NAF-Biz: What is it like to be the first U.S. employee of a Dutch scale-up?

What is it really like to be the first U.S. employee of a Dutch scale-up?

Join us for an evening of insights & networking organized by NAF-Biz at the new Rabobank offices in New York.

Moderated by Adriaan Kolff, Founder & CEO of Matchr, this candid panel brings together two early U.S. hires who’ve lived the experience. Expect honest lessons on navigating cultural differences, building trust across borders, and scaling a U.S. sales team — and what it’s really like to work with Dutch founders.

Agenda

🕠 17:30 – Doors open
🗣 18:00 – Panel discussion
🤝 19:00 – Networking
🔚 20:00 – End

Refreshments & Light Snacks will be served

Panelists

Sam Montella — Director of Sales Development at Carv, an agentic AI platform for volume hiring.

Jason Sinyor — Head of Sales at Workwize, a rapidly expanding IT asset management platform.

Adriaan Kolff (Moderator) — Founder & CEO of Matchr, a global talent-scaling and recruitment firm.

Why Attend

- Gain real insights from leaders who helped Dutch scale-ups grow in the U.S.

- Hear practical lessons on cross-cultural teams and go-to-market execution.

- Connect with Dutch and U.S. professionals interested in scale-ups, international expansion, recruitment and transatlantic careers.

Location

Generously hosted by Rabobank

151 W 42nd St, 8th Floor,
New York, NY 10036

Netherland-America Foundation

The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) is a long-standing 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in New York that strengthens Dutch-U.S. ties through exchange in business, education and culture.

NAF-Biz is the New York based business-oriented chapter of the foundation for professionals to exchange business insights, experiences, and ideas in a transatlantic context.

Proceeds of the event will be donated to the NAF.

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