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Sander VerhorikSV

Sander Verhorik

Venture Builder & Innovation Strategist

€1,100/day
Leiden, NL
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Sander

Building and scaling revenue ecosystems across retail, digital platforms & fan engagement.

Commercial strategist and venture builder with 20+ years of experience driving growth through new business models, strategic partnerships, and international expansion.

Track record as CEO and CCO in building and scaling ventures from concept to revenue across retail, licensing, and digital platforms. Strong in translating vision into commercially viable ecosystems, connecting partners, and unlocking new revenue streams.

Combines entrepreneurial execution with corporate-level strategy. Known for identifying untapped opportunities and turning them into scalable business propositions.

-International network across retail, licensing, and digital sectors
-Strong combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
-Passion for innovation, partnerships, and building scalable ventures
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Leiden (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Creatorz
    CEO & Partner
    March 2024 - Today (2 years and 3 months)
    Global phygital platform connecting collectibles, digital identity, and fan engagement
    • Leading commercial strategy and go-to-market for a Web3-driven fan engagement platform
    • Building international partnerships across sports, retail, and digital ecosystems
    • Developing scalable revenue models combining physical products, data, and digital ownership
    • Positioning platform for global expansion and recurring revenue streams
  • Interim Venture Builder & Innovation Strategist
    Director
    July 2023 - Today (2 years and 11 months)
    • Supporting companies in identifying and launching new revenue opportunities
    • Translating strategic ideas into concrete business models and market propositions
    • Advising leadership teams on growth, partnerships, and innovation strategy
  • Score Seasonal
    CEO & Partner
    January 2011 - January 2015 (4 years)
    • Built and scaled an international marketing & licensing business across Europe and North America
    • Developed and commercialized innovative retail concepts and licensed product programs
    • Closed major international deals with top-tier brands and retail partners
    • Launched the world's first official licensed Disney Christmas Tree program
    • Led full P&L, commercial strategy, and international expansion
    Peak Retail

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Education

  • HBO Supply
    ISBW
    2000
    HBO Supply
  • MBO Transport & Logistiek
    Koning Willem 1 College
    1997
    MBO Transport & Logistiek

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