Bart van Nol

⚡ Ready to scale smart? | Co-building the #1 ScaleUp ecosystem in 7 countries · AI-powered | ScaleUp Company & TwoBirds

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

About

I believe, entrepreneurs and their teams (and people in general) are most powerful and happy when they take control of their lives, navigating both success and setbacks. Understanding and successfully making choices for optimal results fosters personal and business growth, granting freedom and strength, especially in the long term. To grow a healthy business these days, people need to grow in their leadership and as a person. As people grow, their power to shape the world and have a positive impact grows. This central idea is the heart of my purpose. I want to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurs and their teams. Why? Entrepreneurs wield significant influence in societal progress, shaping mini-communities and offering innovative solutions. By nurturing strengths and aspirations, I believe in fostering impactful narratives and enhancing consciousness, ultimately amplifying ambition, beauty, and progress. Therefore, my mission is to grow act leadership. With over 24 years of entrepreneurial experience, I'm Bart van Nol, a seasoned ScaleUp entrepreneur that learned very much by doing. I have been successful as an entrepreneur, but made just as many mistakes. As the co-owner of ScaleUp Company, I've spearheaded initiatives that helped over 2500 companies across Europe achieve substantial growth. My expertise lies in building companies and fostering healthy growth within organizations, leveraging proven coaching methodologies, and being an entrepreneurial buddy for the leadership team. Helping them with strategy, execution, people and cash decisions. As a co-founder of TwoBirds, I champion a dynamic approach to entrepreneurship, believing in a balance between visionary leadership and pragmatic execution. TwoBirds serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurs, providing integrative support to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Beyond my roles in ScaleUp Company and TwoBirds, I'm an impact investor, board member, and sought-after speaker on scaleups and scaling up. Through my podcast, keynote speeches and workshops, I share insights and practical strategies for rapid, sustainable growth.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at ScaleUp Company International at ScaleUp Company International
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    ScaleUp Company International helps Scaleup leadership teams to dream bigger and grow quicker with more purpose, fun and freedom. We currently help entrepreneurs in 7 countries in the EMEA region to scale.

  • Co-Founder & Accelerator at TwoBirds Company
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Ondernemers zijn geen superhelden. Al lijkt het daar soms wel op. Veel ondernemers hebben wel 10 petten tegelijk op. Ze zijn tegelijk hoofd marketing, finance, communicatie en sales. Maar dat past toch helemaal niet tegelijk bij één persoon zou je denken? Volgens ons kan het ook anders. Bijvoorbeeld als dynamisch duo. Zoals Batman en Robin. TwoBirds zorgt dag ondernemers weer toe komen aan ondernemerschap door ze aan te vullen met een integrator, lees meer op: https://twobirdscompany.com

  • Scaleup Accelerator/ Investor in Impact-Tech and Education at Self-employed
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • ScaleUp Company | B Corp (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Professional Speaker
      Oct 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

      Ik geef talks en workshops over scaleups en scaling up. Momenteel zijn mijn meest populaire onderwerpen: 1) hoe groei je snel en gezond met je onderneming van 10-200 medewerkers? 2) wat moet je als management team doen in de verschillende groeifases van een onderneming? 3) De kracht van de beste mensen om je heen verzamelen als ondernemer

    • Certified Scaling Up Coach
      Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

      I have been an entrepreneur for the last 25 years. I started my first company when I was 21. It grew from 0 to over 1000 employees within a few years. Later I started a group of 8 more companies. Since 2004 I have been using Scaling Up methodologies for growing my companies with freedom, fun, and success. In 2016 I became co-owner of ScaleUp Company and we have helped over 2500 companies in Europe to grow.

    • Co-Owner
      Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

      ScaleUp Company is dé groeipartner voor leiderschapsteams van scale-ups. Door middel van onze groeiprogramma’s, tooling en het delen van een schat aan ondernemerservaring van onze ScaleUp experts, faciliteren wij leiderschapsteams om het volle potentieel van hun organisatie te benutten. Onze ScaleUp experts zijn samen goed voor ruim 500+ jaar ondernemerservaring. Wetende dat vrijwel elke uitdaging al eens is opgelost door een andere ondernemer binnen ons netwerk, is geen uitdaging ons te groot. ScaleUp Company is nummer 1 partner van Verne Harnish, grondlegger van de methodiek van Scaling Up.

  • Co Founder and Co Owner at JoinJack
    May 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Architects of changing great thoughts into new habits. We start in companies.