Stijn Van Oirschot

Legaltech start-up providing law firms with AI-powered tools to centralize credentials, streamline pitches and directory submissions, and modernize business development.

• Co-founded and acted as Product Architect of KLERQ, an AI-driven Legal Experience Management platform, scaling it to 40+ global law firm clients and $500K ARR.
• Led enterprise sales with BD and marketing teams at top-tier firms, working on client strategy and demonstrating how modern AI software drives business growth.
• Bridged commercial and technical development by steering product design, ensuring features directly supported law firms’ marketing and BD objectives.
• Built long-term relationships with CMOs, partners, and business development heads, aligning technology adoption with their revenue goals.
• Structured the organization for scale, hiring key talent and managing contractors and consultants to execute high-priority projects.
• Represented KLERQ at international conferences (IBA, LegalGeek, TechTalks, AIJA, ITechLaw) to generate sales opportunities and strengthen brand presence.
• Positioned KLERQ as the central AI hub for firm credentials, pitches, and submissions, enabling clients to streamline workflows and win more business.

Advisory agency supporting leading law firms in The Netherlands, Belgium and France with commercial strategy, brand positioning, and business development execution.

• Full responsibility for the commercial strategy and execution of multiple law firm clients, including product–market positioning, client listing programs, and key account growth plans.
• Guided BD and marketing teams in adopting more client-centric approaches, ensuring programs and campaigns directly supported client relationship goals.
• Advised a leading firm on developing a new corporate identity and website, working closely with a French creative and web development agency.
• Designed and executed targeted commercial strategies that increased profitability and brand visibility, positioning one client as the top boutique firm in the Dutch structured finance market.
• Led weekly progress meetings, pitching commercial projects directly to senior partners and commercial directors to drive engagement and decision-making.

Internship at a successful cybersecurity start-up located in Stockholm, Sweden, serving global organizations in the financial and critical infrastructure sectors. Completed several projects, including:

• Building and launching a completely new corporate website.
• Creating a new corporate identity.
• Expanding and improving social media platforms.
• Translating customer needs into creative marketing campaigns.

Worked at a leading cybersecurity firm, responsible for corporate online communication, customer events, and developing a go-to-market campaign.

• Co-managing crisis communication with customers during two major cyber attacks in the Netherlands.
• Supporting the development of innovative technology solutions.
• Gaining extensive experience in cybersecurity, sensitive customer data, and corporate communication.