T.W. Maassen (Toon)

Profile

Toon Maassen is an interdisciplinary researcher focused on accelerating the transition to a sustainable society. He works at both the Faculty of Technology and the Faculty of Business & Economics. At the Research Group Entrepreneurship, he studies 'regenerative business models,' exploring how the economy can learn to restore nature and society. Within the Research Group Corporate Governance and Leadership, he works on ownership models that combine democracy, entrepreneurship, and mission-driven approaches, such as 'steward-owned' companies and cooperatives. At the Faculty of Technology, he collaborates with LeerLevels to develop digital and modular educational materials, teaching future generations about sustainability topics like climate, biodiversity, the energy transition, and the protein transition interactively. In addition to his research work, he is also dedicated to putting cooperative and sustainable urban living into practice at Broedplaats De Ceuvel , Wooncoöperatie de Warren , the MeentCoöp and Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam .