Episode 9

KIVI as a professional community, and What Student Teams Need

Host: Zia-Melchior Hoseini

Guest: Gaby Wullink – Former Marketing & Sales manager, KIVI

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In this networking episode recorded at a sunny KIVI outreach event, we celebrate KIVI’s anniversary and talk with Gaby Wullink about how the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers mobilises its volunteer-driven community, the importance of a clear “point on the horizon,” and the practical ways KIVI connects students, universities, and companies. We touch on collective memberships and how KIVI brokers speakers and internships through clear criteria, why judging student projects focuses on professionalism and impact across diverse technical backgrounds, and where young engineers often need support—especially in communication and teamwork—areas where Young KIVI Engineers’ talent and growth programmes are stepping in. Listeners also get a realistic behind-the-scenes look at organising volunteer teams—finding the right people, building backup, and aligning around shared goals—plus an invitation to explore KIVI’s network and member benefits.

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