Founders Carbon Network
Founders Carbon Network – fCN – stems from a close-knit group of Merlin Melles’ business associates. As fCN’s standard-bearer and figurehead, she laid the foundation twenty years ago for what has become the Netherlands’ unrivalled business network.
The unique aspct of fCN is that its members represent absolutely all sectors. fCN is a platform through which entrepreneurs meet, collaboratively develop initiatives and enter into working relationships. Entrepreneurs who dare to share and give to each other. This in turn generates a huge amount of new business. fCN consequently operates as an ecosystem characterised by continual cross-pollination. This occurs by frequently organising and facilitating network events, trade missions and seminars.
Making connections that matter
This is how fCN lives up to the maxim of its founder Merlin Melles: ‘Making connections that matter.’ Networking and client relationship management are in her DNA. The online community and numerous events enable fCN business members to tap into each other’s knowledge contacts, network, experience and qualities directly and immediately.
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Entrepreneurial pearls
‘Each and every fCN member is an entrepreneurial pearl within the Dutch and global economy. I feel fortunate to have the privilege of bringing them into contact with each other. fCN is a reliable “golden pond” full of founders, entrepreneurs and executives who are distinguished by their willingness to share their ideas, insights and successes with each other.’
About Merlin
As a born networker, Merlin Melles laid the foundation for her business success at a young age by founding international companies. Merlin currently fulfils various advisory roles and is a member of the board of the Amsterdam Museum Fonds.
Pearlcard for members and their own network
Merlin Melles is also the founder of Pearlcard. Pearlcard provides access to an exclusive range of services and privileges for both business and pleasure. Members can use the Lifestyle Service, Travel Service, Concierge Service, Healthcare Service, Trusted Advisors and Wine Circle free of charge. And because the Preferred Partners are connected via a close-knit network, Pearlcard provides a much higher level of service than other providers. As a result, members are always assured of receiving thorough, professional, reliable and fast service tailored fully to their individual needs.
Ultimate client relationship tool
What’s more, not only fCN members can enjoy these benefits, as members can also let everyone within their networks tap into the advantages. This is because fCN members can give the Pearlcard to their clients, employees and family members as a gift. This makes the Private Label Pearlcard the ultimate client relationship management tool. It provides them with a unique resource for highlighting the added value of their company, product or service.
International network
The fCN membership provides more advantages and benefits. For example, members also reap rewards from fCN Global’s international network that now extends to Hong Kong, Cape Town, Shanghai, São Paulo and Dubai. In this way fCN creates even more opportunities for international business. This is further strengthened by the trade missions fCN regularly organises and the collaboration with organisations including the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the South African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce.
