Maja Wilbrink

Maja Wilbrink is an experienced strategy consultant with a background at McKinsey & Company and Social Ventures Australia. Her professional focus encompasses strategy consulting, startups, impact investing, venture capital, and social innovation, with a current emphasis on consulting with non-profits and the public sector.

As an entrepreneur and community builder, Maja has demonstrated a strong aptitude for creating and nurturing platforms. She co-founded Violet Ventures, a network for student entrepreneurs, and started the Instagram art platform '@art.ig' at age 13, growing it to over a million followers. She also co-founded Heartsi, an online store and creative community that supported art education for vulnerable children. majawilbrink+1

Maja has a deep passion for social impact and creative expression, evident in her work with Heartsi, which combined art and social enterprise to support disadvantaged communities. She also contributed to the Blackbird Foundation's Protostars program, funding young creatives, and her Substack 'myworldmusings' delves into topics of connection, curiosity, and creativity. majawilbrink+2

Her academic background from NYU Abu Dhabi in Social Research and Public Policy, combined with studies in Sustainable Investing at NYU Stern, reflects an interdisciplinary approach to understanding societal challenges and developing innovative solutions. nyu