Ruben Brave

Member of the Central Board

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · 1 connection

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About

"Ruben has been a key figure in directing the focus of multiple organizations towards the internet, open source technologies, and the integration of both. All from the perspective of usability for end-users and strategic advantages. True to his business marketing vision and technical knowledge Ruben maintains control of the companies he works for and the direction through successful negotiations with strategic investors and partners. Ruben has been responsible for overall business development including relationships with investors & major clients or partners, general strategy and tactical input in key accounts. Ruben has been involved in several successful internet ventures and projects in the Netherlands of companies as Planet Internet, IDG Communications Netherlands, PCM Uitgevers, Hachette Filipacchi Netherlands and the @Leisure Group and has extensive business and marketing experience. Ruben has a profound insight and understanding of the network economy and is a frequent author on media-related issues." Specialities: Professional launching of new businesses concerning new media products & services for web, mobile and video. deliverance of high quality and high-performance open

Experience

Member of the Central BoardKamer van Koophandel
Mar 2023

Member of the Board of Advisors - joint master Entrepreneurship VU & UvAVrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Aug 2022

Chairman of the BoardInternet Society Netherlands
Jan 2022

Member of the Board of AdvisorsSER Diversity at work
Dec 2021

Member of The Supervisory BoardFonds voor Cultuurparticipatie
Nov 2021

FounderDutch New Narrative Lab
Nov 2021

CEOEntelligence B.V.
Jan 2004

founderTastelink.com
Jul 2007

foundercatchy.net b.v.
Dec 2007 to Oct 2013

Owner and Managing directorcatchy.net b.v.
Sep 1999 to Dec 2007

co-founderArtillery / Art for a better world
Apr 2010 to Dec 2012

director business developmentOYO Vacation Homes
Dec 2010 to Dec 2011

director online/directeur Internet (CIO)Hachette Filipacchi Media
Dec 2007 to Jan 2009

ICT/Media-journalist (freelance)IDG (International Data Group)
Jan 1996 to Jan 2006

Technology Board memberIPAN
Jan 2003 to Jan 2005

Head Product Development New MediaPCM Uitgevers
Jan 1998 to Jan 2000

Owner and Editor-in-chiefProject Cyclus.net
Jan 1996 to Jan 1998

Marketing ManagerPlanet Internet (KPN)
Jan 1994 to Jan 1996

freelance journalistuniversity magazine Poorter en lifestyle magazine BLVD
Jan 1992 to Jan 1996

Project manager Internet-researchTelepanel Marktonderzoek Universiteit van Amsterdam (b2c)
Jan 1992 to Jan 1994

Education

University of Amsterdam
Economics (finishing courses marketing and informationsystems)
1992 to 2000

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Commercial Economics and Management Economics and Law (MER)
2002 to 2006

Fons Vitae Lyceum
College Gymnasium B
1986 to 1992