Thom Weustink, together with Dieuwertje Drexhage, founded LAYCO. After graduating from the University of Groningen with degrees in Business and Politics Thom gained valuable experience at Amsterdam-based start-ups bloomon and Studocu before joining multinational FrieslandCampina. Through the platform of LAYCO, we are focused on developing reusable medical devices to reduce the CO2 footprint of the healthcare sector while simultaneously enhancing global access to healthcare. Our first product is vela®, a reusable vacuum pump, to support woman and safely give birth during prolonged or obstructed childbirth.