Poey Lam
About Poey Lam
Poey Lam serves as the Corporate Innovation Manager for Benelux at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she connects startups with established corporations to enhance innovation strategies. With a background in project management and business consulting, she has held various roles in the tech and education sectors, and has a strong interest in the Food & Service industry.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Poey Lam serves as the Corporate Innovation Manager for the Benelux region at Plug and Play Tech Center. In this role, she engages with Fortune 500 companies to enhance their innovation strategies through pilot-driven programs that connect these corporations with tech startups. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering innovation and collaboration.
Previous Experience in Corporate Innovation
Prior to her current role, Poey Lam worked at Plug and Play Tech Center as a Program Manager from 2019 to 2021. She also held positions at Safran Identity & Security as an IT Project Manager and at IDEMIA as a Business Consultant for Digital ID. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in project management and business consulting within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Poey Lam completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at VU University Amsterdam from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship through a joint degree program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 2014 to 2015. Earlier, she studied at CSG Jan Arentsz, where she achieved proficiency in subjects including English, Dutch, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Ancient Greek.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Advisory Roles
In addition to her corporate roles, Poey Lam is the Founder of Bowls and Sticks, a venture she established in 2018. She also serves as an Advisor at Talent Data Labs since 2017. Her entrepreneurial spirit is complemented by her passion for connecting innovative startups with established corporations, aiming to foster mutual growth and explore new investment opportunities.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Poey Lam has demonstrated leadership in academic settings, having served as Chairwoman of both the Faculty Student Council and the University Student Council at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 2012 to 2014. These roles highlight her commitment to community engagement and her ability to represent student interests effectively.