Norrsken Amsterdam’s CEO on the race to open new hub for impact startups

Norrsken has tapped Dutch entrepreneur Thijs van der Burgt to lead its new Amsterdam hub – which is due to open in the summer.

We spoke with the founder about his big startup exit, his search for a new career, and how things are progressing at the new hub. We also discussed the selection criteria for future tenants – and why one defence tech startup who applied was given a firm 'no thanks'.