Kasper Middelkoop

Kasper Middelkoop is a seasoned entrepreneur with 16 years of experience dedicated to revolutionizing the leisure industries through the creation of successful scaleups.

Having a background in Marketing Management with a Master's degree from Tilburg University and Commerciele Economie with an HBO degree from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Kasper has a strong educational foundation.

Kasper Middelkoop is the Founder & CEO of Smiler, the world's first on-the-spot photography marketplace, and has previously held key roles in other prominent organizations like Tiqets and Hotelchamp.

With Tiqets, a global tourist destination activity platform backed by Airbnb, and Hotelchamp, a SaaS solution empowering hotels worldwide to reduce reliance on OTAs, Kasper has demonstrated his innovation and strategic vision in the industry.

Prior to his current ventures, Kasper Middelkoop served as the Marketing Director at Investion Venture Capital, completed his Master Thesis at Bol.com, co-founded Midsol Media, and gained valuable experience in roles such as Affiliate Marketing Manager at Droomboeket.nl and an Online Marketing Intern at Fonq.nl.

Kasper Middelkoop's career highlights his entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, and expertise in marketing and business development, making him a notable figure in the entrepreneurial landscape.