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Joris Poort

b. 1983

American entrepreneur and businessman

Businessperson Rescale
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About Joris Poort

Born 1983. Joris Poort is a Dutch businessperson and rescale.

Joris Poort (born July 5, 1983) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chief executive officer of the enterprise software firm Rescale.

Silicon Valley insiders have referred to Poort as "a silent genius".

World Economic Forum Poort was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Innovator participating in the 2023 Annual Meeting as part of the Unicorn Track, in part for its contributions to promote sustainable computing, advanced manufacturing, and acceleration of R&D innovation process in various industries.

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Important facts

Born
5 July 1983, Nijmegen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson, Rescale
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
University of Michigan, Harvard Business School, University of Washington

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joris Poort?

American entrepreneur and businessman

When was Joris Poort born?

Joris Poort was born on 5 July 1983 in Nijmegen.

What is Joris Poort's occupation?

Joris Poort is a businessperson and rescale.

What nationality is Joris Poort?

Joris Poort is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joris Poort

· Wikidata: Q20685162

· DBpedia: Joris Poort

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