Joost de Valk (NL)
CEO at Emilia Capital
Meet Joost at
CMS Summit 26
Presentation: TBD
Venue: Frankfurt
Dates: May 12 - 13, 2026
About Joost de Valk
Joost works with and invests in founders and leaders who want clarity over hype. With a background spanning technology, marketing, and leadership, he focuses on building durable products and responsible businesses at the intersection of the web, open source, and sustainable growth.
Over the past two decades, he has founded, scaled, and exited companies, helped shape how millions approach digital marketing, and contributed to open-source communities pushing the web forward. His work is guided by a strong belief that thoughtful design — in code, culture, and governance — creates lasting value while reducing both organizational and environmental waste.