Sabine VanderLinden

Activate Innovation Ecosystems | Tech Ambassador | Founder of Alchemy Crew Ventures + Scouting for Growth | Chair, Board Member, Advisor | Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow-Bayes Business School

I don't just talk about innovation, AI, workforce or digital transformation— I build the bridges that make things real.

As Founder & Venture-Client Partner of Alchemy Crew Ventures, I run global R&D + Adoption Labs that connect Fortune 500 insurers and corporates with the most brilliant tech ventures on the planet. Think of us as the “fast lane” between startup brilliance and enterprise adoption. My themes include FinTech/ InsurTech and deploying AI at scale responsibly. 

What this looks like in numbers:
📍 Accelerated 160+ ventures and sourced 55,000+ startups worldwide
📍 Invested in 35+ early stage startups
📍 Delivered exits like FitSense → Zurich (2018), MyFutureNow → L&G (2019), and Tia Tech → Sapiens (2020)
📍 Created Insurer-led Acceleration and Scaleup programs that turned pilot purgatory into scalable commercial success

But the real story? I help founders land their first million-dollar client, build authentic personal brands, and help corporates cut through the noise to adopt tech that drives real growth.

My world revolves around:
📍 Venture Clienting 2.0 & Corporate Innovation Frameworks
📍 AI (ethics, adoption, emerging risks)
📍 Climate Resilience, Risk Futures & Sustainability Transformation
📍 The Future of Work (where humans + tech thrive together)

Beyond Alchemy Crew:
📍 Co-editor of the bestselling INSURTECH Book
📍 Wrote forewords for the Future of Insurance and Momentum
📍 Lecturer on Corporate Venturing at Bayes Business School
📍 Board + advisory roles across VCs, Scaleups (The CareVoice), foundations (Women to Watch), standards (ACORD Solutions) & global insurers
📍 Top 10 Business Podcast "Scouting for Growth" 
📍 Recognized with 10+ awards, including Most Influential CEO – Insurance Corporate Ventures (2024/2025)

My channels beyond LinkedIn:
x.com: @SabineVdL
instagram: @sabinevdlofficial
Medium: @sabine_vdl
Podcast: Scouting for Growth and Beyond Tech Frontiers
Newsletter: alchemycrew.ventures

What drives me?
Creating value where others see friction.
Turning hype into measurable outcomes.
And making sure technology becomes a force for good, not just another buzzword.

Award List (10+): Insurance Times-Tech & Innovation Awards Winner (2018), Grant Thornton-Face of a Vibrant Economy (2018), Business Insurance-Women to Watch Honoree (2019), Corporate Vision-Venture Validation Firm of the Year (2021), Finalist Women in Insurance Perseverance Award (2021), Awarded Perseverant Company to Watch in (2021), ACORD Awards (2020/2023), Most Influential CEO-Insurance Corporate Ventures (2024/2025).

Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer & Venture Partner

Delivering venture labs that accelerate, industrialize and democratize the way tech ventures engage with corporations. These labs apply acceleration, co-creation, and commercialization techniques to de-risk the way insurers and financial institutions collaborate, grow, and scale their venture-led growth initiatives.

Also, systematizing for a select group of growth ventures the way their engagement with corporations.

You can find out more 👉🏽 https://alchemycrew.com/

Independent Consultant 

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Streamlining IT operations, integrating advanced technological solutions.

𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: Deploying AI tools to enhance data processing and business intelligence.

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Overseeing the shift to digital platforms to maximize operational efficiency and client engagement.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Providing insights into effective use of data for strategic decision-making.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Offering workshops and training sessions to foster high-performing teams.

𝗚𝗼-𝘁𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Crafting and executing strategies to penetrate new markets and increase market share.

Strategic Growth Consultant 

Nxtclue

As Principal Coach (Digital Transformation) at NxtClue, I strives to change the paradigm on how young professionals showcase and manage their social media for enhanced effectiveness. He mentors professionals on leveraging digital tools and strategies to drive innovation and achieve sustainable growth.

Principal Coach (Digital Transformation)

MartLenz Knowledge Services 

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Spearhead innovative growth marketing strategies to effectively acquire new clients through LinkedIn, utilizing both organic and paid techniques to maximize outreach and engagement.

𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝗕𝗠) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: Develop and implement targeted account-based marketing initiatives, focusing on personalized and strategic outreach to high-value prospects and existing clients to drive growth and retention.

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Lead the initiation of technology-based outreach efforts, leveraging the latest tools and platforms to enhance client communication and acquisition efforts, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process.

Associate Director Client Services

GRG Health

𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Oversee the development and delivery of a Telemedicine application project within the set timelines. Ensure successful implementation by coordinating comprehensive training programs for all clinics and doctors affiliated with the organization.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Develop and maintain a comprehensive Data Matrix along with an interactive dashboard to assist the Operations and Sales teams. Ensure these tools provide actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making and enhance performance.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Lead and facilitate regular training sessions for the team aimed at increasing productivity and skill sets. Focus on continuous learning and development to ensure the team is proficient in the latest data operations and analytics tools.

Vice President (Data Operations)

Jiyyo

🎯 Overseeing all operational functions, ensuring efficient and effective execution of daily tasks and long-term initiatives.

💡 Fostering a culture of innovation by generating and implementing new ideas to drive growth and improve performance.

🤝 Managing health partner activation, establishing strong relationships and ensuring partners are fully engaged and integrated into our operations.

🚀 Pioneering the onboarding function to enhance clinic performance, creating a streamlined and effective process for integrating new clinics into our network.

📈 Enhancing the service provided to health partners by identifying and addressing process gaps, leading to improved satisfaction and performance.

📣 Administering digital campaigns to support the Inside Sales Team, driving customer acquisition and revenue growth.

📞 Leading the Inside Sales function, developing and implementing strategies to attract new customers and expand our market share.

📊 Utilizing data-driven strategies to optimize the performance of all functions, making informed decisions based on comprehensive analysis of relevant data.

Vice President, E-Clinics Performance

CliniVantage Healthcare Technologies

🌍 Spearheading the development and execution of strategic plans to expand international partnerships, fostering a global network of Healthcare IT providers. 🤝

💼 Driving global sales by leveraging established partnerships and identifying new business opportunities to increase revenue. 💰

🤝 Nurturing relationships with international partners, ensuring a mutual understanding of goals, expectations, and growth opportunities. 🌱

🤝 Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align international partnership strategies with overall business objectives. 🤝

🔍 Continually monitoring industry trends and competitor activities on a global scale to inform strategic planning and decision-making. 📈

🔌 Facilitating the integration of partner products and services into our existing offerings, enhancing the value proposition for our clients. 💼📈

Associate Vice President, International Partnerships & Global Sales

Alive Wellness Clinics 

📋 Defined SOPs to the administration for smooth & performance-oriented Operations. 🔄💪

🔧 Optimised the Equipment & Asset Management for effective maintenance & low maintenance cost. 🛠💼

💻 Complete IT infrastructure Management setup for proper functioning and tracking of cost. 🖥💰

📊 Setup a system for reports generation to get the insight for formulating actionable Business strategies. 📈📝

🚀 Initiated all Digital Marketing & SMM for the organization to take the marketing to the next level. 💻📲

📣 Administrated all the activities of Digital Marketing for best performance to increase footfall. 📈👣

💡 Innovative IT solutions have been in place for tracking & making the smooth process flow of all resources. 💻🔄🌊

🔧 Setup the system for all the Asset's purchase & maintenance workflows. 💼🔧

🎓 Organised all training sessions of all systems for the best productivity of resources. 📚💪

🔒 Policies & protocols creation & optimization for the best performance of the teams. 📜💼

Head Of Information Technology & Equipment 

Southend Fertilty & IVF

📈 Administering the organization's Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing, driving performance Marketing initiatives.

🎓 Responsible for the training and implementing Hospital Information System (HIS) & other IT solutions the organization uses.

🛒 Overseeing the purchase and management of the complete IT inventory, ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary technology.

💡 Recommending innovative IT solutions to management to increase productivity and efficiency.

🤝 Coordinating with IT service providers to ensure the smooth operation of systems and resolve any technical issues.

🔒 Managing IT security and email communication services for the organization, protecting sensitive data and maintaining reliable communication channels.

🏢 Administering the complete IT infrastructure for the organization, ensuring all systems are running efficiently and effectively.

Head of Information Technology

Medicover Fertility

🎓 Leading the training and implementation of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and other IT solutions used by the organization.

🛍️ Overseeing the purchase and management of the complete IT inventory, ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary technology.

💡 Recommending innovative IT solutions to management to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

🤝 Coordinating with IT service providers to ensure the smooth operation of systems and resolve any technical issues.

🔒 Managing IT security and email communication services for the organization, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining reliable communication channels.

🏢 Administering the complete IT infrastructure for the organization, ensuring all systems are running efficiently and effectively.

Senior IT Manager

PALASH IVF Solution Pvt. Ltd.

📝 Devising marketing strategies, including brand building, campaigns, media involvement, and event participation; designing content for effective brand promotions.

🤝 Ensuring solution alignment across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communication) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.

🏷️ Responsible for brand building for the product to enhance customer attention and sales conversion.

🚀 Developing a comprehensive marketing strategy to elevate the product's positioning and business growth.

📲 Monitoring social media activities of the product for client acquisition; building relations with decision makers, taking control of critical problem areas, and delivering on client commitments.

🌐 Overseeing marketing activities for the business development of PALASH IVF applications with accountability across the global market.

🗺️ Identifying new market opportunities and challenges, and planning strategies to meet revenue objectives.

📈 Leading and directing a team of Inside Sales Executives to drive the company's revenue growth.
Overseas Experience:

🌍 Represented Palash IVF at the global event ESHRE 2016 in Helsinki, Finland.
🇦🇪 Visited the UAE for business growth prospective meetings.

🎤 Represented the organization at various international events like Fertivision, Life Conference, AICOG, IFFS in India.

Head - Product & Business

Associate Director | Market Research | Healthcare IT Consultant | Healthcare IT Transformation | Head of Information Technolgy | IoT | AI | BI

Hi! I'm 𝐍𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫, a seasoned 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 with over 16 years of experience, known for driving productivity and leading high-performing teams across various sectors. I’ve honed my skills in Team Management, B2B Sales, Operations Excellence, and leveraging AI Tools & ABM to deliver top-notch results.

My journey is marked by significant achievements in leadership roles, where I've consistently fostered growth and innovation. As the Associate Director at MartLenz Knowledge Services, I spearheaded growth marketing strategies and utilized advanced AI tools to acquire clients, enhancing outreach and engagement significantly. Overseeing Data Operations at GRG Health, I led the development of a Telemedicine application, streamlining healthcare delivery.

In my tenure as Vice President of E-Clinics Performance at Jiyyo, I transformed operations and partner engagement, driving substantial growth and operational efficiency. My strategic approach at CliniVantage Healthcare Technologies expanded our global network and partnerships, significantly boosting international revenue.

My expertise in Product Development and Sales was evident during my time at Alive Wellness Clinics and Medicover Fertility. I implemented innovative IT solutions, optimized asset management, and led digital marketing initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency, client base, and revenues. At PALASH IVF, I successfully led teams to drive product marketing strategies and represented the firm at various international events, highlighting my global business acumen.

An MBA from the University of Wales and a suite of certifications in AI, digital marketing, and data-driven decision-making have kept me at the forefront of the latest business and technology trends. My skill set includes a deep understanding of Go-to-Market Strategy, Partner Relationship Management, and Sales Operations.

I'm recognized for my ability to enhance productivity through leadership, effectively manage teams, and drive business growth. My focus on operational excellence, combined with a strategic use of AI tools and Account-Based Marketing, has consistently resulted in achievements and accolades in my leadership roles. I'm passionate about using my experience to lead businesses towards unprecedented growth and success. 🚀

👍 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵.𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘂𝘀@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

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