About Martijn Roelandse

Martijn has over 20 years of scholarly publishing and bio-medical research experience. He did his PhD in Basel, Switzerland. Martijn is driven by a huge curiosity for technology and is an expert in building bridges between start-ups and corporates and is the driving force behind the partnership between The Next Web and Park 56. Martijn articulates well and has a talent for identifying opportunities to help companies pivot into exciting new directions. Over the years Martijn has:

• Led large partnership scouting and innovation programs for international media companies
• Coached multiple start-ups including SciScore and Rockstart’s Digital Health Incubator

After working hours, Martijn is a keen amateur chef and enjoys a glass of good whisky.

Honors and Awards

• PhD Magna Cum Laude 2003
• Finalist ALPSP Innovation Award with Bookmetrix 2015
• Finalist Quantum Publishing Innovation Award with Bookmetrix 2016
• Finalist ORBANISM Award for Live Marketing Event 2017
• Finalist ALPSP Innovation Award with SciScore 2020
• Top 10 participant in CONTENTshift accelerator with SciScore 2020
• Winner Vesalius Innovation Award runner-up prize with SciScore 2022