Building a Financially Strong Company.

Starting a business in the Netherlands comes with big ambitions — and real financial questions. How do you set up your company so it's financially healthy from day one? And when the time comes to grow, how do you make sure you're ready to access funding?

Join us at Rabobank Eindhoven for a practical evening on building a business that's financially solid from the start, with insider advice on what banks really look for.

In this collaborative evening between Eindhoven Entrepreneurs and Rabobank, you'll hear from Alex van der Heijden, a financing specialist who works with entrepreneurs every day. He'll share how banks actually assess businesses, what conditions matter most, and how to prepare - long before you walk into a meeting.

Our second speaker, Srini Ippili is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Brainbox Consulting, helping organizations with AI-native transformation, strategy, and change management. With over 20 years of experience in IT and engineering — including leadership roles at Philips and BearingPoint — he knows what it takes to build and scale a business in the Netherlands from the ground up.

What you'll learn
- How banks assess financing applications for startups and SMEs
- The key financial requirements and conditions for business lending
- How to build a financially strong foundation before you need funding
- Real lessons from an entrepreneur who navigated early-stage growth
- Practical steps you can apply to your own business today

Who should attend
- Entrepreneurs and founders building a business in the Netherlands
- People seriously considering starting their first company
- Early-stage founders preparing for their first round of financing
- Freelancers and solo entrepreneurs thinking about scaling up

🗓️ Agenda
19:00 - Doors open, welcome drinks & lobby reception
19:15 - Opening by Eindhoven Entrepreneurs
19:20 - Talk: Alex van der Heijden what banks look for
19:50 - Talk: Srini Ippili what it takes to build and scale a business in the Netherlands
20:15 - Q&A
20:35 - Networking with drinks & snacks
21:00 - Doors close

📍 Location
Rabobank Eindhoven, Fellenoord 17, 7th floor
We will welcome you in the lobby and guide you up to the event space.

🎟️ Tickets
Drinks and light snacks are included and sponsored by Rabobank.

👉 Ready to future-proof your business Spots are limited to 50 — reserve yours now.