Ambassador & moderator
Vision requires compassion and a deep understanding of others. To be an effective leader, it’s crucial to physically step into the world of others and gain an embodied understanding of their experiences. A contemporary leader must continuously broaden their perspectives by embracing diversity, challenging assumptions, and seeking out new experiences. By cultivating empathy and seeking to understand others, a visionary leader can create a better future for all.
Diederick
Diederick Croese, a law and philosophy graduate from the University of Amsterdam, Fordham University New York, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has over a decade of experience leading transformation and innovation programs across various industries. Before co-founding SingularityU Benelux, Minkowski, and Wellboard, he co-founded Fast Ventures at Deloitte’s incubator, which uses semantic search to match tech ventures with larger companies. Diederick is also the co-founder of Founder Institute Amsterdam and a former executive director of TEDxAmsterdam. He moderates leadership programs for Comenius and is a member of the ESA HRE Innovation Board responsible for Europe’s human spaceflight and robotic exploration program.