Wouter Van Noort

Critic
DISC Type : C

Journalist at NRC Media

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Wouter van Noort is Chef Opinie at NRC, focusing on societal transitions and future-oriented ideas. He founded the NRC Future Affairs platform and his work explores the intersection of ecology, technology, and complexity. He earned an MScBA and has taken masterclasses in AI and robotics at TU Delft.

Outside of his journalistic work, Wouter is deeply engaged with nature and ecology, a passion intensified by a four-month camper trip across Europe with his family. This experience shifted his professional focus from technology to the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the environment.

He is the co-recipient of the prestigious Zilveren Reissmicrofoon audio award for his contribution to NRCs podcasts, including his own series, "Future Affairs".

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Precise

Critic

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Societal Transitions
As Opinion Chief at NRC, his work focuses on exploring major societal shifts and the future of the Netherlands, moving from opinions to actionable ideas.
Human-Nature Symbiosis
He explores humanity's relationship with nature, arguing we are part of a larger ecosystem. This became a core focus after a sabbatical spent traveling in nature.
Future of Technology
Founder of the "Future Affairs" platform and author of a book on smartphones, he critically examines technology's impact on life, culture, and society.

Media Appearances

Wouter has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2015
Journalist at NRC Media
9-2010
Guest lecturer Leiden University, TU Delft, UU, TUe, EUR, Groningen University at Leiden University
3-2016
Commentator for major Dutch talkshows (1Vandaag, DWDD, Op1, M, RTL Late Night, Jinek, etc.) at NPO
Moderator/speaker, ENG&NL, (TEDx, John Adams Institute, Brainwash Festival, Dutch Design Week, etc.) at TED Conferences
1-2016 - 3-2025
Curator at Future Affairs

Education

2016 - 2018
International masterclasses robotics & AI from Delft University of Technology
2013 - 2015
MScBA from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

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Insights For Selling To Wouter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wouter is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Wouter

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wouter move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Wouter take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Wouter

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