Julian Doorten

Julian Doorten is the CEO and Co-founder of Storage Share, a company he started in August 2016 along with Niels van Eck.12 Storage Share is a platform that connects space providers with people seeking storage solutions, offering both temporary and permanent storage spaces across the Netherlands.35

Professional Background

Julian Doorten is described as a passionate entrepreneur with strong social skills and an academic background.4 He has been leading Storage Share since its inception, helping the company grow into one of the largest players in the Dutch self-storage market.

Company Growth and Achievements

Under Doorten's leadership, Storage Share has experienced significant growth:

• The company has helped over 14,000 tenants find storage space since its founding.1
• Storage Share operates more than 50 branches with around 5,000 tenants.1
• In 2024, Storage Share acquired Boxx, a bankrupt storage company, saving the belongings of 4,000 people and nearly doubling its customer base.1
• For four consecutive years, including 2024, Storage Share has been recognized as an FD Gazelle, placing it among the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands.7

Entrepreneurial Approach

Doorten emphasizes customer satisfaction as a priority for Storage Share. He is known for quick response times and effective case handling.1 The company's focus is on providing safe, clean, and dry storage spaces with excellent service.1

Company Origins

Storage Share was created through Pi Labs, a 13-week mentor program designed to bring technology startups to market.6 The company started as a marketplace where individuals and real estate owners could list their vacant space for rent to individuals or businesses looking for storage solutions.5

Julian Doorten's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://nl.linkedin.com/in/julian-doorten-19638b22.3