The Business Emergency Room Podcast

Crisis strategist Maartje van Krieken triages real business emergencies so you can handle yours. Weekly episodes for leaders.

The Business Emergency Room is a weekly podcast for founders, board members, and leaders navigating crisis, conflict, and high-stakes decisions in volatile markets. Hosted by Maartje van Krieken, a crisis strategist with 25+ years of experience across six continents and disaster management training, this channel treats business problems like an ER treats patients: fast triage, clear diagnosis, a plan you can act on now.

Topics include:
Crisis leadership and fast decision-making under pressure
Founder-investor conflict, governance, and M&A due diligence
Team conflict, difficult conversations, and culture breakdowns
Advisory frameworks for fractional executives and consultants
AI-driven reinvention and organizational design
Key person risk, fraud detection, and valuation traps

Subscribe to sharpen your decision-making before your next business emergency hits.