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Michael Duyvesteijn
The VC-backed founder turning solopreneur
Michael Duyvesteijn is a versatile entrepreneur and professional with a diverse background spanning technology, finance, and startups. As the "One Human" at The One Human Show, he appears to be running a one-person business leveraging modern tools and technologies.4
Key aspects of Michael Duyvesteijn's profile include:
Educational Background
Michael has a strong academic foundation with degrees in:
- Aerospace Engineering (BSc) from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
- Linguistics (BA) from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Sustainable Energy Engineering (MSc) from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden1
Professional Experience
- Worked as a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in Rotterdam and Fairfax, VA1
- Co-founded multiple startups, including Virgla, HitchFly, and Maesh (an online payment gateway in Singapore)1
- Served as VP of Commercial at Brick, working on financial infrastructure in Southeast Asia1
- Joined his brother's longevity e-commerce business, For Youth, in leadership roles1
Entrepreneurial Achievements
- Successfully raised US$75K in pre-seed funding for Maesh
- Led a team of 7 and grew Maesh to 63 active merchants with US$110K in Gross Transaction Volume1
Areas of Interest
- Fintech and Payments: Advocates for account-to-account transfers and financial transparency
- Languages: Proficient in multiple languages, currently targeting HSK4 in Mandarin Chinese
- Technology and Startups: Experienced in founding and scaling businesses1
Additional Roles
- VC Scout at Saison Capital, where he helps connect promising startups with funding opportunities2
Personal Traits
Michael describes himself as a leader with strengths in:
- Hands-off management style
- Transparency and clarity
- Strong communication skills
- Creativity in combining verbal and visual elements
- Customer focus and product management1
His LinkedIn profile (username: michael-duyvesteijn) likely contains more up-to-date information about his current projects and professional activities.34