<p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Whether you’re a founder, people leader, or HR professional, this episode will help you build inclusive, globally connected teams.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Intro </li><li>03:00 Journey to Becoming a CEO </li><li>04:16 Hippie Roots and Startup Culture </li><li>05:36 Bootstrapping and Values in Business</li><li>06:51 Cultural Intelligence in Hiring </li><li>12:15 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges </li><li>15:16 Geopolitical Challenges in Expansion </li><li>17:16 Overview of Settly and Its Services </li><li>19:44 Impact of Government Policies on Business </li><li>24:59 Changing Perspectives on Immigration </li><li>28:38 Creating Safe Spaces in Companies </li><li>44:02 Men’s Role in Inclusivity </li><li>45:02 - New Features and Closing Thoughts </li></ul><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Connect with Marieke on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvaniper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>Learn more about Settly on the <a href="https://www.getsettly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">website</a></p><p>Get free access to Tenant Hub <a href="http://getsettly.com/tenanthub-company" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> (Dutch companies only)</p><p>Follow Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for weekly episodes.</p>

Women Disrupting Tech

Dirkjan Hupkes

How to Use Relocation to Build Inclusive Teams with Settly CEO Marieke van Iperen | Ep. 127

NOV 13, 202546 MIN
Women Disrupting Tech

How to Use Relocation to Build Inclusive Teams with Settly CEO Marieke van Iperen | Ep. 127

NOV 13, 202546 MIN

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<p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Whether you’re a founder, people leader, or HR professional, this episode will help you build inclusive, globally connected teams.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Intro </li><li>03:00 Journey to Becoming a CEO </li><li>04:16 Hippie Roots and Startup Culture </li><li>05:36 Bootstrapping and Values in Business</li><li>06:51 Cultural Intelligence in Hiring </li><li>12:15 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges </li><li>15:16 Geopolitical Challenges in Expansion </li><li>17:16 Overview of Settly and Its Services </li><li>19:44 Impact of Government Policies on Business </li><li>24:59 Changing Perspectives on Immigration </li><li>28:38 Creating Safe Spaces in Companies </li><li>44:02 Men’s Role in Inclusivity </li><li>45:02 - New Features and Closing Thoughts </li></ul><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Connect with Marieke on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvaniper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>Learn more about Settly on the <a href="https://www.getsettly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">website</a></p><p>Get free access to Tenant Hub <a href="http://getsettly.com/tenanthub-company" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> (Dutch companies only)</p><p>Follow Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for weekly episodes.</p>