Aflevering How To Use Relocation To Build Inclusive Teams With Settly Ceo Marieke Van Iperen | Ep. 127

In this episode, Settly CEO Marieke van Iperen shares how her upbringing in a hippie community shaped her view on leadership, and how she built a fast-growing startup that combines business growth with human connection. We explore how relocation can drive inclusion, what founders can learn from impact investors, and why belonging is a business outcome, not a soft value. Whether you’re a founder, people leader, or HR professional, this episode will help you build inclusive, globally connected teams. Chapters - 00:00 - Intro - 03:00 Journey to Becoming a CEO - 04:16 Hippie Roots and Startup Culture - 05:36 Bootstrapping and Values in Business - 06:51 Cultural Intelligence in Hiring - 12:15 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges - 15:16 Geopolitical Challenges in Expansion - 17:16 Overview of Settly and Its Services - 19:44 Impact of Government Policies on Business - 24:59 Changing Perspectives on Immigration - 28:38 Creating Safe Spaces in Companies - 44:02 Men’s Role in Inclusivity - 45:02 - New Features and Closing Thoughts Links: Connect with Marieke on LinkedIn. Learn more about Settly on the website Get free access to Tenant Hub here (Dutch companies only) Follow Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for weekly episodes.