Question 1

1. What is DNNL?

Accepted Answer

The mission of Dutch New Narrative Lab (DNNL) is to improve access to innovative entrepreneurship for *all* underrepresented groups in the Dutch startup scene (e.g. women, persons with a migration background, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity but also scientists).

Question 2

2. Who created DNNL?

Accepted Answer

DNNL was co-created with the serial tech entrepreneur, Investor and Multi-Board Member, Ruben Brave, to foster the hidden gem of diversity and inclusion in startups, scale-ups and corporate ventures in the Benelux and Germany, with economic ties to the Dutch economy.

Question 3

3. What does DNNL do?

Accepted Answer

The core of the initiative is a “sales driven” business incubator that not only connects founders of all underrepresented groups to mainstream media for more visibility, senior mentorship and impact capital, but also funnels concrete sales opportunities of international corporations to them.

Question 4

4. Where can I find more information about DNNL?

Accepted Answer

Visit the website of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate for a long read about this initiative: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-economische-zaken-en-klimaat/het-verhaal-van-ezk/weblogs/2023/diver  or visit www.dnnl.org

Question 5

5. What are DNNL unConferences about?

Accepted Answer

The DNNL unConferences are participant-driven events fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Netherlands. Through networking, collaborating and sharing inspiring journeys, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (founders, academics, investors, corporates, policymakers).

Question 6

6. What is the target group of the DNNL unConference ?

Accepted Answer

The first tier target group of the unconferences are innovative talented entrepreneurs from all underrepresented groups: women, ethnic minority background and/or immigrant, LGBTQ+. Second tier: Entrepreneurs (m/f/x) with Disabilities, Senior Entrepreneurs, Scientist Entrepreneur.

Question 7

7. Which stakeholders are also invited to the DNNL unConference?

Accepted Answer

Besides founders we invite other relevant stakeholder such as academics, investors, corporates and policymakers.

Question 8

8. How many organizations and people does this conference involve

Accepted Answer

The last unConference at Google HQ had +/- 130 people registered and we like to keep it intimate to enable genuine bonding between the participants. We can modify this amount as it is an invite-only event as we consciously connect the stakeholders with each other to get the best possible input.

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