Brave Ones represent our community, partners, and team. We are on a mission to enable opportunities for international students and starters in every European student city. 

Meet team
Brave Ones

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Karel

Founder and Director
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Holly

Recruiter
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Isabella

PR & Podcast Manager
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Gabriel

Performance marketeer
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Ciska

B2B marketeer
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Guus

Sales support
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Alyssa

Content manager
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Why Brave Ones?
Why rocket icon?

Thousands of international students come to the Netherlands to pursue their dreams. We use rocket as a metaphor for going into the unknown, comparable to how internationals leaving their comfort zone to start a new life in a foreign country. This is our definition of Brave.

At the same time, local companies also take the leap into hiring internationals in their organizations. It represents a big step towards new opportunities and opening up to different cultures. This is our definition of Brave.

How it started

It began with our founder, Karel Leusink. As an international student himself, his exchange semesters in Japan and Italy inspired him. He has the firsthand experiences of the real struggles in finding a job and integrating into a foreign culture. Since 2019, he has made it his mission to uplift internationals in his home country- and that's how Brave Ones was born.

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Enthusiastic about creating a more inclusive hiring opportunities for international students?

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Our values

  • Make a difference in society
  • You know growth requires effort
  • The glass is half full, not half empty
  • Growth comes from having the courage to take risks
  • Winning isn’t everything, but the desire to win is
  • Stay positive and address issues directly
  • Enjoy the journey and celebrate achievements
  • Come up with things, start things, & finish things
  • Going the extra mile for our talents, clients, and team.

 

 

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Where Brave Ones thrive

We believe in shared leadership, empowering everyone on our team to own their role and make impactful decisions. This mix of self-management and collaboration creates a unique & dynamic environment. Being part of Brave Ones means you work in a culturally and gender diverse team!

Our partners

From insurances to bike rentals, we've got a wide range of partners, so we're sure there are good deals for you