Responsible adventure
SAME PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS
Connection between two worlds
Nassau420 was created when impact entrepreneur prof. dr. ir. Daan Dohmen and experienced Special Forces Operator Thomas de V. discovered that the principles that made them both successful were very similar. And that despite their completely different worlds. They decided to share these basic principles so that you too can benefit from them !
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NETWORK OF EXTREME PROFESSIONALS
The experience factory
Today, Nassau420 is the place to be for experiences with maximum impact. Developed by extreme professionals with all kinds of backgrounds. Commandos, top athletes, entrepreneurs and top doctors. Hundreds of participants have already experienced our basic principles in Experiences. They gave us a 9.6 as a rating!
RESEARCH AND SUPPORT
On an expedition to our primal power
Follow Natuurlijk Daan! if you want to know more about our foundation. This series of blogs, vlogs and podcasts takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery to our basic principles as a fresh answer to current issues.
Our co-founder Professor Daan Dohmen and adventurous media maker Wout Tilders delve into the secrets of natural forces, neuroscience and organizational science. Through publications, interviews and experiments they reveal how these primal forces still hold the key to a happier and more productive life today!
Our Operators
Operator Nassau20 (Thomas)
A combination of stress resistance and extreme competitiveness, together with self-reliance and self-criticism. My stoic nature forms the core of my character, while my family is always my rock. Almost twenty years of experience as an Operator.
Operator Nassau14 (Nicolai)
Where thoughts and processes intertwine, I believe in the power of simplicity. In nature, surrendering yourself to pain and discomfort for growth and acceptance. Many deployments as an operator and experienced instructor Special Operations Forces.
Operator Nassau201 (Thijs)
Physical strength is the foundation, true strength rules over thoughts: 'You hold the strings of your thoughts.' Mental and physical growth, rejection of shortcuts build character and willpower. Very experienced Instructor at Special Operations Forces.
Operator Nassau131 (Matthias)
An adventurous spirit with deep-rooted integrity. Curiosity drives me to explore the world. Loyalty and honesty light the path. Experienced Medic and certified instructor Special Operations Forces.
Operator Nassau13 (Marcus)
Like an oyster that turns its problem into a pearl….off the beaten track….adaptive with its own vision and always going for the highest possible. 20 years of experience in the Special Operations Forces as Operator and Instructor.
Operator Nassau8 (Hans)
Hard worker who performs best in a high performance team. Positive and fan of honest communication. 20 years of experience within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and working with the Special Operations Forces.
Our Experts
Prof. Dr. Ir. Daan Dohmen
Freedom, justice, creativity, perseverance, openness, loyalty and respect. For me, no empty words but the basis for my inner compass. Serial impact entrepreneur and investor. As a professor, driven to help others learn.
Drs. Janneke Tettero
Structured, energetic and optimistic. Always busy learning and reading about human interaction. Curious about team dynamics. Corporate anthropologist and experienced board member in purpose-driven organizations. On a mission to interpret and develop culture in organizations.
Wout Tilders
Non-conformist at heart, addicted to adventure. Crazy about real stories with a solid common thread. Likes to help translate these into words and images. Experienced marketing professional and former adventure travel tour operator.
Rob Bartels
52 year old boy with a turbulent history. Lets himself be amazed by the beauty and power of nature. Has learned from the cold that feeling is understanding. Was a policeman and now for over 20 years an actor, behavioral trainer and certified Wim Hof Method Expert.
Javelin Weaklings
Artist, philosopher and warrior with the soul of a samurai. Working as a spiritual counselor in the military with long experience in special units. Trust and community spirit as the cork on which they float. "Paradise lies in the shadow of the sword".
Eva Thus MSc
Founder and owner of NEWID . This partner helps companies that want to be guided by NEWID in working smarter and creating a learning environment for their team, in addition to a Team Experience from Nassau420, to apply for subsidies.