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Hans Balmaekers

Commander · DISC type D
Founder at Conveners.co
📍 Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

As Chief at Innov8rs, Hans Balmaekers leads a global community dedicated to empowering corporate innovators. A self-described "Convener, " he designs experiences that bring people together to foster collaboration and drive impactful change. He previously spent five years in a corporate innovation role, giving him firsthand experience of the sectors challenges.

Hans is passionate about creating environments that support learning and connection. He believes that bringing people together for shared experiences and deep conversations is the key to unlocking value and a sense of belonging. He holds a Masters Degree in Dutch Law from Maastricht University.

He has a unique perspective on innovation, framing the work as three distinct jobs: a "day job" for execution, a "night job" for securing internal support, and a "weekend job" for reshaping corporate culture.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Hans shows up

Decisive
Very Quick
Candid & Clear

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They are not always relationship oriented. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Priorities

Topics Hans cares about

Corporate Innovation
He leads the global community Innov8rs, providing resources, events, and peer support for innovators in large organizations to improve outcomes.
Intrapreneurship
He is a strong advocate for intrapreneurship, helping companies create internal cultures that empower employees to drive change and new growth from within.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Founder
Conveners.co
3-2021 - 3-2022
Fellow
On Deck
3-2014 - 7-2015
Chief Marketing & Cafe Style Culture Club
Cafe Style Speed Training
2-2014
Chief
Innov8rs
6-2013 - 12-2022
Founder
sparqz.co
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2013
Education details unavailable
Experts Academy
2013 - 2013
Education details unavailable
Make, Market, Launch It
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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