Succeeding in business
is all about
making the right
connections

- Richard Branson

About us

In the Netherlands, there’s a saying: “too big for the napkin, too small for the tablecloth”. It describes the scale-up phase – past the startup stage, but not yet a fully stable company. This stage can be challenging, and founders often seek business advice to navigate it.

Since 2020, Frank & the Backs has been filling this gap by supporting growing ventures through tailored programs, including mentorship by experienced entrepreneurs – our Backs – delivering practical, high-quality advice at an affordable price.

Team

Egbert

Egbert Ottevanger

CEO and founder

Herman

Herman de Boer

Director and partner

Fokko

Fokko Kool

Legal counsel and partner

Geert Cantrijn

QuarterBack

Albert Groenewoud

QuarterBack

Hans Kamphuis

QuarterBack

Jet Zoetmulder

Communications and social media

Alexia

Alexia Skrypnyk

Program lead

Ezrah Goeloe

Operational management and manager Frank's coworking space

Jonathan Talbott

Jonathan Talbott

Training manager

Charlot

Charlot Oudbier

Social media

Hamid Abdi

Hamid Abdi

Business analyst

Antonia Doneva

Antonia Doneva

Program management

Mohanad Bakhamees

Mohanad Bakhamees

Intern

Anastasiia Piksaeva

Anastasiia Piksaeva

Intern

Anika Smit

Anika Smit

Intern

Derk Kramer

Derk Kramer

Intern

Kamil Borowiec

Kamil Borowiec

Intern