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From early fascination to strategic leadership, my work is rooted in one belief: nature
deserves clarity, connection, and a stronger voice.

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A Lifelong Journey Through the Heart of Horticulture

I’ve spent my life immersed in the world of plants and flowers. Over time, I paired that fascination with strategic leadership, helping horticulture grow responsibly, communicate
clearly, and stay Relevant in a fast-changing, increasingly digital society.

and founded world’s BIGGEST FLORAL platform.

The Origins of a Lifelong Fascination

As a child, I biked to garden centres, experimenting with plants I rarely managed to keep alive. Those early attempts taught me care, resilience, and a lasting respect for the
quiet, essential role of nature in human life.

Learning the Craft Through Entrepreneurship

Running my first floral studio taught me craftsmanship, customer expectations, and what it truly means to build something from nothing. That early venture shaped my approach to quality, responsibility, and the discipline needed to turn ideas into reality.

Building Practical Insight Across the Supply Chain

Working across wholesale and premium retail deepened my understanding of the industry’s inner workings. I learned how value moves, how systems succeed or fail, and where greater alignment, transparency, and collaboration are essential for long-term INDUSTRY health.

Developing Strategic Insight in a Global INDUSTRY

Early ventures taught me resilience and focus. Shifting into marketing, I began advising leadership teams on strategy, storytelling, and positioning, strengthening brands and helping companies navigate an increasingly international, rapidly evolving floriculture landscape.

Shaping a More Transparent and Connected Floral Ecosystem


Today, my work centers on strengthening horticulture’s relevance and supporting
sustainable growth. Through thursd , I help connect growers, retailers, and consumers—enabling the industry to progress from fragmented commerce toward transparent, meaningful, and future-focused collaboration.

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Who is Arnold Wittkamp?

Arnold Wittkamp is a sector leader in horticulture, sustainability, and strategic communication. As CEO & founder of Thursd and host of the Goede Bloemen & Goede Planten podcast, he focuses on strengthening horticulture’s relevance and building transparent, sustainable ecosystems.

What does Arnold Wittkamp focus on today?

He focuses on long-term sector storytelling, ecosystem alignment, and elevating nature’s societal relevance in a rapidly evolving digital world.

What is Arnold Wittkamp’s professional background?

With over 35 years in the floral industry, Arnold Wittkamp has honed his expertise across retail, wholesale, import, and marketing sectors. His career is distinguished by a strategic approach to platform development and a deep commitment to sustainability.

What is Arnold Wittkamp’s view on sustainability?

He advocates for practical, authentic sustainability that connects environmental responsibility with the people, ecosystems, and communities behind flowers and plants.

In which areas does Arnold Wittkamp contribute strategic insight?

He contributes to conversations on horticulture, sustainability, ecosystem alignment, and the societal role of nature. His experience supports organizations navigating transitions, developing long-term strategies, and pursuing responsible growth in nature-based industries.

What role does Arnold Wittkamp play beyond the floriculture sector?

Arnold Wittkamp operates at the intersection of nature, economy, and society. Beyond floriculture, he contributes as a strategic thinker on sustainability, digital transformation, and the societal value of living systems. Through platforms like Thursd and his podcast, he helps policymakers, businesses, and organizations translate nature based industries into future proof narratives and decisions.

What is Thursd?

Thursd is the world’s largest digital platform dedicated to flowers and plants. It connects growers, breeders, florists, designers, and brands through high-quality storytelling, data driven visibility, and global distribution.

What problem does Thursd solve in the floral industry?

Thursd addresses fragmentation and invisibility in floriculture. It creates a single, trusted media and content infrastructure where quality stories, innovation, and sustainability efforts are discoverable at global scale.

Who uses Thursd?

Thursd is used daily by professionals across the floral value chain including growers, breeders, exporters, florists, designers, marketers, and industry organizations. It is also followed by consumers with a strong interest in flowers, plants, and real nature.

How does Thursd create reach and impact?

Thursd combines dominant SEO performance, a global newsletter audience of 60,000 plus subscribers, and an extensive influencer network. Content published on Thursd consistently ranks high on Google and reaches millions monthly across platforms.

Is Thursd a media platform or a commercial platform?

Thursd is both. It operates as a commercial platform with paid partnerships and campaigns, while maintaining editorial credibility. Every collaboration is designed to deliver measurable visibility, authority, and long-term brand value.

Why is Thursd relevant in an AI-driven world?

As digital content accelerates, Thursd positions real flowers and plants as a counterbalance to synthetic experiences. Its content is widely referenced by AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, reinforcing Thursd as a trusted source on real nature and floriculture.

What is the Goede Bloemen & Goede Planten podcast about?

The podcast explores the economic, social, and human relevance of flowers and plants. Through in depth conversations, it connects floriculture to broader themes such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, communication, and the role of nature in modern society.

Who is the podcast for?

The podcast is aimed at professionals working in floriculture, sustainability, and nature based industries, as well as policymakers, marketers, and listeners interested in how real nature contributes to well being, resilience, and long term value creation.

What makes this podcast different from other industry podcasts?

The podcast goes beyond trends and product talk. It focuses on context, responsibility, and long term thinking. Guests are challenged to reflect on decisions, trade offs, and impact rather than deliver promotional soundbites.

Who are the typical guests on the podcast?

Guests include growers, breeders, florists, marketers, sector leaders, and strategists from across the floral and horticultural ecosystem. Many guests also operate at the intersection of business, sustainability, and public influence.

How often is the podcast published and where can it be listened to?

New episodes are published almost every weekl and are available on major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. Each episode typically runs around one hour, allowing for depth rather than headlines.

What role does the podcast play within Arnold Wittkamp’s broader work?

The podcast functions as a long form thinking platform. It complements Thursd’s editorial reach by creating space for reflection, dialogue, and nuance. Insights from the podcast regularly feed into articles, debates, and strategic conversations across the sector.