RMC2026 – vera pijl

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vera pijl(she/her)

ceo & founder at offroad apps

about

my purpose is saving lives with software. that purpose drives me and our company. we started this company because we saw how military medical professionals on the front line are constrained by systems that fail under real-world pressure, and by limited access to today’s state-of-the-art technology. i believe meaningful work starts with an intrinsic purpose — one that makes you get out of bed in the morning. our mission is to turn that purpose into action by building technology that truly supports those on the front line. as a co-founder and leader, i translate that purpose into a feasible product roadmap and guide teams from idea to impact, grounded in close co-creation with end users.

i want young women to know that…

meaningful work starts with purpose. choose problems that matter — ones you care enough about to get out of bed for every day. for me, that purpose is saving lives with software. i believe impact comes from understanding the content deeply, working close to the reality of the field, and building technology in co-creation with the people who depend on it. don’t wait to fit a predefined role. lead from substance, take responsibility, and trust that depth and commitment will take you further than titles ever will.

offroad apps

women are essential at the forefront of technical innovation, leading the development of systems that protect, support and save lives.