Mathematician | Former Member of Parliament | AI Strategist
Femke Raeven is a mathematician, former Member of Parliament, and AI strategist who reduces technological complexity to sober, applicable insights and is known for her principled stance and sharp perspective on AI hypes, strategy, and politics.
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What happens when you place a cum laude mathematician and former top strategist of ASML in The Hague’s political arena? Femke Raeven is living proof that hard data and human authenticity do not exclude each other, but rather strengthen each other. After thirty years at the intersection of strategy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at multinationals like KLM, Rabobank, and ASML, she now shares her unique insights as an independent advisor and much sought-after speaker.
In politics, model outcomes are tossed around as if they are absolute truths. For me, an AI output is only the starting point of the real discussion.
Femke became nationally known as a Member of Parliament for New Social Contract (NSC), where she managed the portfolio of Economic Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Development Cooperation. When political polarisation affected her personal values, she made an equally principled and much-discussed choice: she left the faction. Her statement “discrimination has been given a face” sharpened the political landscape. Especially in times of extreme polarisation, Femke knows better than anyone how to maintain authenticity when the pressure is at its maximum.
As a speaker, Femke translates complex material – from AI hypes to geopolitical tech struggles – into understandable, down-to-earth language and directly applicable insights. Whether it concerns SMEs struggling with data, or the impact of tech giants on the world economy: Femke combines the depth of a scientist with the practical experience of a top executive and the sharpness of a former politician.
Many entrepreneurs feel the pressure: “We must do something with AI, but what?”. Suppliers promise golden mountains, but the vast majority of AI projects fail. Femke deflates the hype. She shows how to stay close to the unique competencies of your company and specifically apply AI to the data that truly matters. A down-to-earth, inspiring guide for every entrepreneur who does not want to miss the boat, but wants to sail wisely.
The virtual simulations (‘Digital Twins’) of Tesla, Rolls-Royce, and Taiwanese chip factories are impressive. But in practice, it is often an expensive toy for technicians. Femke explains that success begins with sharp choices: what do you simulate and what not? Often, a good, basic simulation model is more than sufficient. Learn how to innovate efficiently without drowning in complexity.
What does it do to you when the cameras turn on and polarisation strikes? With colourful, exclusive anecdotes behind the scenes of the House of Representatives, Femke outlines how things really go in The Hague. Politics is human work, but also too important to leave only to politicians. An inspiring story about moral compass, showing backbone and the crucial message: “Stay involved. It DOES matter.”
Who controls the technology, holds the power. ASML is now the geopolitical trump card of Europe in the global power struggle between the US and China. Femke shares her vision on how Europe can protect its competitive position by fully focusing on new ‘control points’. What is innovation really, how do you accelerate it and – just as important – when should you stop flogging a dead horse?
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