Tycho Van Paassen
About Tycho Van Paassen
Tycho Van Paassen is the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of VONQ, with a notable career as an investor and minority shareholder in various companies. He has extensive experience in business economics and has held multiple leadership roles across different organizations since the early 2000s.
Work at VONQ
Tycho Van Paassen serves as the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at VONQ, a position he has held since 2006. Under his leadership, VONQ has expanded its operations across multiple cities, including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and London. He is also a Partner at VONQ, contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the company. His extensive experience in the recruitment marketing sector has positioned VONQ as a key player in the industry.
Current Investments and Shareholding
Tycho Van Paassen is actively involved in several investment roles. He has been a Minority Shareholder at HeadFirst since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Hoofddorp, North Holland. Additionally, he has been an Investor at FiveX BV since 2021 in Amsterdam, and at Oneteam and Blyott, both also since 2021. His investment activities reflect a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Tycho Van Paassen completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, studying from 1998 to 2002. Prior to this, he attended ISW Zandevelt College, where he achieved a diploma in Hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs (Havo) from 1993 to 1998. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in business and investment.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Tycho Van Paassen was an Investor at Formitable from 2017 to 2022, and at StarApple from 2008 to 2022. His experience at these companies in the Amsterdam Area and The Hague, respectively, contributed to his expertise in investment and business development. He also served as an Investor at THE BRANDING CLUB from 2022 to 2023.
Public Speaking and Engagements
Tycho Van Paassen participated in a webinar titled 'Founders Focus: Tycho van Paassen on Building VONQ with Hung Lee.' This engagement highlights his role as a thought leader in the recruitment marketing space, sharing insights on building and scaling a successful business.