Klaas Joosten

Klaas Joosten is the CEO and Founder of LinkPizza, a content and influencer marketplace based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.1 He has been in this role since November 2015, focusing on creating a platform that connects brands with influencers for creating and distributing social media content.1

Career Background

Joosten has a long history of entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital space:

Previous Ventures::

• In 1999, he began his journey in helping people find quality products and services online.1
• He founded and led M4N, a highly-rated Dutch and European affiliate marketing software company, which was later sold to Zanox AG in 2011.1

Other Roles::

• Founder and CEO of ZEEF.com, a curated directory platform (January 2013 - Present)1
• Advisor for Translin, a global interpreter connection service (June 2013 - Present)1
• Former investor in Eattomeet.com (January 2012 - December 2015)1

LinkPizza

Under Joosten's leadership, LinkPizza has become the largest content and influencer marketplace for creating and distributing social media content.1 The platform automates the workflow between brands and influencers, measuring performance and facilitating collaborations.1

Personal Insights

Joosten mentions being dyslexic, which has influenced his passion for making quality information more accessible online.1 This personal experience has driven his vision for creating platforms that curate and organize information effectively.

Recent Developments

As of May 2, 2024, Joosten announced that after 9 years of leading LinkPizza, he was handing over the commercial tasks to a colleague named Mandy, who had been with the company for 7 years.2 This suggests that while he remains the CEO and Founder, he may be transitioning some of his responsibilities within the organization.