Since 2018, we’ve partnered with investors, scale-ups, and leading organizations to turn ambitious goals into successful realities.
Collaboration Breathes New Life into Challenges
Dedicated and Client-Centric
Entrepreneurial success requires a careful balance of essential elements—strategic vision, impactful marketing, distinctive design, and more. Since 2018, we’ve combined industry insights with strategic alignment to help you remain agile, adaptable, and prepared for long-term success.
As experienced specialists and entrepreneurs, we provide strategic, hands-on, end-to-end analysis and client-centered project support. Throughout our partnership, we act as a strategic sounding board, fully dedicated to your goals. Our work is uniquely grounded in discretion and integrity, ensuring each partnership is as unique and protected as the projects we undertake.
Creativity, Pragmatically, and Impact
Entrepreneurship is about balance—blending strategy, creativity, and design. Since our founding in 2018, Telesto has partnered with clients to transform ambitious ideas into lasting successes.
Inspired by the Greek goddess of success, our name reflects our mission: to bring positive transformation to those we serve.
Our philosophy is straightforward: clients deserve senior-level counsel they can trust. We are more than advisors—we are hands-on partners. With discretion, insight, and an innovative approach, we guide our clients through challenges, ensuring precision and impact.
Telesto thrives on collaboration. Leveraging a network of trusted entrepreneurial independent experts, we combine strategy, project execution, and specialized expertise—all focused on delivering effective, tailored solutions.
I’m proud of the journey we’ve taken, and even more excited about what lies ahead. Every challenge is an opportunity, and together, we can make a lasting impact.
Who we are
Telesto offers hands-on expertise in business development, branding, design, and web development. As independent advisors, we guide clients through strategic decisions, from partner selection to managing intricate projects—all with discretion.
Our mission is to turn ideas into reality, delivering tailored and fixed-fee solutions that bring ambitious concepts to life. We work closely with management, often acting as brokers and project overseers, ensuring successful outcomes with a customized, expert-driven approach.
Balancing short-term results with long-term goals, we deliver sustainable strategies from planning through execution. Our hands-on approach spans project management, coordination, outsourcing, co-development, and auditing. By leveraging our trusted network of independent niche specialists, we provide tailored expertise, protect sensitive information, and deliver tangible results.
What we promise
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. At Telesto, we are driven by integrity, discretion, and a client-first approach. Our flexible, success-driven methodology ensures that every project aligns with your goals and delivers seamless execution.
We’ve had the privilege of working with startups, scale-ups, and leading organizations across various industries. These experiences have sharpened our understanding of dynamic markets, enabling us to craft tailored solutions that meet each client’s unique needs.
For every project, we identify the most effective partners from our trusted network partners to ensure success within your budget. Our fixed-budget model simplifies financial management with a single, consolidated invoice, and we manage every detail with precision and confidentiality.
We see every challenge as an opportunity for innovation. With a focus on practical, results-driven solutions, we promise to deliver lasting impact and sustained success.
The Experts Steering Telesto
Below is Telesto Group’s leadership alongside a selection of our expert partners. Our collaborative approach ensures access to the best expertise—without limitations or vendor lock-in.
Vincent Barnhard
Founder, Managing Director (CEO)
Vincent Barnhard
Founder, Managing Director (CEO)
Vincent Barnhard grew up in Domburg, a historic Dutch coastal town known for its tourism and hospitality. Raised in an entrepreneurial family, his upbringing was shaped by his mother’s PR agency and his father’s global work in petrochemicals, including time spent living in the Middle East.
In the 1990s, Vincent pursued Cultural Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on political anthropology, online networks, and spinning, alongside minors in Modern Asian History and Communication Science. He also studied Asian Business Management at HES Rotterdam.
Entering the tech scene in Amsterdam, Vincent became involved with various IT startups at the turn of the millennium, before transitioning into international trade, IT development, and eventually digital fundraising and marketing for major NGOs. He specialized in new media and fundraising strategies.
Since 2012, Vincent has worked independently on business development, including building major media publishing platforms and launching initiatives for investors. In 2018, he co-founded Telesto to channel his diverse passions into impactful client work.
As the Founder and CEO of Telesto, Vincent supports clients in business development, media publishing, and strategic growth initiatives. He leverages his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, IT, and marketing to lead projects with vision and precision, ensuring practical, impactful solutions.
Serhat Delice
Founder, Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Serhat Delice
Founder, Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Serhat Delice, born in France to an entrepreneurial Turkish family, relocated to the Netherlands during his childhood. He pursued studies in Communication and Multimedia Design at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Telesto, Serhat specializes in branding, product design, and the overarching creative direction of the company.
His expertise encompasses the development of comprehensive brand style guides, ensuring consistent and impactful brand identities across all platforms.
Prior to Telesto, Serhat founded Suarte, a full-service internet and branding agency, where he honed his skills in delivering integrated digital solutions. Additionally, he has significant experience in the travel industry, further diversifying his professional portfolio.
At Telesto, Serhat collaborates with clients on projects involving brand development, creative strategy, and product design. His role is pivotal in crafting compelling brand narratives and designing user-centric products that align with clients’ visions and market demands.
Jasper van der Sterren
Partner, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Jasper van der Sterren
Partner, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Jasper van der Sterren (CTO Telesto) is an all-round expert in Microsoft and internet technologies, with extensive experience in advising, designing, and developing modern web applications and client-server systems on the .NET platform.
His expertise spans e-commerce, content management, ERP systems, and customer self-service solutions. He holds several Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, and Microsoft Certified Professional.
Jasper is the Founder and Managing Director of Redakt CMS, an enterprise-grade Web Content Management System built on Microsoft ASP.NET Core.
As CTO at Telesto, Jasper leverages his technical knowledge to lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications. His focus includes digital transformation, content management, custom application development, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Jasper also specializes in technical project management, performance optimization, cloud development with Azure, and security.
Jasper works with Telesto’s clients on projects involving enterprise content management, e-commerce, technical architecture advisory, and scalable business solutions. He ensures clients receive robust, future-proof technologies tailored to their unique needs, resulting in enhanced productivity and long-term success.
Gillis Oudeman
Principal, Public Affairs
Gillis Oudeman
Principal, Public Affairs
Gillis Oudeman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public affairs, administrative and legal advisory, and program management. He has held various roles in both the public and private sectors, focusing on strategic advice and interim management.
Currently, Gillis offers services in public affairs, administrative and legal advisory, program management, and interim management. He specializes in guiding organizations through complex administrative and legal landscapes, ensuring effective program implementation and management.
At Telesto, Gillis’s agency, Strategy Dock B.V., collaborates on projects involving public affairs, administrative and legal advisory, program management, and interim management. His expertise offers clients strategic insights and practical solutions to navigate their challenges.
Martijn Moret
Principal, Innovation & Data
Martijn Moret
Principal, Innovation & Data
Martijn Moret is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in aviation, hospitality, road transport, and data analytics.
With a passion for innovation, Martijn has dedicated over 25 years to breaking down silos and driving positive change within industries, helping organizations adapt and thrive in fast-changing environments.
Martijn is a co-founder of DataSquirrel, a SAAS platform designed to empower non-technical managers to analyze data with ease, and AirFi, an onboard platform enhancing the passenger experience through in-flight e-commerce. He specializes in data analysis, AI, SAAS platforms, and has deep expertise across aviation, hospitality, technology, and international business development.
At Telesto, Martijn supports clients with data analysis, strategic business development, AI solutions, and technology implementation projects. He brings hands-on expertise in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and delivering tailored data-driven insights.
Cano Koc
Principal, Automating
Cano Koc
Principal, Automating
Cano Koc is a seasoned professional specializing in automating event registration and enhancing participant engagement.
With a background in event management and technology, Cano has dedicated his career to assisting event organizers in streamlining their processes and boosting attendee involvement.
Currently, Cano offers expertise in implementing automated registration systems and developing strategies to increase participant engagement. His services include consulting on event technology solutions, optimizing registration workflows, and creating interactive attendee experiences.
At Telesto, Cano Koc (CEO of Easydus) collaborates on projects that focus on event management automation and participant engagement strategies. His contributions help clients achieve more efficient event operations and higher levels of attendee satisfaction.
Dolf Mook
Principal, Retail Brokerage
Dolf Mook
Principal, Retail Brokerage
Dolf Mook grew up with a mother running an antique shop and a father in the construction business, sparking his passion for real estate, especially retail.
After studying Small Business & Retail Management, Dolf began his career as a property manager at Van Herk Groep, managing a diverse retail portfolio in Rotterdam. He later joined Urban Interest, where he spent 10 years overseeing the retail portfolio and led the retail team as part of the management team. With over two decades of experience, Dolf is now an independent entrepreneur in retail real estate.
Dolf’s agency, DM Vastgoed Advies, specializes in leasing and purchasing retail properties, providing owners with creative and achievable plans to optimize retail spaces throughout the Netherlands. He also advises investors on buying and selling retail properties, with a strong focus on the Randstad region.
In addition, Dolf takes on interim projects, offering his commercial expertise and vast network to organizations in need. His project optimization services help investors maximize the potential of retail centers and projects, ensuring they are ready for sale or achieving their full market potential.
At Telesto, Dolf supports clients with retail leasing, property transactions, interim consultancy, and project optimization, bringing a practical, no-nonsense approach to every challenge.
Franklin Weemering
Principal, Hospitality Brokerage
Franklin Weemering
Principal, Hospitality Brokerage
Franklin Weemering brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, offering a broad expertise in guiding and advising hospitality businesses.
He has worked with diverse hospitality establishments, gaining deep insights into what it takes to buy, sell, and run successful businesses. Franklin’s personal experience as a business owner makes him a valuable sparring partner for clients facing any hospitality-related challenges.
Franklin specializes in hospitality brokerage, business financing, operational support, and improving profitability for hospitality enterprises. His services include end-to-end assistance with buying or selling hospitality businesses, lease arrangements, business plans, licensing, and profitability enhancement.
At Telesto, Franklin (Horeca- en bedrijfsadviesbureau F. Weemering) supports clients in hospitality business transactions, financing, and strategic growth. He partners with Telesto to help clients enhance profitability, navigate transactions, and achieve their operational goals within the hospitality sector.
