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April 10, 2019

In Amsterdam, tech is hiring more than any other sector

On a hunt for "purpose" at work, employees are increasingly choosing to work in Amsterdam's tech sector.


Amy Lewin

6 min read

Tom Peeters, cofounder of the online supermarket startup Crisp, has been on a hiring spree. He has employed 30 people in Amsterdam since the company started a year ago, and he is keeping his eyes peeled for more.

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Crisp's founders. CEO Tom Peeters is second from left.
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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