Living in Alphen (NB), JM is an investigative writer and strategic thinker, inquisitive and persistent. He’s been intensively trained to maintain a cool, level-headed and analytical focus under extreme conditions. With close to 10 years of the ultimate low flying in the Canadian and Dutch Air Force, JM has managed (unforeseen) risk in the most demanding of circumstances; experience which he’s put to good use following his decision to set his sights on a career in highly focused asset management.
After settling down on Wall Street, JM received his Series 7 and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses, and specialised in equity, option, currency- and interest rate derivatives trading. He’s endured all financial crashes and crises of the 80’s, 90’s, 2001, 2008 and 2012 at close quarters, and for >42 years lived and breathed the investment management & venture capital industry.
During the 90’s and 2000’s, JM specialized in healthcare, biotechnology and specifically in the clinical drug development process. His strength is detection of major trends and shifts in global economies, and black swan preparedness. He’s recognized for broad scientific insight and in-depth knowledge about global financial markets.
In June 2000, JM set up and ran a deep-focus private equity firm with his close friend and business partner Daan. They operated with two high quality advisory boards and established a strong, international network. In 2011, they sold the company and up until 2020, managed a buy-out of the firm’s main biotech asset. JM’s 25-year track record (1995–2020) shows a consistent 30% annual return (a >700-times absolute return).
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JM regularly brainstorms with long-term friends regarding macro-economic and monetary phase shifts, striving to be ahead of the curve. He’s an enthusiastic rower and avid reader, with an uncompromising nature and unbending personality.
The Author’s writing style is characterized by his love of abstruse words, his abundant (ab)use of cartoons and fondness of clowns, his regular aggressive—offensive language, and his passion to shed light on the incomprehensible.
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