Tenders and RFPs are full of opportunity—but they’re also full of paperwork, confusing rules, and missed chances.
In this inspiring and practical episode of East Trade Winds, we sit down with Jim Overboom, a young Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of TenderSeal, to uncover how AI is transforming the tendering process—and how small businesses can finally compete with the big players.
🎓 Jim, who studied mechanical engineering and started several ventures in tech and automation, shares his journey from co-founding an e-bike startup to building a smart tendering platform. He walks us through a powerful true story from New Zealand, where one company scaled from 4 to 60 employees in two years—just by focusing on tenders.
Then, he demystifies the tendering process:
💥 TenderSeal’s MVP AI software helps businesses:
💡 If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t have time for tenders” or “It’s too complex”
This episode will change your mindset—and give you a roadmap to start small, smart, and strategically.
🧭 Key Topics Covered
✅ What is a tender and why it matters
✅ Real-life success story from New Zealand
✅ Industries that rely on RFPs
✅ Tender portals in Canada, US, and Europe
✅ The problem with tendering (and how AI fixes it)
✅ How TenderSeal is simplifying bidding
✅ The future of AI in procurement
🎤 Guest: Jim Overboom
COO & Co-founder, TenderSeal
🔗 Connect with Jim on LinkedIn
🔗 Resources & Links
🖥️ Watch the full YouTube episode:
▶️ 5 Ways AI is CHANGING the RFP Game Forever
🌐 TenderSeal platform:
www.tenderseal.com
📅 Attend East Trade Winds Tuesdays (8–9 AM EST):
👉 Register here
📣 Want to speak? Reach out to Wayne Pratt or email him at: Wayne [at] motivateu.ca
🤝 Special Thanks
🎙️ Hosted by:
📢 Supported by:
Canada Growth Network
Helping Canadian businesses grow smarter, faster, and with the right tools
📬 Questions or ideas? Email us at: info@kreativinsight.com
🔥 Call to Action
Ready to stop drowning in tender paperwork?
👉 Watch the episode, connect with Jim, and discover how AI can help you win more bids, faster.
💬 Share your biggest RFP frustration in the YouTube comments—or tell us what tender you’d love help with!
📅 Join us next Tuesday at East Trade Winds. You never know who you’ll meet or what breakthrough you'll find.
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