Mark van der Kooi, CEO and co-founder of SitePodium, is known for his infectious enthusiasm, which inspires the audience with his optimistic story.

With over 10 years of experience as an innovative entrepreneur in digital communication during the consultation and execution phases of construction and infrastructure projects, Mark has gained deep insight into the industry. He had noticed that despite the impressive constructions, it still suffers from a bad image. According to Mark, both the cause and the solution to this problem lie in effective communication.

In 2013 together with his business partner Paul Frankenhuizen, he founded SitePodium in the Netherlands, an innovative app that simplifies and improves communication between construction projects and the people in the vicinity of them. The app has not only made an impact in the Netherlands but also internationally, with more than 3500 projects in countries such as England, Germany, Canada and Australia. Benefitting residents and other stakeholders with clear communication, while public bodies, developers and construction companies can build a more positive image.

Mark absorbs the lessons he learns worldwide like a sponge and then shares them with everyone involved in communication during the consultation and execution phases of construction and infrastructure projects, full of inspiration and enthusiasm.