Janet Bumpas
Janet Bumpas brings a wealth of experience from Silicon Valley, where she played key roles in three startups—one of which went public, another was acquired by eBay, and the third, as she candidly shares, “crashed and burned.” With a deep passion for growing ideas from concept through launch and establishing them in the marketplace, Janet is a seasoned expert in product development. Her focus lies in understanding customer needs and translating them into successful products.Now based in the Netherlands, Janet works closely with entrepreneurs to help them launch and scale new business ideas. She has a proven track record of running accelerator programs and facilitating workshops for both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, guiding teams through the complexities of growth and innovation.Janet’s impressive career also includes consulting for some of the world’s leading organizations on growth and profitability strategies. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and experience at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Razorfish, where she advised clients on leveraging the Internet for corporate goals, Janet’s strategic insights are highly sought after.In addition to her corporate work, Janet has extensive experience in international development, having worked with the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and TechnoServe, among others. Her global perspective and diverse experience make her a valuable advisor in the realms of both product innovation and organizational growth.