Bas Van Kaam

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DISC Type : DSC

Podcaster at Altijd in Beta

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Overview

Bas van Kaam is a Principal Technical Trainer and Field CTO at Nerdio, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. He is a cloud strategist, author, and community builder with over 25 years of experience in IT, focusing on helping organizations optimize cloud usage. People often describe him as positive, trustworthy, and knowledgeable.

Outside of work, Bas is a father of three, a big sports fan, and an avid runner. He hosts the "Altijd in Bèta" podcast, which focuses on personal growth, financial peace, and career inspiration. His hobbies have included F1 sim racing and he was a former semi-professional snooker player.

Unique fact: Bas is the global initiator of the Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) User Group concept and a co-founder of the Dutch chapter.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Azure Cloud Strategy
As a Field CTO at Nerdio, he helps IT teams build cloud practices in Microsoft Azure, focusing on cost optimization and automation.
Community Building
He founded the Dutch WVD User Group, initiated the global user group concept, and runs community projects like Byte-Sized and the Nerdio Tech Insider program.
Technical Training
In his role as Principal Technical Trainer, he designs and delivers a wide range of learning experiences, from boot camps to hands-on labs and workshops.

Media Appearances

Nerdio Accelerates International Expansion with Strategic Product Partnership and Dynamic New EMEA CTO Bas van Kaam. Featured in Business Wire

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Level up! I will be joining Nerdio. Featured in Bas van Kaam Blog

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Work History

10-2025
Podcaster at Altijd in Beta
3-2025
Principal Technical Trainer and Content Creation at Nerdio
9-2021 - 10-2022
Board Member World-Wide (Azure) Virtual Desktop Community at @wvdcommunity
7-2020
Founder and board member at Dutch WVD User Group
6-2020 - 3-2025
Field CTO at Nerdio

Education

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Insights For Selling To Bas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bas is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bas

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bas move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Bas take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Bas

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