Sjacco van Kol

As a Business Developer at StartLife, Sjacco plays a key role in strengthening and accelerating the agrifood innovation ecosystem.

His work focuses on building meaningful partnerships, connecting startups with the right people and opportunities, and translating strategic ambitions into concrete collaborations.

In practice, Sjacco brings together startups, farmers, corporates, investors, and knowledge partners, aligning people, places, and programs to help agrifoodtech ventures move faster on their path toward a more sustainable food system.

With a BSc in Life Sciences, an MSc in Health Food Innovation Management, and venture experiences in Marketing & Communication, he possesses a unique blend of science, analytical, and business skills and tools. A true connector with an entrepreneurial and curious mindset, Sjacco strives for a world where food is not a problem but a solution.

Sjacco is also the Co-host of the Podcast called ‘Tomorrow’s Bites’. Stories that allow us all to get inspired and take up knowledge to create a better tomorrow. On his personal LinkedIn profile, he writes daily about insights from profound individuals working within the food space towards a better future.