Our story
it is our firm belief that
"the challenge doesn't lie in dismissing well-presented bad ideas;
instead,
the challenge is in identifying the hidden gems among the poorly presented ones"
(from 25 years of experience)
Introduction
There are too many subpar business cases, PowerPoints, graphs, and reports out there. Crafting something excellent requires a diverse set of skills. It does not end with comprehending the case; that is just the beginning. You will also need to construct and visualize your case to compel and engage your audience.
Our mission
We aim to take business cases, presentations, and reports to the next level. Our goal is to empower both businesses and individuals by enhancing their skills in constructing and delivering their presentations with clarity and effectiveness. This will help them effectively communicate their ideas.
Our strategy
We take pleasure in creating and refining your business cases and strategic reports. The collaborative process is not only enjoyable but also a mutually rewarding learning experience. Additionally, we aim to leverage our knowledge by providing training sessions and sharing our insights online.
What are the forces that drive us
I’ve long been a fan of Jim Collins’ classic ‘Good to Great.’ One of its most compelling insights is the Hedgehog Principle. As such, there couldn’t be a more fitting way to introduce DEXPERTZ.BIZ than by reflecting on the three fundamentals of the Hedgehog Principle.
The passion
It might seem trivial, but I have a genuine passion for impeccably crafted slide decks. I find immense satisfaction when every element is harmoniously balanced. Witnessing meticulous attention to the small details brings me joy. Everything seamlessly woven into a compelling narrative is truly the icing on the cake. It’s a delightful experience that ignites the creative (right) side of my brain.
However, I’m also an economist with a fascination for mathematics and physics, which naturally appeals to the left side of the brain. I’ve always been driven to comprehend the underlying economic mechanisms, aiming to grasp the broader picture and the strategic forces shaping our world.
Since the early 90s, Excel granted me the power to model these dynamics into economic frameworks. Since then, I’ve developed a passion for intricately crafted business models, satisfying the analytical (left) side of my brain.
So, I have a passion for Excel, but I also love Photoshop. That’s where you truly have the freedom to visually shape your ideas. And finally, PowerPoint is the place to bring it all together.
The knowhow
With over 25 years of experience, I know that coming up with a good deck is half the battle. I’ve made hundreds of presentations and learned from numerous mistakes along the way.
I was trained as an economist specializing in economic theory and modelling, particularly in mathematical economics. In my professional career I’ve worked as a manager in several departments (marketing, business development, innovation). I ran several business units with P&L responsibility. Additionally, I’ve served as an internal strategy consultant within a large corporate environment. I’ve conceptualized and helped to implement strategies.
In addition to my managerial and consulting roles, I also served as an ‘intrapreneur‘. Always looking for new opportunities. I’ve co-founded several joint ventures. In some I took the role of director.
Finally, before becoming an entrepreneur myself, I was responsible for establishing and leading Corporate Venture Capital business units. In all these roles business cases, presentations, reports played a key rol. And Excel and PowerPoint were my main tools of business.
The business
We are a small, starting business. Currently, we offer three services:
Consultancy: We believe that collaborating on your presentations and business cases is the most effective way to achieve tangible results. This collaboration often proves to be mutually rewarding. It’s a great opportunity to learn and understand the underlying mechanisms for creating effective slides. We provide this service as an independent consultant.
Training: A more direct method of learning is through our training programs. We only offer in-company training (for up to 15 people per class). Our training programs are always tailored to meet the specific requirements of the client. Based on demand, we may consider offering inter-company training. Currently, we do not offer online training.
Sharing Insights: Our third service involves sharing insights on our website. We accomplish this through blog posts, which may either delve deeply into a subject or provide quick tutorials, depending on the topic. However, all our insights are aimed at helping you enhance your slide decks and business cases with practical tips and links to helpful resources.
About me
Finally, I’ll share some things about me personally:
- I am ambidextrous. Literally I’m a leftie also doing things with my right hand. But also as a ‘beta’ with quite an interest and developed skill in arts.
- I am a perfectionist. Though that may be my problem, it can be your benefit as I will do my utmost to get it perfect.
- I cherish the complex and strategic puzzles that companies face. As a born optimist, I always see possibilities.
- When something has not been done before, I get interested.
- I’m an autodidact. Always learning and wanting to understand. I guess that’s why they always asked me when things were seemingly difficult.
- Coaching and sharing my experience with young people has always been the fun part of managing.
AMBI CVC
Before DEXPERTZ.BIZ I started AMBI CVC. AMBI CVC offers services to start, manage and support Corporate Venture activities as well as services to help with M&A start-up investment, coaching and due diligence.
AMBI is short for ambidexterity. In a literal sense, that means being both left- and right-handed. In the business world, it means that a company is capable of ‘exploiting’ its core business and (at the same time) is able to ‘explore’ new business opportunities. This is difficult because both worlds have different cultures and a different kind of people. However, I am a great proponent of CVC. It has proven to be a very successful strategy for corporations to connect to the latest innovations.
The CVC part in AMBI CVC is short for Consulting, Venturing, and Coaching. It also stands for Corporate Venture Capital. I’ve had the joy of setting up CVC business units on multiple occasions. In that capacity I invested in various successful sustainable startups. I also co-founded multiple companies in waste handling, sustainable energy, and sensory systems for road infrastructure.