Astrid Poot

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DISC Type : sdi

Ambassadeur Maker Days Eindhoven at Maker Days Eindhoven

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Astrid Poot is a strategist, designer, and author focused on maker education and applied ethics. She develops concepts for libraries, museums, and publishers, including strategic work for the OBA Maakplaats (Amsterdam Public Librarys makerspace), to empower people through creativity and technology.

Self-described as a "PUNK ethicist" and "blue collar philosopher, " Astrid is a vocal advocate for neurodiversity. She openly shares her experiences with autism through her writing and speaking, including a graphic novel, framing it as a source of strength in her creative and analytical work.

Unique fact: Astrid explores her fascination with ethics through a project called "Goedmaken, " which translates to both "making well" and "making amends. "

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Design Ethics
As a self-proclaimed "PUNK ethicist, " she investigates why good designers create harmful products and speaks on using design as a force for good.
Maker Education
She is an ambassador for tech education and a strategist for library makerspaces, passionate about helping children see that technology is makeable, not magic.
Neurodiversity Advocacy
She is the author of a graphic novel about living and working with autism and uses her platform to share her personal perspective and empower others.

Media Appearances

Astrid Poot nieuwe ambassadeur Maker Days Eindhoven. Featured in Maker Days Eindhoven

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Astrid Poot nieuwe stem voor Maker Days Eindhoven - FRITS. Featured in FRITS.nl

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Work History

9-2025
Ambassadeur Maker Days Eindhoven at Maker Days Eindhoven
9-2025
Ambassadeur Techkwadraat at Techkwadraat
2-2025
Book Author at Verhaal met Impact
1-2024
Strateeg Maakplaats (parttime) at OBA
1-2022
lid van de Stuurgroep Maakplaats 021 at OBA

Education

Astrid has no verified education history

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Exp : 3 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Ambassadeur Maker Days Eindhoven at Maker Days Eindhoven
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Insights For Selling To Astrid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Astrid is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Astrid

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Astrid move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Astrid take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Astrid

Personality Compatibility


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