About Rick van Echtelt
Rick van Echtelt is the Co-Founder and CEO of AG5, where he leverages over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and developing skills management software. Passionate about innovation and creating new business models, Rick thrives on empowering his team to achieve their full potential. He played a pivotal role in establishing the first skills matrix software for the Dutch safety regions, demonstrating his ability to merge technology with critical public services while ensuring seamless and impactful implementation.
Prior to founding AG5, Rick established N200, where he honed his skills in the software sector and gained invaluable experience in strategic business growth. He now uses that expertise to guide AG5 Skills Management Software toward industry leadership by developing cutting-edge solutions for skills and compliance management.
Rick holds an academic background in Business and Economics from Nyenrode Business University and Inholland University of Applied Sciences. His solid educational foundation complements his extensive professional acumen.
Beyond leading the AG5 team, Rick is a dedicated advocate for tech-driven social initiatives that drive positive change. He enjoys exploring emerging technological trends, fostering innovative thinking within his network, and advocating for solutions that combine technological advancement with meaningful societal impact.
161 articles published by this author
4 steps to create & use a competency matrix
Learn how you can create and use a competency matrix in order to better understand your teams training...
15.02.2024 | 5 min read
What are skills? Explanations & examples
In this article, we are taking a look at the definition, hard vs. soft skills and how you...
12.02.2024 | 5 min read
Everything you need to know about personnel management
In this article, we’ll take a close look at objectives of personnel management, the different types of personnel...
23.01.2024 | 5 min read
A full breakdown of competency development
In this article, we’ll take a close look at competency development, its main benefits, and how you can...
16.01.2024 | 5 min read
Everything you need to know about skills mapping
In this article, we’ll take you through everything you’ll need to know about skills mapping, how it can...
05.01.2024 | 5 min read
How do you evaluate your employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities? KSA explained
How do you evaluate and measure knowledge, skills and abilities? What challenges will you face in doing so? ...
20.12.2023 | 6 min read
The skills matrix: Tips, benefits & how to create one
In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about skills matrices. We’ll also demonstrate how...
12.12.2023 | 11 min read
8 free skills matrix templates & samples
We’ll take a look at what a skills matrix is and how you can customize and use it...
01.12.2023 | 6 min read
How skills management software is redefining skilled trades training
In this blog, we will take a look at how skills management software is redefining skilled trades training...
24.11.2023 | 3 min read