Derk Hendriksen

Founder & CEO @ Hendriksen Ventures LLC

About

At Hendriksen Ventures I advise, coach, invest in and fundraise for companies that aspire to sustainable, purpose driven growth. To learn more about my thinking and approach to 'Enlightened Capitalism' check out the site at www.hendriksenventures.com. I’m a 25+ year veteran of the food and beverage industry. Before starting Hendriksen Ventures I spent over two decades with The Coca-Cola Company, where I served in many commercial and leadership roles worldwide. My client portfolio is centered in food & beverage companies with occasional venturing into fashion and (AI) tech. A Dutch native, I’m now living in the United States, splitting my time between the US (Atlanta) and Europe (Netherlands, Italy).

Country

United States

City

Atlanta

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Business, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Finance, Impact Investing, International Business, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Leadership, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Brand Equity, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, FMCG, Integrated Marketing, Marketing

Experience

Founder & CEO

Hendriksen Ventures LLC

2018-11 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Atlanta, GA

Founder, Hendriksen Ventures: Consulting, Advising, Coaching and Investing for Purpose-Driven Business Growth

Strategic Advisor

WALLIEN.com

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Co-founder / Board

H2YO Drinks

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

H2YO Drinks is the exclusive distributor of H2YO's data-enabled functional water dispensers in The Netherlands. With H2YO we enable vitality and productivity in the workplace (and beyond) through superior personalized hydration. Contact us if a healthier workplace is on your agenda.

Advisor (USA)

Jack's Secret

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Jack's Secret transforms the meat industry with hybrid meat products that taste awesome, cost less, are healthier, fully natural, and more sustainable. Our proprietary jackfruit supply chain ensures our products aren't just better for you and your wallet, they're better for farmers and the environment too. Currently seeking investors and partners to kickstart the US and Canada business.

Strategic Advisor (ex co-CEO)

Nutri8

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Nutri8 is committed to bringing nutrition security to the world. We use proprietary and regenerative methods to create technologies, ingredients, and products that are better for people, the planet, and often more affordable, too. Learn more about our purpose to deploy nutrition for humanity @ www.nutri.co and contact us to join the mission.

Strategic Advisor

idealis.

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

At idealis., our mission is to help leaders and companies lead with more humanity at work, in the workplace, and in the world. We believe the best companies don't choose between high performance and high humanity, they pursue both. We start from a deep belief in people and their potential. We show up with empathy, honesty, and clarity, especially when things are hard. We help leaders and teams see themselves clearly, take action with purpose, and get better together.

Strategic Advisor

Quest Water Global, Inc.

2022 - Present · 4 yrs

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Our mission is to promote positive social change by providing affordable and clean water to underserved communities through collaborative efforts. We are committed to advancing social progress by partnering with local organizations to deliver innovative water solutions to communities with limited resources. We envision a world where universal access to affordable, clean water unlocks human potential and acts as a catalyst for economic growth.