Nihal Simsek
Hi, I’m Nihal! I’m currently studying Economics and Business Economics at UU. A few years ago, I started my own business, and that experience opened my eyes to how entrepreneurship can drive real change. It sparked my curiosity about how ideas grow when they’re nurtured in the right environment. I’m particularly fascinated by the investment world, where I hope to support entrepreneurs with promising ideas turn their visions into reality.
I first connected with Playground while working on a project for . From my very first visit, I felt the energy—the space is joyful, colorful, and full of people who are genuinely enthusiastic about ideas. We attended workshops, took the stage, and brainstormed countless times. Playground is the perfect place to bring ideas to life. That’s why I’m proud to join as an ambassador: I get to contribute to this amazing community, and I’ll be taking over the curation of the Playground student projects shelf in our foyer from former ambassador, Joseph van der Valk. If you want to showcase your idea or entrepreneurial journey, don’t hesitate to reach out — I’d love to see how we can feature it!
Outside of entrepreneurship, I’m an avid traveler. I’m always on Skyscanner hunting for my next adventure, often without knowing where I’ll end up next! Traveling refreshes me and sparks new ideas, especially through meeting locals and experiencing different cultures.
If you want to chat about ideas, showcase your project, or just grab a coffee and play some games, I’d love to connect. You can reach me via — it all starts with a simple hello!