Joost van der Plas

Joost van der Plas is the founder and crypto enthusiast who works at Maven 11 Capital as a partner. He has extensive experience in the field of finance, starting his career as a derivatives trader at Optiver. He then moved on to work at various investment banks, where he gained experience in equity sales and trading. Joost van der Plas is a strong believer in the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to change the world. He has been an avid investor in the cryptocurrency space since 2013 and has been actively involved in the community ever since. He is also a frequent speaker at blockchain conferences and events. At Maven 11 Capital, Joost van der Plas leads the blockchain and crypto investments team, investing in promising blockchain projects and startups. He has been involved in several successful investments in the blockchain space, such as Bitstamp and Bitso. Joost van der Plas holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from the Eindhoven University of Technology. He is a Dutch national and currently based in Amsterdam.