Joep Weterman — AI Strategy Advisor & Data Entrepreneur
Joep Weterman is a strategic AI advisor and data entrepreneur based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He works at the intersection of AI, data science, and entrepreneurship — turning ambitious ideas into real-world impact.
About Joep Weterman
Joep is a Strategic Advisor at CMA CGM, AI Associate at WAIMAKERS, and Chairman of the Philips Innovation Award — the largest student entrepreneurship competition in the Netherlands. He holds an MSc in Econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and studied at TU Delft.
Career
Chairman — Philips Innovation Award
Joep Weterman leads the Philips Innovation Award organization, managing partnerships with major corporates and helping startups grow through mentorship, funding, and investor exposure. The program attracts 200+ startup applications, selects 30 high-potential ventures, and hosts a Grand Final with 1,800+ attendees.
AI & Technology — WAIMAKERS
As AI Associate at WAIMAKERS, Joep helps organizations adopt generative AI, identifying high-impact use cases and translating emerging technology into business value.
Entrepreneurship & Venture Ecosystems
Joep has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem through organizations such as Power2Match and Rotterdamse Havendraken, working on market analysis and venture evaluation in maritime, energy, and technology sectors.
Skills & Expertise
- AI Strategy & Data Science
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Innovation Ecosystems
- Econometrics & Machine Learning
- Data-Driven Transformation
Community & Impact
Beyond work, Joep organized the largest food fundraising campaign for Voedselbank Rotterdam (€50,000 equivalent), serves as Treasurer of the ItsME Foundation, and has worked as a SCUBA diving instructor in Southeast Asia.
Contact Joep Weterman
Email: joep@weterman.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joep-weterman
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands