MEET THE AFFILIATE MARKETING LEADERS

Iwert Dijkema

My strongest drive is developing new businesses, as well as finding innovative ways of changing existing markets. Using advanced mathematical and strategic thinking, my goal is to discover new ways of optimizing and consolidating ineffective processes, and make them work more efficiently. I’m one of the pioneers in the Affiliate marketing industry, and one of the ‘super affiliates’ who developed this market more than 10 years ago. I used this experience and knowledge to start Advidi.

Steven Westra

“Never give up, improve every day, set goals and achieve them. Winning is what counts”.
As a former athlete (in which I represented several Dutch national teams) these elements are a big part of my DNA. In my opinion, this outlook is key in order to gain maximum results and be the best version of yourself every single day.

Further to this, I’m a real team player who really wants to have fun and celebrate accomplishments together. For me Advidi is the perfect match; in this dynamic and highly demanding environment I’m surrounded by ambitious people who like to work hard and play even harder!

Marina Baskaric

High school Marina was quite a dreamer; she dreamt of going to San Francisco, going on exchange, getting her Masters abroad and moving to a city that would feel right at the time. Not going to lie, high school Marina was a bit intense. Few years later, here I am, in the city I love at a company that challenges me every day. Happy and proud of everything that I have accomplished so far but most importantly, excited about what is yet to come. Making your dreams come true is hard work but there is nothing better than looking back at everything you have accomplished. Never stop dreaming!

Aliona Nikitenko

“Great things never come from comfort zones.” I always have that thought in my head. It is not possible to achieve something if you are staying in the same place. So I was more than happy to start working at Advidi. The magical atmosphere, people who are super professional in what they do, an opportunity to learn a lot of new things and to have one more interesting challenge in my life are only a few of the things I’ve found here. So don’t save any opportunities for later, because sometimes “later” becomes “never”. Do it now!

Mariia Yarosh

Born and raised in Ukraine, I came to the Netherlands at 17 years old ready to conquer the world. Except, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. But that all changed once I took a marketing analytics course.

Performance-focused and data-driven – it was only natural that Advidi and I clicked! I genuinely believe in constantly improving, whether in business or my personal life and working with people who share those same values is beyond motivating. Advidi’s magic lies within the Advidi people – their drive is simply infectious!

Sam Barber

From a village in the east of England, I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by countryside, sea & pubs. Despite the irony of moving to one of the lowest and flattest countries in the world – I love being outdoors in the mountains where I can hike, climb, and camp.
Why Advidi? In truth, I’ve never been sure what I want to do. I’ve often wandered through life like a broken compass, never pointing North, but enjoying the journey. Amsterdam is another place on this journey but Advidi has become the destination. This is a place where you’re encouraged to fall on your own compass and charter your own course for success.
The lesson I’ve learnt working here? Sometimes a broken compass will lead you to a better destination than originally planned.

Rick Haasnoot

As a goal-orientated and adventurous individual, I constantly strive to exceed limits. I conquered the Iron Viking Marathon, obtained the black belt in Judo and will be a real challenge if you play board/video games with me! I try to live my life at the fullest and to learn as much as possible along the way. I love to be around interesting people, travel a lot and use my longboard to get to work. Advidi inspires me because everyone else shares my high level of motivation for working hard and pushing to become even better tomorrow.

Claire Mazzocchi

Dutch looking but truly Italian. Over the past 6 years, I have found myself balancing between Italy and The Netherlands, finally ending up at Advidi. In this highly competitive industry, it’s important to be open-minded, reframe your assumptions, be resilient, and always try to constantly surprise yourself first. In my daily life at Advidi, you will probably find me in the kitchen debating with our amazing chef, Kai over who does the best carbonara (me, obviously!).

Valeria Semenova

A true Ukrainian soul with an enthusiastic, hard-working mentality that is never afraid of leaving her comfort zone and having fun at the same time. Started traveling on my own and working abroad at the age of 15 to explore and surround myself with various cultural environments. By the age of 17, I had decided to move to my second home – Amsterdam. From day one, Amsterdam welcomed me with an international environment and gave me a chance to meet and connect with the most creative and interesting people that had a valuable impact on my personal development and eventually led me to my second family – Advidi. At Advidi, we not only have fun and meet amazing people but also continue challenging each other to show the best outcomes.
Thus, the all-time quotes that meet my mentality/personality are “Work hard, Play hard” & “Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.

Jur Hoekstra

Travelling the world, meeting new people of different cultures is the thing I love doing the most. Back at home in the Netherlands I love playing sports and meeting up with friends.

My motto in life is you either win or learn. There is no loss as long as you learn from it. From a young age, I have the mindset to win or either learn from every obstacle I come across. With this, I ensure to surround myself with people who have the same mindset and work hard to pursue this.

As Michael Jordan said: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Which mirrors the environment at Advidi and the people working here.

Harry Ball-Lindsay

What do working as an English teacher, having an academic background in International Public Management and eventually working at Advidi have in common? The answer is not much, but I guess that’s what describes me in a nutshell; I’m constantly looking for new challenges and ways to grow. Working with people from diverse countries and cultures has always been a goal of mine, and being an Affiliate Manager for Advidi provides me with this opportunity. Having been raised in northern Spain (the Basque Country) to English parents has also given me a multicultural and multilingual outlook that helps me to connect fluidly with my affiliates, an essential feature for this job. I feel truly privileged working in an environment with such driven people, and I can’t wait to be part of the new developments this industry has in store for us!

Dila Olcay

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, I moved to the Netherlands five years ago solely for my bachelor’s degree. Five years later, Amsterdam’s charm, its people, the energy, and now Advidi has kept me hooked to the country! Working here feels like a new adventure every day. My team, the inspiring people who surround me and the changing industry always keeps me on my toes. It’s a unique vibe here at Advidi and exciting challenge. For that, I feel incredibly lucky.

Alba Sabate

Living by the motto “Sí a todo”, I never say no to a good plan, party, or adventure. After a year of going back and forth between Amsterdam, London and my home Barcelona, I decided that Amsterdam was the place I wanted to be. That wouldn’t have been possible without Advidi welcoming me into their family. Here I am able to learn and grow, both professionally and personally every day, while always having so much fun with my amazing team.

VIKA MELNYCHUK

Kyiv native, Amsterdam-based, but always on the go. With a background in advertising, video production, and marketing for tech companies, I have embarked on a journey in affiliate marketing with Advidi. Moving to the Netherlands has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people, and working at Advidi brought some extra adventure and excitement to my already fast-paced life. Every day is a new story, and I’m excited to share those stories with my colleagues and clients

Iren Szenya

Growing up in a small Carpathian village, I was accustomed to dramatic mountain landscapes. My passion for languages and exploration led me to university and then on a year-long cultural exchange in Amsterdam. The city’s flat, bike-friendly streets and picturesque canals were a refreshing change from my mountainous surroundings, and I quickly fell for Dutch culture.

In 2021, Rutger slid into my DMs, introducing me to Advidi, a company that intrigued me with its dynamic and innovative approach. His message planted a seed that would later blossom into an opportunity. Now, three years later, I’m working in the vibrant affiliate industry at Dutch company, but surrounded by international colleagues. I’ve found that trading mountains for canals isn’t so bad after all. The industry offers exciting challenges, freedom, opportunities, and plenty of fun. This new, multicultural environment has allowed me to blend my Ukrainian background with Dutch experiences, proving that sometimes the journey back leads you exactly where you’re meant to be.

Dennis Douadi

Me in a nutshell. Travelling back and forth between my hometown and our capital city for a few years now and trust me, that’s no small endeavour. I guess it’s my way of juggling all the things that I value in my life; My big group of close childhood friends, my relationship, my family, my hometown-football club and my career. About the latter, business-wise you’ll find me available almost 24/7 and I sincerely believe that this kind of commitment and dedication is a great USP to have. It got me where I am now and it will take towards the goals that I have set for myself within this industry. Because after all, like the much-debated Jordan Belfort once said; “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”

Jeroen van Walsem

My parents told me that my favorite words as a kid were ‘who’, ‘what’ and most of all ‘why’? I was constantly busy discovering, finding out the purpose of things, trying to understand people’s motivation for their actions and thoughts. The Affiliate Marketing industry seems to be the perfect fit for me. I get to work with incredibly smart people while working in an extremely dynamic and innovative environment. There are who, what and why’s everywhere, every day.

Ferran del Moral Mendez

My journey started in the world of theoretical physics, and somewhere along the way, I fell head over heels for the fascinating realms of machine learning and artificial intelligence. When I’m not coding or building AI models, you’ll find me playing strategy games or out for a run, embracing the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other. I’m here to bring my unique blend of scientific curiosity and a penchant for strategic thinking to the table. I’m all about learning and growing, both as a professional and as a person, and I’m excited to be a part of this journey with my amazing team

Volkan Tac

Born and raised in Istanbul. A data enthusiast with years of analytics proficiency. Curiosity is what makes me keep changing and growing, so I pursue where I can wonder and discover with lovely people.
Another prominent characteristic of myself is my passion for sports. After a couple of years at boxing and basketball, I was a professional American Football player in Europe for 4 years (during and after my college years). Then, I coached and helped the new bees who were into learning the sport until I made up my mind to live in an international and multicultural city like Amsterdam.

Kiara Shytaj

After completing my Master’s degree, I decided to leave my beautiful country (Italy) to discover a little bit of the world and this is how I ended up discovering Amsterdam and choosing it as home.
I would describe myself as an outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate person. I look at difficult situations as chances to grow rather than something to be afraid of, for this reason, my motto is ‘the biggest reward usually comes from having the guts and perseverance to create your own path’

Enrico Menarini

Throughout my life, I lived in five different cities throughout the north of Italy. At the age of 20, I moved to London to spice things up a little. When I decided to move to Amsterdam for my studies, little did I know I would fall crazy in love with the city. And now a new love just blossomed, the one with Advidi. With a bachelor’s in Communication Science and a master’s in Data Science, I aim to use my knowledge in data analysis and communication to help the company make informed decisions based on data-driven insights. Luckily, being part of the friendly BI team and a great company like Advidi makes the job much easier.

Ivan Pushin

Every time I enter Advidi’s office I feel like I’m in my second home in Amsterdam. And every day brings a new adventure. Together with the team, I explore data trying to find hidden gems that help us to gain more insights into the lucrative business we are running. I love to discover patterns in data just as much as I love traveling.

Dmitrii Pletosu

Advidi’s promise of hard work and lots of fun turned out so much true. Coming from a Business and Finance background to the realm of affiliate marketing, I discovered a world bursting with potential. The curiosity thrives, surrounded by brilliant minds in a dynamic and innovative environment. Every day brings new challenges and enables to uncover capabilities I have never believed I had. The atmosphere and finger-licking lunches at Advidi are things that are always on our minds!

Islom Gaziev

Hello everyone!
Coming from Uzbekistan, if someone had told me 10 years ago that my future self would be living and working in the Netherlands, I would not believe them. But here I am!

I consider myself to be an introvert however working at Advidi, surrounded by my amazingly supportive team puts a smile on my face everyday. As well as the people, everyday I am faced with new opportunities to learn, which all in all creates the perfect working environment. Advidi really is an amazing place for a young professional like me.

Tommi Sisso

Born and raised in Finland but I really grew up in my new home, the Netherlands. You might find me a bit quiet (it’s a cultural thing), but I am always up for an adventure and challenge, whether it is an unconventional holiday destination or fixing and maintaining my old house.

I am always curious and busy learning something new by either reading or working on my own projects. My commute is a perfect way of burning through new books!

I firmly believe in the power of data and analytics in decision-making. It is essential in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of Advidi. It is awesome that I get to turn that data into actual operational decisions!

Gueorgui Pironkov

“Get 1% better each day” is a motto James Clearadvocates. By improving yourself by 1% every day you will end up being 37 times better at the end of one year (as 1.01^(365) ≈ 37)! This is what we aim for at Advidi, continuously improving our services to satisfy our clients exponentially. As a market analyst, my goal is to use the massive amount of data we have to optimize and understand the needs of our partners, so that they can “get 1% better each day” with us.

Maarten Bosma

Enthusiastic about the world of data, I take great pleasure in unraveling its complex harmonies to facilitate well-informed choices. Much like the interlacing canals of Amsterdam, my affection for data courses through my veins, directing me towards shores of innovation and wisdom that promise valuable insights.

Hannah Wong

I’m originally from Washington D.C., with roots in the nightlife and entertainment scene. My path has taken me through various cultures and countries, each experience enriching my understanding of people and their stories. It’s these experiences that I bring to my role at Advidi.

At Advidi, I found a community where my personal passions align seamlessly with professional aspirations. The dynamic and ever-evolving nature of out market here excites me. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our team’s success while continuously learning and growing.”Life is a journey with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy.” Every day is a new adventure, and I look forward to each challenge and success we share as a team.

Kiara Livesey

‘Under Pressure’ by Queen perfectly sums up how I feel about having to write an interesting and witty introduction about myself as the company copywriter. So, I thought I would write a short poem on how it feels to work at Advidi:
The Advidi office buzzes with life,
A hive of ambitious, energetic drive,
A melting pot of nations, a sea of creativity,
Here I feel at home, surrounded by possibility.

Daniel O’Connor

When someone told me the Netherlands is basically irish weather minus the breathtaking countryside and charming people, I thought I had to experience it for myself! A few years into my life here I can confirm the weather is as bad as the countryside is boring, but at least they were wrong about the people. I’ve made some great friends and met some amazing individuals during my time here so far. As an Irishman abroad, you are looking for 2 things: exciting opportunities and a bit of craic. Advidi ticked both boxes from the start.

Sisi Hu

“I come from a small town in China, studying and working abroad is a dream come true. The spirit and characteristics of Chinese “ZEN” philosophy: harmony, creative spirit, order construction, concrete rationality, and unity of knowledge and practice run in my blood. Now I feel fortunate that I was surrounded by such a diverse and motivated team, and can learn from each other. According to psychologist and data scientist Andrew Naber, an average person spends 13 years and 2 months at work. Doing what I truly enjoy doing is important. By joining the Advidi family, I’ve found a workplace where I feel a sense of belonging and have fun at work. Additionally, it’s also a place where you can work hard and develop a personal career.”

Kevin Stam

You never know where life takes you – from a small town, to studying in the UK and now living in Amsterdam. This created a mindset to expand, while meeting and building relationships with amazing people from all over the world. My goal is to be and help others become the best version of themselves, while continuing to grow. Advidi has the atmosphere, people and challenges that gives the opportunity to do all that!

Alina Bakhtina

Born in a small town in Russia, living abroad has always been a dream of mine. Fortunately, my commitment and the ability to work hard made it possible and now I am a finance intern in the best company one can only imagine – Advidi.
Advidi has shown me that office life is not only about work, but the people involved in it, which is why the Advidi family culture is important to our team. When the satisfaction from a job and great colleagues meet each other, what else do you need?

Aylin Cetin

‘’Do I look forward to getting back to work?” I ask myself every morning to see if I am spending my days doing a job I love, with people I enjoy being around. I am really lucky that my answer is ‘Oh God yes!’ every day. At Advidi the environment is fun and motivating. It helps me achieve a work-life balance, even if it seems impossible nowadays. It taught me that you can find the way to spend quality time chilling with your beloved ones, going on camping trips or cycling. Things that I could never do if I had remained in my hometown, Istanbul.

Milica Dordevic

Ten years ago, I wanted to be a physicist and live abroad, somewhere sunny by the beach.
I did pursue education in sciences but diverted from physics to computer science. I did end up living abroad but in the (not so sunny) Netherlands. I am not sure how 15-year-old me would react knowing all this, but having met all the amazing people on my journey, and now working with amazing colleagues here at Advidi, my present self is glad that things turned out exactly the way they have.

Stephen Adams

I’m an American, a Ph.D. in computer science brought me to Europe and my wife brought me to the Netherlands. I love a good challenge and working at Advidi is a great challenge. The fast-paced industry and passionate colleagues really push me to deliver my best every day! When I’m not working I enjoy running, reading, and programming on my personal projects.

Dave van Hooijdonk

Before I started my coding career I was working towards a PhD in Biomedical Science. Maybe that’s why I really feel at home at Advidi: the chemistry between technology and people is amazing! Furthermore, I’m excited to explore what machine learning and artificial intelligence can bring to our field of expertise.

Dimitrios Laskos

Explore and create are two principles I live by with. Whether it’s discovering a new place, studying a new musical piece, getting familiar with a new set of tools or tackling a new problem, the act of exploration is what drives and motivates me. My job allows me to discover and design on a constant basis, and together with my talented colleagues at Advidi, I pour a piece of myself into everything I do, working with μεράκι (meraki) – as we say in my homeland.

Nikol Popova

Originally from Bulgaria, I came to The Netherlands to study in 2011 without knowing if I will like it or not, but with hell of a lot of excitement and motivation. Well, I did like it, graduated, found a job and stayed. I made good friends and built my family here, despite still hating the weather about 70% of the time.  As an expat it can be hard to fit in and feel at home in a foreign country but Amsterdam is such a vibrant open place, that unsurprisingly I found the right place for myself too. I started my career in the startup ecosystem and that gave me the chance to try my hand at lots of things and learn to think on my feet. Joining Advidi has proved to be a great opportunity for me to develop and grow as a professional in an environment that is fast paced but also inclusive and supportive of work life balance. If I am not behind the screens you can find me with my nose stuck in a fantasy novel, dancing and/or screaming at the top of my lungs at a concert.

Patrycja Jasińska

I always enjoyed stories. Long and short. Written, told, or shared by my friends and family or complete strangers. I am a people person with a solid drive to connect, work together, and cherish relationships. And I like to talk—a lot.
In the past, I was unsure how to write my story or who I wanted to be. I tried and tried to become my best self, to find a place of happiness.
Ultimately, I realized that my true calling was to be a recruiter. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day, and I am always looking for new and creative ways to connect with others and help them find their perfect job.
I continue on my journey, always striving to be the best recruiter I can be and to spread joy and inspiration wherever I go.
Are you ready to share your story?

Marleen Hendriksma

When I started at Advidi with my internship whilst doing my HR degree, I never expected that
I would like a company so much. During my time here, I was asked if I wanted to continue
working at Advidi as a corporate recruiter. I can’t wait to connect the right people to this great company so they can have the same incredible experience I have had. Whilst working here the most important thing I’ve learned is that when you believe in yourself, you can make it happen. Also when you are surrounded by the right people, they will help you reach your goals. Because of this company culture, I am always happy to go to work where I am surrounded by people that help me grow and want to see me succeed!

Annemarie Ham

When Lysan called me about this vacancy at Advidi, I wasn’t looking for work at all. I’d just left my job as an estate agent in Amsterdam to fully focus on my family of four and I was truly happy with my life and how things were going.
Her enthusiasm made me curious though. We had a cup of coffee at the office and I was convinced; good vibes only!
Now I work part-time and have the best of both worlds; a nice job with interesting and bubbly colleagues in bustling Amsterdam and the ‘calm’ family life in Blaricum, which I enjoy even more than I did before!

Ajda Simonic

My earliest memories were of me standing on a chair in my grandmother’s kitchen, watching her as she mixed the dough for the delicious cakes that were always a staple in our home. I love the way that baking brings people together, and makes them happy and connected. And that’s what I am bringing to Advidi. I quickly became known as the office baker, making delicious treats for coworkers to enjoy. You can also say I am the sweeter half of the kitchen team.

Lysan Pot

I started working at Advidi on an on-call base. After I rolled into this warm, funny and energetic atmosphere, I just didn’t want to leave anymore.
As a mother of two young kids I still love living and working in Amsterdam. Advidi offered me the possibility to work part time, which gives me the best work-life balance I could wish for. Working here enriches my life, and I can truly say that I love my job!

Kai de Bies

I was 9 and really hungry that night when my dad figured out that he forgot to buy groceries. In panic, he started looking around the kitchen, and found a can of beans, knakworst (Dutch sausage), a few eggs and suspicious potatoes. I stood next to him astonished watching him cutting, cooking and flipping pans. I was expecting to try the worst meal ever! But, on the contrary, the mix that looked like a Spanish omelet was actually delicious! It was so good that we named it – Darkai. Maybe not the most creative name, since we only put our names together. But I learned something important that day – In time of crisis, use your creativity as your main force. It was also the day from which I started thinking about all the possible mixtures of flavors that can be brought together. I believe it was as well the day when I discovered the magic of cooking.