topics revolving around innovations in venturing, venture capital, corporate venturing, ecosystems, and mergers & acquisitions. His valuable insights are also shared through publications on https://H17.co in the Venture Series.

Daan's educational background is impressive, with credentials that include studying Venturing & entrepreneurship at Fellow Hogenheuvelcollege - KU Leuven, a Master's degree in Applied Economics from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and Finance and Management Accounting studies at the University of Gothenburg.

Throughout his illustrious career, Daan Witteveen has held key roles in prestigious organizations, serving as Partner Corporate Finance - Technology - Disruptive M&A at Deloitte. Previously, he excelled as the Deloitte NSE Technology Sector Leader, a Teacher focusing on Scale-up Valuations & Deal Structuring for the NVP Essentials program at Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP), a Blogger for H17 - Venture Series, and the innovative mind behind Open Incubation's venture governance model.

Daan's former positions at Deloitte include EMEA Technology Sector Leader, Global TMT M&A Leader, Industry leader Deloitte Technology, Media & Telecom (NL), and Deloitte Technology Fast50 leader. Prior to Deloitte, he contributed his expertise as a Consultant at De VriesHaselhoff in strategy consulting and honed his skills in business development at All Painting.