What a momentous week for purpose-driven innovation! On April 4–5, Young & Bold proudly took center stage at Impact Fair NL 2024, curating and moderating the first-ever Bold Impact Award—a celebration of entrepreneurs building a better world with courage, creativity, and action.

With our Chairwoman Andreea Bulisache guiding the program with infectious energy and precision, joined by Founder Prof. Dr. Désirée van Gorp and Board Member Raymond Hannes, this two-day gathering became much more than an event. It was a powerful declaration: bold change is not only possible—it’s already happening.

A Platform for Tomorrow’s Changemakers

The Impact Fair brought together a dynamic mix of innovators, founders, thinkers, and doers—uniting generations, sectors, and ideas under one roof. It was the perfect launchpad for the Bold Impact Award, which spotlighted founders driving systemic change through entrepreneurial action.

We were honored to witness brilliant pitches from purpose-led founders including:

• Christine Mukakasa (MUKAKASA)

• Stan Van Der Weijde (Foundation 4WATOTO)

• Pauline Tensen (HealthEmove)

• Ciara Bakker (DOEdeal!)

• Elise Lippens and Thymen Naus (Rebottle & Rubbish Reusable)

• Rylana Townsend

And our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Bold Impact Award winners:
Carl van Heijst – ItGoesForward
Enrico Koggel – Circular Rubber Platform
William ten Zijthoff – CarbonDebits B.V.

Their ventures reimagine how we approach sustainability, carbon markets, and circular economies—proving that scalable impact and visionary entrepreneurship can go hand in hand.

A Jury of Wisdom and Vision

This award wouldn't have been possible without the generous time and insights of our incredible jury:
Sonja van Meerbeek, Andro Vos, Oyunga Pala, Mandy Op het Veld, Hans Luyckx, Juliette Goetzee, Remco Ploeg MBA, and the sharp minds of the Nyenrode FT MBA cohort—your guidance gave founders both clarity and courage.

Our Role in Shaping the Ecosystem

Young & Bold continues to create spaces where students, professionals, and communities unite to accelerate purpose-driven ideas. The Bold Impact Award is part of a growing commitment to nurture intergenerational leadership and create real-world opportunities for ideas to scale through learning, visibility, and ecosystem support.

A heartfelt thanks to Frank Tebbe and the entire Impact Fair NL team—your vision and execution have set a new standard for what inclusive, future-focused gatherings can be.

We leave this week energized, inspired, and more connected than ever. See you in 2025 for another round of bold ideas, collective action, and transformative impact.