Hi there! I’m Danish Samsudin, a 24-year-old entrepreneur and economics student based in the Netherlands. For the first few years of my life, I grew up in Singapore before spending most of my elementary and high school life in Malaysia. In 2016, my family and I made the biggest life changing decision to move to the Netherlands where I completed my high school diploma.
I’ve always been driven by curiosity, creativity, and a strong desire to build things that bring value to others — whether it’s a student platform, a smart vending business, or scaling product sales across Europe.
Right now, I’m working on several exciting ventures, completing my university degree, and constantly experimenting with ideas that bridge the gap between opportunity and innovation.
I’m currently studying Economics at Tilburg University, where I’ve developed a passion for understanding systems — from market dynamics to policy design. But for me, university hasn’t just been about academics.
In 2022–2023, I was the President of ESN Breda, a student organization that supports international students. This experience opened my eyes to the challenges foreign students face, which inspired me to create Dutch Student Guide NL, a platform designed to help international students navigate life in the Netherlands.
I’ve always enjoyed testing new ideas, learning from failures, and improving with each iteration. I built my first product listing on Bol.com just to see if it would sell — and it did. That small test grew into Tradelink International, where I now help international brands enter the Dutch market through localized product listings and semi-dropshipping models. You can read more about the different projects and businesses that I am working on here. I don’t just want to run businesses — I want to build systems that work, scale, and serve people.
I’m originally from Singapore but have called the Netherlands home for the past few years. I love exploring new countries, finding hidden food spots, and meeting people with different worldviews. I’m into fitness and sports, photography and videography, and turning everyday problems into cool business ideas.
I’m also passionate about bridging cultural gaps, creating things with intention, and staying just a little ahead of the curve.
Running a full marathon at the young age of 17
Playing rugby for the local club of Breda
A photo I took on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
International student conference in Romania to broaden my knowledge
Whether you’re a student, investor, customer, or just someone curious — I’d love to connect. Feel free drop me a message on LinkedIn.