NBSO Lyon | South East France

NBSO Lyon | South East France Podcast - Business Horizons

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Are you a Dutch entrepreneur curious about growth opportunities in France? Which sectors offer the most potential, and what steps increase your chances of success? The NBSO Lyon | South East France 'Business Horizons' Podcast answers these questions and more. Featuring Dutch entrepreneurs who have already found success in South East France and key stakeholders from this promising region, we share valuable insights, lessons, pitfalls, and the keys to successful business ventures. A must-listen for anyone looking to explore their business potential in South East France, from Lyon to Grenoble and...

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New Season (2026 Ep. 1): Building High-Performance Systems - Lessons from Olympique Lyonnais 16.04.2026 27:54

In this opening episode of Season 2 of our 'NBSO Lyon Business Horizons' podcast series, we sit down in Lyon with Rick Cost, (Dutch) Performance Director at Olympique Lyonnais. From his move from the U.S. to one of France’s leading football clubs, Rick shares how high-performance structures are built at the top level of sport — and what this says about OL’s ambition and Lyon’s growing attractivene...

Season Finale (Ep. 5): Leveling Up Global Communications from Lyon 24.11.2025 22:06

In this season finale of Business Horizons, we sit down in Lyon with Wouter van Vugt, Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement EMEA at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Wouter shares how global gaming communities are built from Southeast France, why events like EVO Nice highlight the region’s growing role in the industry, and how he leads international teams across cultures. We wr...

Episode 4: Scaling Dutch HealthTech in France 22.10.2025 18:00

Guest: Anna Garrec, Healthcare Consultant Host: Fred Crouzet - Journalist How can Dutch medtech and e-health solutions successfully cross the French border? In this episode, we speak with Anna Garrec, a dynamic consultant and strategist helping digital health innovations scale internationally. With a background in law, business, and healthcare leadership, Anna shares her hands-on experience bringi...

Episode 3: Deep Dive in France’s Top Industrial region 12.06.2025 19:42

Guest: Damien Giroud, International Project Manager at Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises What opportunities exist for Dutch entrepreneurs in one of France’s most dynamic regions? In this episode, we talk with Damien Giroud from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises — the regional economic agency dedicated to helping international companies grow and innovate locally. We explore how they support entrepren...

Episode 2: Cross-Cultural Leadership in France with Madelijn Vervoord 28.04.2025 25:54

Guest: Madelijn Vervoord, Area General Manager at InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu and Honorary Consul for the Netherlands in Lyon Madelijn Vervoord is Area General Manager at the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu and serves as the Honorary Consu l for the Netherlands in Lyon. With extensive international experience in hospitality management and cross-cultural leadership, Madelijn offers valuab...

Episode 1 "Meet NBSO Lyon: Pioneering Dutch Business in France” 03.03.2025 25:31

Guest: Stefano Oosthof, Director | Chief Representative NBSO Lyon | South East France In late 2024, Stefano Oosthof took on the position of Director | Chief Representative at the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Lyon | South East France. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in business development and marketing strategy, he brings a wealth of expertise. From The Hague to A...