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Can a company stay true to its values as it grows?  In this episode, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, discuss what it takes to build a mission-driven company and why protecting that mission becomes more difficult as organizations grow.    Ben reflects on the origins of Ben & Jerry's, the company's evolution into an activist brand, and his...

In this episode, Leen Zevenbergen speaks with André Bakker, CEO of Prevermo, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global. Together, they explore why workplace health can no longer be treated as a standalone HR topic. From absenteeism and prevention to healthy buildings, leadership and AI, they discuss how organizations can create environments where people perform at their best.    Because healthier...

Designing technology for the real world In this episode, Maarten Cordenier (Managing Director, delaware Netherlands) and Frank van de Ven (CEO of i-team Global) explore how organizations approach technology in a world where innovation is moving faster than ever.   Not from a purely technical perspective, but from a practical one: how technology actually works in real environments, with real users....

Bringing people together in a hybrid world  In this episode, Jeroen van Hooff (CEO Koninklijke Jaarbeurs) and Frank van de Ven (CEO of i-team Global) explore how organizations rethink physical interaction in a digital-first world.    While online tools make information accessible, they argue that real value is created when people meet in person. Not for scale, but for depth. To exchange ideas, lea...

In this episode, Leen Zevenbergen speaks with Jeroen Driessen, CEO of Driessen Groep, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global. Together, they explore why ownership in organisations often sounds good on paper, but is much harder to make work in reality.   From the public sector to international business, they discuss what actually needs to change to make people take responsibility. Not because t...

Building the stage for impact In this episode, Micha van Hoorn (Future Proof Convention) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how real change happens when idealism meets commercial ambition. From connecting NGOs with corporates to creating experience centres that operate year-round, they show how stages can become accelerators for sustainable growth. Especially in times of geopolitical unc...

Leading with clarity: the power of values in legal leadership What does it take to run a law firm where values like clarity and courage guide every decision, from hiring to handling complex cases? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Jolien Macken (Valiant Lawyers) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) explore how leading with integrity can shape both company culture and client outcomes.   From l...

Rethinking routines: energy, ownership and starting from scratch What happens when you leave a successful business… and decide to begin again? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Don Ritzen (Shift, formerly co-founder of The Student Hotel) joins Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) to explore the messy, meaningful side of starting over. From energy rituals and morning routines to vision, failure an...

Wings of leadership: How KLM drives change  What does it mean to lead thousands of people, and stay grounded in your values? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Noud Duyzings (KLM) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) talk about long-term leadership, shared values and navigating complexity without losing sight of the human touch.   From airline operations to foundation work in Uganda, Noud shar...

From capsules to impact: how coffee, cleaning and B Corp connect Can a coffee capsule be sustainable? Can a cleaning tool inspire dignity? In this episode of Business Dialogues, CFO Pieter Brokx (Euro Caps) and CEO Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) share how their companies use business as a force for good.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why single-serve coffee isn’t the villain (and might even r...

B Corp in traditional industries: leading change What happens when two traditional industries embrace transformation? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Ruud Muis (Aegir Marine) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) explore how purpose-driven innovation can reshape even the most established sectors. Ruud shares how Aegir Marine, operating in one of the world’s oldest industries, uses its B Corp...

Turning waste into worth From compostable materials to cleaner buildings: what connects these worlds of innovation? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Robert de Jong (Solinatra) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how technology and purpose can accelerate the shift from fossil-based to plant-based solutions. Robert explains how Solinatra transforms agricultural waste into fully natura...

Pouring purpose into business: from vineyards to supply chains What connects fine wine and cleaning technology? More than you’d think. In this episode of Business Dialogues, John de Bruijn (Clavis Wine Import) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) share their vision on building healthier industries.     In this episode, you’ll learn: · Why true sustainability in wine means protecting biodiversity,...

When hospitality meets impact   What happens when your business is more than a brand, and becomes a community? In this episode, Marion Koopman (The Social Hub) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how to build companies where people feel seen, safe and inspired.    From co-working spaces and student housing to ergonomic cleaning machines and local foundations, they show how business can ac...

Built to last: purpose, products and the planet   What does it mean to build a business that stands the test of time? In this episode, Martijn Bos (BOSKA) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how long-term value begins with timeless products, conscious ownership and clear values.   From BOSKA’s lifetime guarantee to i-team’s impact strategy on water and ownership, this is a conversation ab...

Rethinking cleaning: people, purpose, pride   Cleaning is everywhere, but often invisible. In this episode, John van Hoof (CSU) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) explore how to bring visibility, respect and innovation to one of society’s most essential sectors.   John shares how CSU approaches social innovation: not by scaling back, but by investing in people. From creating career growth to ret...

Are we overestimating the power of digital networks and underestimating what happens when people truly meet? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Ivar Davids (Social Impact Factory) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) reflect on the importance of physical connection in a world of virtual overload. From creating trusted environments to designing spaces that accelerate ideas, they share how real-...

In this episode, Frank van de Ven and Kees Kerstens discuss how ESG reporting has moved from voluntary storytelling to a complex web of certifications, frameworks and audits. Is this helping companies become more sustainable or just making it harder to do the right thing?   Kees explains how Salacia Solutions helps companies turn ESG from a burden into a tool for insight. Frank reflects on how pur...

How do we redesign systems that are no longer sustainable? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Annemieke Roobeek (Professor of Strategy and Transformation at Nyenrode) joins Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) to discuss the importance of systems thinking in addressing today’s most urgent challenges. From healthcare and education to climate and governance, this episode explores how leaders can tac...

Long-term thinking: sustainability in family businesses What happens when a 100-year-old family business transforms into a frontrunner in sustainability? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Eelco Keune (CEO of Keune Haircosmetics) and Frank van de Ven (CEO of i-team Global) explore how leadership, legacy and innovation can go hand in hand. From sourcing ingredients responsibly to rethinking pac...

Financing the Future: How Private Capital Can Solve Climate Change    What role does private capital play in tackling climate change? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Jacqueline van den Ende, founder of Carbon Equity, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, explore how investments in climate technology can drive impactful solutions for a net-zero economy.  

Water is the foundation of life, but how often do we consider its role in business? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Anne-Pleun van Eijsden, founder of Paper on the Rocks, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, explore how innovative approaches in paper production and cleaning technologies can dramatically reduce water consumption and pollution.  Be inspired by leaders transforming indu...

What do a world-class winemaker and a trailblazing CEO in the cleaning industry have in common? In this episode of Business Dialogues, sir Robert Eden of Château Maris and Frank van de Ven of i-team Global explore how water, our most vital resource, connects their industries and drives their sustainability efforts.

How do businesses balance purpose with profitability? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Anita Scholte op Reimer, Director of Sustainability and Quality at Albert Heijn, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, discuss their shared mission to build companies that serve people, the planet, and prosperity.   Join host Leen Zevenbergen as the discussion dives into: · How Albert Heijn feeds 7 m...

Business Dialogues Episode 01 Rethinking capitalism: Businesses as problem solvers for a better world What does it mean to run a business with purpose? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Colin Mayer, Professor of Management Studies at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and a renowned expert on corporate governance, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, discuss the evolving r...