Moment of Growth: Parfumado

When was the last time there was a major innovation in the perfume world? Martijn van Rooy and his sister Floor thought it was time to shake up this traditional world. A subscription service for perfume was their solution to overcome some of the biggest hurdles in the world of perfumes. But the journey to success didn’t go without a hitch.

According to Sohrab Mohammad, there is one ingredient that every entrepreneur needs to overcome any challenge. What it is? Well, it has nothing to do with external investors, a unique product or a big marketing budget. No, there is something way more important. And with that one important ingredient, his company Reishunger grew from a small online grocery store to a multi-million dollar company.

When it comes to healthy food, the word convenience isn't the first thing you might think of. But why not? Three Belgian friends thought it was time for a solution that combined easy and fast healthy eating. Without being just another meal box. A story about food, smart technology, consumer insights and the courage to change everything in order to grow faster.

Buying second hand tickets online can be quite a risky business. Is the reseller reliable? Will the tickets be valid? Maarten Bloemers believed that blockchain could end all these uncertainties. But how do you develop such a solution if you are not a techie yourself? How do you find investors, and clients? And are there even bigger opportunities for you and your company?