Rodny Heemskerk
About Rodny Heemskerk
Rodny Heemskerk is the founder and operations manager at Cutr, a B2B marketplace focused on modernizing the wood industry. He has extensive experience in industrial design and woodworking, having held various roles in companies across the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Current Role at CUTR
Rodny Heemskerk serves as the Founder and Operations lead at CUTR, a company that is part of Y Combinator's W22 batch. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on modernizing the wood industry through a B2B marketplace. His work aims to streamline the wood manufacturing process, making it more efficient for commercial woodworkers and their customers.
Professional Background
Rodny Heemskerk has a diverse professional background in design and operations. He began his career in 2006 as a Joiner and yacht builder at Pendennis Shipyard Limited. He then transitioned to various roles, including Industrial Designer at LinQ Boats BV and Freelance Technical Engineer at Fiction Factory. He also worked as a Trainee Industrial Designer at Ontwerpbureau Veeel and as an Acquisitie Manager at PFC2 Envelopment B.V.
Education and Expertise
Rodny Heemskerk has a solid educational foundation in design and manufacturing. He earned an Associate's Degree in Furniture Design and Manufacturing from Hout- en Meubileringscollege, followed by a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Product Design from De Haagse Hogeschool. He also participated in the EO Accelerator Nederland program and completed a Y Combinator program in 2022.
Vision and Impact on the Wood Industry
Rodny Heemskerk aims to impact the wood industry by enhancing supply chain processes and collaborating with various stakeholders. His vision includes making the wood manufacturing process cheaper, easier, and faster. He actively engages in discussions about woodworking and sustainability, contributing to podcasts and writing blog posts on optimizing furniture production lines.
Writing and Thought Leadership
Rodny Heemskerk contributes to the woodworking community through writing and thought leadership. He produces blog posts that focus on improving furniture production lines and creating high-quality yacht interiors. His insights into woodworking manufacturing processes provide valuable guidance to professionals in the industry.