Stefan Zijlstra

Stefan Zijlstra is a seasoned professional dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of application development by enabling anyone to build applications by 2023. As the driving force behind the no-code platform Betty Blocks, Stefan aims to empower a new breed of developers and expand the horizons of High-Productivity Application Platform as a Service (hpaPaaS). With a steadfast commitment to supporting citizen developers, fostering innovation within organizations, and redefining the capabilities of no-code platforms, Stefan Zijlstra epitomizes a forward-thinker in the tech industry. He holds a comprehensive educational background, having studied VWO, Economie & Maatschappij at Jan van Scorel College, a Master of Science in Business Administration with a focus on HRM, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Throughout his career, Stefan has held key roles in various organizations, including The NextGen and Elevation Partners, where he excelled as an HR Manager & Manager of Operations. He also contributed significantly to Betty Blocks as an HR Manager and played pivotal roles at YoungCapital NEXT, from Head of Talent to Manager of Talent Development. Stefan's diverse professional journey includes experiences as a Champion - Trainer, Vestigingsmanager, Recruiter, and Recruitment Consultant at YoungCapital, as well as roles in talent acquisition and insurance advisory at other renowned firms. Stefan Zijlstra's expertise, vision, and relentless drive for innovation position him as a trailblazer in the tech world.