Summary
Friso Van Vollenhoven is a seasoned technology leader with 14 years of experience turning ideas into launched products for VC-backed startups, corporate ventures, and internal initiatives. He blends deep technical chops in data and scalable systems with business acumen and a pragmatic, go-to-market focus—leading teams from zero to 25 engineers and rebuilding data infrastructure from the ground up. As founder of friso.lol he operates as an interim CTO and hands-on builder, steering ventures to product launch and fundraising readiness, including engagements that culminated in acquisitions and Series A funding. Based in Amsterdam, he has a strong consulting pedigree across enterprise clients and a background in AI from Universidade de Coimbra, which informs his data-savvy approach to product strategy. An unusual strength is his consistent track record of rapidly scaling engineering teams and capabilities under tight timelines while keeping a clear eye on commercial outcomes.
14 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
bachelor software engineering, bachelor software engineering at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
bachelor thesis intelligent systems / AI, bachelor thesis intelligent systems / AI at Universidade de Coimbra
English, Dutch