Dutch entrepreneurs Giselle Bijlsma and Olivier Momma find success

Giselle Bijlsma, a fifth-generation member of the Gassan diamond and jewelry house, has founded the brand Gigi by Gassan. Seeking to fill a market gap for high-quality, meaningful jewelry aimed at a younger demographic, Bijlsma pitched the concept to her family, who encouraged her to lead the new venture.

In another entrepreneurial success story, Olivier Momma and his partners launched the gadget brand Ekster. After a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in the United States that raised 400,000 euros, the company achieved one million euros in turnover within its first year. By focusing on the US market and utilizing influencer marketing, Ekster has established significant partnerships, including collaborations with Steven Bartlett’s ‘The Diary of a CEO’ and interest from major brands.