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NATIONAL EXPERTS FOR WSA NETHERLANDS

WSA Global nominees from The Netherlands are selected by the Dutch national experts

The Netherlands boasts a vibrant startup culture, supported by a plethora of platforms, accelerators, and incubators. These entities play a pivotal role in propelling local startups toward international scalability, aligning seamlessly with the objectives of WSA Netherlands. 

In a diligent scouting and selecting process the Dutch WSA National Experts identify those products and services that align closely with the Sustainable Development Goals as defined by the United Nations. This has resulted in a steady stream of Dutch winners in most of the WSA Categories .

Meet the National Experts:

The collaboration between these experts exemplifies a dedication to excellence and innovation, ensuring that Dutch contributions to the global digital landscape remain at the forefront of positive societal impact.

  • Jak Boumans (2003-2012): A pioneer and the inaugural Dutch National Expert, Jak Boumans laid the foundation for WSA Netherlands. Transitioning to a role as counselor and consultant, his legacy continues to influence the program.

  • Herman van Oorschot (2012-Present): Succeeding Jak, Herman van Oorschot has been a steadfast National Expert, steering WSA Netherlands toward continued success.

  • Mujibor de Graaf (2023-Present): Recognizing the need for evolution, Herman sought reinforcement in 2023. Enter Mujibor de Graaf, the ideal candidate to join forces in optimizing the scouting and selection process for WSA Netherlands.

Herman van Oorschot

Herman van Oorschot

Herman van Oorschot is a media entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Coming from the field of computer publications he was one of the first in his country to explore the opportunities of online media. His most recent venture is Magzmaker,  a tool to create unique online publications.

In WSA Herman finds the perfect platform to leverage the digital talent in his country and give it a global stage to demonstrate it's ambition to create a better world. Since becoming the Dutch National Expert in 2012, taking over from Dutch WSA Founding Father Jak Boumans, Herman has presented more than 30 Dutch winners to the global WSA competition.

'WSA is the perfect platform to leverage the Dutch digital talent and give it a global stage to demonstrate its ambition to create a better world'

Mujibor de Graaf

Mujibor de Graaf has been building an internet company since 1997 that quickly evolved from building dynamic web applications to what the company is today: a leading provider of SaaS intranet software and SaaS Learning Management Software (LMS), with offices in Amsterdam, Cologne, Munich, and Dhaka. The customer base is primarily spread across Europe.

In addition to successfully running his company, Mujibor also lends a helping hand to others in establishing their own businesses. Furthermore, he is dedicated to assisting Bengali farmers in exporting their products to Europe. As a board member, he is a driving force behind the co-working space in his hometown and provides assistance to adopted Bengali individuals in the Netherlands in reuniting with their family members.

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Mujibor de Graaf