Dirk Stoop

Dirk Stoop is an experienced product leader with a history of creating, scaling, and reinventing consumer and business products with wide-spread usage.

He excels in team building, advocating for users, and fostering growth and strength in individuals to create effective and productive teams.

Thriving in ambiguous environments, Dirk enjoys tackling complex problems and driving growth in existing products or breaking into competitive markets.

His expertise spans across AI, marketplaces, auctions, B2B, and consumer products, having worked in startups, scale-ups, and prominent tech companies.

Dirk specializes in aligning diverse teams, setting bold yet grounded product strategies, and fostering open communication where every team member feels valued and heard.

While his passion lies in design, Dirk is technically proficient and collaborates seamlessly with various technical professionals to tackle challenges and explore innovative opportunities.

His educational background includes a BA in the Interfaculty of Image and Sound from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, and VWO studies at Rijnlands Oegstgeest.

Throughout his career, Dirk has held significant roles such as Head of Product at Flux, Product Lead at Flux, Senior Director of Product at ZipRecruiter, Product at Google, Advisor at Handshake, Co-Founder / CEO at Bubble Electric, Inc., Product Manager at Facebook, Product Designer at Facebook, Founder and General Director at Sofa BV, Service Engineer at MacHouse Amsterdam, and A/V Artist at N/A.