Max van T Hof

Background

About Max van T Hof

I have a passion for bridging the gap between research and real-world applications. Additionally, I see a need for positively impacting the world through disrupting innovation to solve current societal and climate issues. Therefore, I want to use my skills to help turning startup ideas into successful businesses that can make a positive impact- I chose an education in biotechnology based on my interest in the natural sciences and a curiosity about how living organisms work. Did a bachelor and master in Life Science & Technology, focusing on synthetic biology and genetic engineering, with the iGEM competition and internship at Biosyntia as highlights. Greatly enjoyed the opportunity at iGEM to pursue our own project and build something from the ground up. At Biosyntia I got the chance to have great (science) discussions with a highly skilled team, got freedom and responsibility, and opportunity to explore the BD world. Pursued a PhD on tool development to improve bacteria that deliver therapeutics inside the human body, as this topic highly interested me and several spinouts had come from this research group. Worked on improving localisation and local delivery of therapies, a CRISPR-based biocontainment method and learned python + developed a genome scale metabolic model when stuck at home with the COVID lockdown. Based on an interest in the startup ecosystem and commercialisation of research did a minor in Science Based Business during the bachelor, got involved in various events, volunteer groups and ended up helping ambitious LS/biotech startups develop their business strategy with Nordic BioVentures, by building and running incubation programs, plus starting our own sustainable startups. Next to all other activities I have been involved in a range of projects and committees, and enjoy working together on diverse projects, both related to biotechnology and with a broader scope. Always great to bring people together, meet inspiring people and together work on building a successful event or project.