Claire Boonstra
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Claire Boonstra (born 1975) is a Dutch engineer and entrepreneur. She is best known for her work as cofounder of the augmented reality company Layar. She holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology. Boonstra was born in the Netherlands, and speaks five languages: Dutch, English, Spanish, French, and German. She also is the founder of Operation Education,[1] a non-profit organization focused on education and changing the way society looks at education.
Biography[edit]
Before becoming an entrepreneur and being recognized as one of the 'Most Influential Women in Technology',[2] a 'Young Global Leader,' and a 'Rising Talent,' Boonstra worked as a corporate employee for KPN, a dutch telecommunications company, and Unilever, a global consumer goods company. Apart from her contributions as an entrepreneur and innovator, Boonstra is a mother of three. She deems herself a "utopist dreamer, asker of difficult questions, visionary, improv dancer, skier, former glider pilot."[3] In 2011, Boonstra was nominated as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.[4] These pioneers are typically in the start up stage and are seen as having the potential to impact both business and society significantly. Having been listed numerous times as one of the most influential women in technology, her contributions in technology have left a significant impact thus far.
Career[edit]
Boonstra has over fifteen years of experience working with engineering, technology, media, and making connections. Working for companies such as Unilever, KPN, Talpa Digital, and more. In 2009, Layar was founded and quickly became a global leader in augmented reality and interactive print. Boonstra cofounded Layar along side two others: Raimo van der Klein, and Maarten Lens-FitzGerald. In September 2012, Boonstra founded Operation Education. Her goal with Operation Education is to promote the transition from traditional teaching to lifelong learning for all subjects rather than those just tested in schools. Boonstra is a frequent speaker, judge, and advisor.
Contributions[edit]
Layar[edit]
As co-founder of a leading technological company, Boonstra was at the forefront of the company's success. Layar is an augmented reality technology solution and service company based in the Netherlands. Boonstra and her fellow co-founders developed a unique mobile browser that allows consumers to search various items based on augmented reality technology. In 2010, the World Economic Forum announced Layar to be a Technology Pioneer for 2011. In 2012, after giving a Ted Talk Boonstra decided to leave her position in Layar to create Operation Education.
Operation Education[edit]
Boonstra founded Operation Education in 2012. As a believer in technology shaping the way we learn, Boonstra has integrated technology into education in order to revolutionize education. The non-profit company sparks world-wide debate about that "why and what for"[5] of education. Through the creation of frameworks and the facilitation of networks, the company is able to connect various players to lead this educational revolution.
References[edit]
- ↑ Boitnott, John (28 March 2017). "30 Inspirational Women to Watch in Tech in 2017". Inc. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ Nosowitz, Dan (2 April 2010). "THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2010 – Claire Boonstra". Fast Company. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ "About me - Claire Boonstra". Claire Boonstra. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ↑ "Clair Boonstra". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ Boonstra, Claire. "Claire Boonstra". LinkedIN.
External links[edit]
- "Claire Boonstra - The Next Speaker". Thenextspeaker.com. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Technology Pioneer". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
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