Investment Landscape in Transition: Expert Panel

Meet the Panelists

Jan Andriessen – Owner, henQ Capital Partners

Known for backing the “odd ones out,” Jan invests in early-stage European B2B software companies that many other VCs overlook. At henQ, he has helped scale startups like Sendcloud and Stravito into international players. Having jumped into venture capital straight out of university, Jan sees his unconventional path as an edge in spotting exceptional execution and convincing founders to partner with him.

Loïc Struyvelt – Ex-Investor & Head of AI, Curiosity VC | Founder, Magiclaine

Loïc bridges the gap between venture capital and product execution, having backed startups at Curiosity VC while also building automation solutions through ventures like Vox.ai. He has learned first-hand what works, and what doesn’t, when building a career across both sides of the funding table. Today, he shares how new technologies are reshaping not just companies, but also the career paths of those entering the investment world.

Konstantin Ulankin – Private Equity Investment Manager, Signet Ingrediens

With a background in law and business, Konstantin brings a dual perspective to private equity. He has advised and executed transactions across industries, combining legal expertise with hands-on investment experience. Today, he focuses on driving value creation in portfolio companies while sharing lessons from his own transition into finance.

Roman Margoulis – Private Equity & Principal Investors Consultant, McKinsey

Roman brings deep expertise in private equity, advising investors and management teams on strategy, value creation, and growth. His work spans deal execution, portfolio optimization, and navigating complex market dynamics, giving him a front-row seat to what drives success—and what derails it—in private markets. With a career built on guiding firms through transformation, Roman will share how private equity is evolving, and what future professionals need to know to thrive in a rapidly shifting investment landscape.

Erik Roelofsen – Co-founder SearchRight Capital & Director RSM EMBA

Erik has navigated the frontiers between entrepreneurship and investment founding a search fund, steering startup growth, and mastering deal sourcing in untapped markets. Beyond his work as an investor, he serves as a professor and Director of the EMBA program at RSM, where he mentors future leaders in finance and strategy. He will explore how search funds are reshaping investment careers, and how rising founders and aspiring investors can leverage these paths to build lasting impact.

💡What You’ll Learn

1. How VC, PE, and Banking are adapting to today’s uncertain environment (tariffs, AI, regulation, high interest rates)
2. What skills and mindsets matter most for MBAs and young professionals entering the field
3. The challenges and opportunities in launching or investing in startups today
4. Personal stories of breaking into finance and lessons learned along the way

Why Attend?

This panel is designed to give MBA, EMBA, and BSc/MSc students an inside look at how the investment landscape is changing. You’ll gain practical insights, hear diverse career stories, and take away concrete advice for navigating your own path.

🤝 The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a networking reception with drinks and snacks at Maria’s Cantina.

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