First Moves

Join us as we speak with Stijn Willemse, founder of DIS-ORDER, about using vulnerability as a strength to create social impact. Driven by past struggles with mental health, Stijn has built a clothing brand that sparks conversations around mental health which has sold its pieces across 17 countries. We discuss the importance of support, building the right team, and the unique challenges of being a social entrepreneur.

In this episode, we speak with Elena Mallus, co-founder of Uni View, about transforming a classroom idea into a young start-up. Elena shares how Uni View helps new students find safe housing in the Netherlands, the importance of networking, and testing assumptions. Learn how they won multiple prizes at the Maastricht University Challenge and are making their first steps to expand their business and its impact.

Roy Broersma, Managing Director at Maastricht University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation shares his insights from years of experience in guiding start-ups to success. We discuss the 5 critical questions every founder must answer, the intersection of academics and business, and how he helps to both realise and kill business dreams for a living.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast! In this episode, we speak with Lily Pepper, the founder of CiRCEE, to understand how she is revolutionising the clothing industry. Lily shares her unique journey and provides valuable insights into how creative and innovative thinking can drive change and make a significant impact.

First Moves is a podcast by Sebastian Nyrup, founder of Unshackled, and Stijn Willemse, founder of DIS-ORDER and AURORI, aimed at enriching Maastricht’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We interview entrepreneurs, researchers, and local organization representatives to share insights on starting, growing, and sometimes closing a business.