Mendes Hogestyn

Mendes Hogestyn is a co-founder of Wolk, a company that focuses on preventing hip fractures in the elderly through innovative technology.2 He holds a Masters degree in Industrial Design Engineering from TU Delft, which has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and design.

Professional Background

Before co-founding Wolk in 2013, Mendes gained valuable experience in various roles:

• Consultant at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants3
• Graduate Intern at Heerema Marine Contractors
• Intern at The Heineken Company and Schlumberger

Entrepreneurial Venture

Mendes Hogestyn, along with Filippo van Hellenberg Hubar, founded Wolk Company in The Hague in 2013.2 The company's primary focus is on developing innovative solutions to prevent hip fractures in the elderly population.

Wolk's Technology

Under Mendes' leadership, Wolk has developed a hip airbag system with GPS alarm functionality. This technology aims to provide quick assistance to elderly individuals in case of falls, allowing them to live independently at home for longer periods.4 The company's mission aligns with Mendes' background in engineering and design, showcasing his ability to apply his expertise to solve real-world problems.

Mendes Hogestyn's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "mendeshogestyn"1, where he is listed as having over 500 connections and is based in Amsterdam.