Olivier Van Hees

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Founder at Amsterdam Data Academy

Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands

Overview

Olivier van Hees is a passionate entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Amsterdam Data Academy. With a Masters from Eindhoven University of Technology, he specializes in data science, AI, and data-driven marketing. Colleagues describe him as having a "get things done" mentality and being fact-based.

Beyond technology, Olivier has a deep passion for the culinary arts, having founded The Wine & Food Academy and Slurpini, a company that imports sustainable and organic Italian wines. This reflects his commitment to education and sustainability in diverse fields, blending technical expertise with personal interests.

Unique fact: He is a serial founder who has established successful academies in two distinct fields: Data & AI and Wine & Food.

Personality Overview

Cost Conscious

Perfectionist

Detail Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Data & AI Education
He is the founder of Amsterdam Data Academy and frequently discusses topics like AI's impact on work, popular data jobs, and subsidies for corporate training.
Entrepreneurship
Olivier has founded multiple ventures, including a data academy, a wine and food academy, a wine import business, and a web consultancy, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive.
Starting with AI
His recent posts explore the practical question of how organizations should begin implementing AI, debating whether to start with strategy or by building a prototype.

Media Appearances

Olivier van Hees – Founder & CEO Profile. Featured in Amsterdam Data Academy

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Webinar: Dataskills of the Future. Featured in Amsterdam Data Academy

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Webinar: Data & AI Traineeship – Developing In‑House Training Programs. Featured in Amsterdam Data Academy

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Work History

7-2018
Founder at Amsterdam Data Academy
8-2022
Founder at The Wine & Food Academy
1-2020
Founder at Slurpini
8-2015 - 11-2020
Founder at Amsterdam Web Consulting
12-2016 - 6-2018
Partner at Objective Platform

Education

2000 - 2007
Master from Eindhoven University of Technology
2005 - 2006
Master from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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Insights For Selling To Olivier

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Olivier is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Olivier

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Olivier move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Olivier take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Olivier

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