Building & Scaling
Businesses Through
Technology
MBA-qualified entrepreneur in IT & business development. Consulting through GVDworks, building SaaS at Veldspark Labs.
About
Meet Giovanni van Dam
Giovanni is an MBA-qualified entrepreneur who builds and scales businesses at the intersection of technology and business development. Through GVDworks, he serves as an embedded IT & business development partner for founder-led companies, and through Veldspark Labs, he co-builds AI-powered SaaS products from real business problems.
Based in Asia with roots in the Netherlands and United States, Giovanni directs technology and business development across multiple companies in healthcare, fashion, food tech, and SaaS — from Desert Harvest and ZSISKA Design to GansGewild andLeadScoutr. His approach is hands-on: he doesn't just advise, he builds.
GVDworks Services
What I Do
Embedded IT & business development for founder-led companies ready to scale.
IT Strategy & Consulting
Strategic technology planning and digital transformation roadmaps that align IT investments with business goals. From architecture reviews to full-scale modernisation programs.
Business Development
Revenue growth and market expansion through technology. Identifying opportunities where strategic tech investments unlock new markets, streamline operations, and create competitive advantages.
AI Implementation
Practical AI solutions that drive business results -- from intelligent automation to predictive analytics.
Market Expansions
Technology infrastructure for international scaling across borders, regulations, and cultures.
E-commerce & Digital
End-to-end e-commerce solutions, platform migrations, and digital sales channel development.
Automation Solutions
Process automation to reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
Ventures & Roles
Companies I've built, roles I direct, and causes I support.
My Companies
SaaS Products
Director & Advisor Roles
Desert Harvest
BD & IT Director
Nutraceuticals. Leading business development and technology for premium health products across Europe.
Bivio Medical
BD & IT Director
MedTech distribution. Technology and business strategy for European medical device distribution.
ZSISKA Design
BD & IT Director
Fashion jewellery brand. Driving digital transformation and business growth across international markets.
GansGewild
Co-Founder & Advisor
Protein transition startup. Sustainable food innovation from Rotterdam.
Charity Work
The Journey
From early tech roles to directing businesses across three continents.
Early Tech Career
Started in the Dutch tech scene working in hosting and web technology at Mijndomein.nl, building foundational skills in infrastructure and digital marketing.
Early Tech Career
Started in the Dutch tech scene working in hosting and web technology at Mijndomein.nl, building foundational skills in infrastructure and digital marketing.
Healthcare & MedTech
Moved into pharmaceuticals and e-commerce at a European medtech company, gaining deep experience in healthtech, regulatory compliance, and online distribution.
Healthcare & MedTech
Moved into pharmaceuticals and e-commerce at a European medtech company, gaining deep experience in healthtech, regulatory compliance, and online distribution.
Asia & Logistics
Innovation management at a major logistics firm in Shanghai, gaining hands-on experience in supply chain technology and international operations across Asia.
Asia & Logistics
Innovation management at a major logistics firm in Shanghai, gaining hands-on experience in supply chain technology and international operations across Asia.
Entrepreneurial Surge
Co-founded multiple ventures including InCollab (SME consultancy) and RateIndicate.com (Best Startup 2020). Built a leading D2C platform in Europe serving SMEs and influencers. Started MBA at Quantic while growing a tech consultancy for healthcare, fashion, and logistics clients.
Entrepreneurial Surge
Co-founded multiple ventures including InCollab (SME consultancy) and RateIndicate.com (Best Startup 2020). Built a leading D2C platform in Europe serving SMEs and influencers. Started MBA at Quantic while growing a tech consultancy for healthcare, fashion, and logistics clients.
MBA & Director Roles
Completed MBA at Quantic. Set up a full global commerce suite for an international fashion jewellery brand, built a medtech and nutraceutical marketing & logistics operation covering 27 countries in Europe for multiple vendors, and became advisor to Thailand’s fastest-growing Western-style healthcare foundation.
MBA & Director Roles
Completed MBA at Quantic. Set up a full global commerce suite for an international fashion jewellery brand, built a medtech and nutraceutical marketing & logistics operation covering 27 countries in Europe for multiple vendors, and became advisor to Thailand’s fastest-growing Western-style healthcare foundation.
Veldspark Labs & Global Scale
Consultancy evolved into GVDworks and Veldspark Labs with a dedicated front-end and back-end development team. Now directing tech & business development for global clients across three continents in logistics, medtech, nutraceuticals, pharma, healthcare, fashion, and FMCG.
Veldspark Labs & Global Scale
Consultancy evolved into GVDworks and Veldspark Labs with a dedicated front-end and back-end development team. Now directing tech & business development for global clients across three continents in logistics, medtech, nutraceuticals, pharma, healthcare, fashion, and FMCG.
What People Say
Recommendations from colleagues and partners.
“Good business sense, high on customer satisfaction and an agile mindset. Giovanni knows he is at the starting point of his development path and with the right experience and coaching he will achieve great things.”
Erich Radstake
Executive Director Tech & Data, Rituals
Insights
Perspectives on Technology & Business
Practical thinking on AI, e-commerce, technology leadership, and scaling businesses through technology.
Technologies & Tools
I work with a dedicated front-end and back-end development team, following rigorous documentation practices and structured workflows. Every project is meticulously planned, version-controlled, and delivered with full technical documentation.
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind or want to discuss how technology can drive growth for your business? Send me a message.