NBSO Los Angeles

🌟 The Best the Netherlands Has to Offer 🇳🇱 Our Honorary Consul - Reinout Oerlemans - recently had the pleasure of speaking with Omroep WNL - Rick Nieman - about the vast amount of opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in Los Angeles! 🌍✨ 🏅 The upcoming LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games will be the first 100% sustainable Olympic Games - no new venues will be built, a testament to LA’s commitment to sustainability and innovation 🌱 🏆 But the Olympics is just the beginning! Over the next few years, LA will also host several other mega-events, including the Super Bowl 🏈 and FIFA World Cup ⚽, further solidifying its position as a global hub for sports 🌍 For Dutch entrepreneurs in LA, visibility is key 👀 – but even more important is follow-up and continuity🔗🤝 Building strong, lasting relationships is essential in this dynamic and fast-paced environment 💼 🚀 What we truly love about LA is its incredible drive to excel, innovate, and succeed💡 It’s this energy that creates so many opportunities 👏 🇳🇱 At NBSO Los Angeles, we are here to help Dutch entrepreneurs navigate through this city full of opportunities and support their journey of expanding their business to the greater LA area 🌆 Make sure to watch the interview (in Dutch) here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gGSN8W3b

🔗 Staying Connected at Snap 🇳🇱 💪 The latest edition of the NL Entrepreneurs in LA networking event is officially in the books! This time, we gathered at the unique and creative hub of Snap Inc. in Santa Monica. A special shout-out to Kevin van 't Klooster for his incredible support in making this event happen and opening up their doors for us 🙌 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🎨 An immersive experience exploring innovative technologies and creative workspaces, sparking inspiration for all in attendance 💡 🚀 A fantastic turnout of over 50 Dutch entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech enthusiasts - including the Women Entrepreneurship Delegation🌟 🤝 Sharing insights, making new connections, and celebrating a range of entrepreneurial journeys across industries ⚡️ It was great reconnecting with familiar faces from the NL Entrepreneurs in LA network and welcoming so many new ones! 😊 🧠 When people from different industries and cultures come together, amazing things happen! 🌍 🙏 A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this night so special. And special thanks to Matt Lara for the amazing pictures 📸 💡 Let’s continue fostering connections and pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship. Together, we’re shaping a brighter, more dynamic future 🚀🌟

🌟 Women Entrepreneurship Exchange Mission in LA! 🌟 🚀 We had an incredible week hosting - together with Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco and Netherlands Enterprise Agency - the Women Entrepreneurs Exchange Mission in Los Angeles, filled with inspiring sessions, insightful discussions, and meaningful connections 👏 Aroma Skincare | Bon Ton Toys (B Corp) Female Leaders Club | House of Representation | O My Bag Amsterdam | OrthoFoodie | Pasper B.V. | Pure Jute | Scooperz | Sophie Hospes | vnieuws.nl | We love communities | Het grootste vrouwelijke ondernemersnetwerk van NL | Business Women Nederland Here’s a quick recap: 👩💼 Hosted by Rachael Kim and supported by Cooley LLP, we kicked things off with a warm welcome from LA City’s Denise Kniter 🌆 💼 Experts from Cooley LLP, Bank of America, and Armanino offered valuable insights on taxes, IP, and legal matters 🧠 🎨 Krista Treide led an energizing branding workshop, followed by a panel on women’s networks with Raychel Espiritu, Taylor Fedorenko, and Claudia Hollingsworth NACD.DC ⚡️ 🛍 A visit to thirteen lune, where founders Nyakio Grieco and Patricia De Leon shared their entrepreneurial journeys 💡 🎤 Our Honorary Consul, Reinout Oerlemans, shared his inspiring entrepreneurial story, offering valuable advice for thriving in LA’s dynamic business landscape 🌱 🎙 Natascha Chamuleau of Snap Inc. led an engaging founders panel, and the day wrapped up with impactful 1-on-1 mentorship sessions between the entrepreneurs and their mentors 💪 🌿 We concluded the week with a visit to The KINN - a vibrant membership community and workspace for conscious entrepreneurs ♻️ 👋 Hosted by founder Oliver Evans, we enjoyed an insightful panel featuring international founders Jessica Warren, Antonia Tritthart, and Rachael Kim. A special thanks to Taylor Fedorenko and Meghan Bohannon for their support in making this visit unforgettable 👏 An inspiring week of growth, learning, and building lifelong connections! 🌎✨ Wanna know more? Send us 👉 a DM 📲 and Follow Us ✅ to stay up-to-date!

⚡️ Mobility Mission to LA 🛻 🚨 One more week to register! Spots are filling up, sign up now ✍️ Don’t miss out on THE opportunity to gain valuable insights into the LA Mobility industry 🚀

🦸♀️ Who runs LA? Women do! 💪 🌟 Yesterday, we officially kicked off the Women Entrepreneurship Exchange Mission - in collaboration with Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco and Netherlands Enterprise Agency - with an amazing group of Dutch Female Entrepreneurs 🙏 Aroma Skincare | Bon Ton Toys (B Corp) | Female Leaders Club | House of Representation | O My Bag Amsterdam | OrthoFoodie | Pasper B.V. | Pure Jute | Scooperz | Sophie Hospes | vnieuws.nl | We love communities | Het grootste vrouwelijke ondernemersnetwerk van NL | Business Women Nederland Here are some highlights of the first day: 🏁 A kick-off session at the NBSO Los Angeles office, diving into the do’s and don’ts of doing business in LA 🌆 🎛️ A roundtable lunch and panel discussion with Dutch female entrepreneurs thriving in LA. We covered the challenges of both the city and being a female founder. Huge thanks to our incredible panelists and dear friends for sharing their insights Fransiska Weckesser Sandra Soskic Letty Vermeulen Monique van Schaïk Agnes Koppelman Gonul Aldogan Kamila Kotlewska Suzanne van der Kuil Kabbara Loeke de Waal Camilla Lonis Ashna Rodjan 🙏🏼 🖥️ A visit to Monks on iconic Abbott Kinney in Venice. They showed us their latest innovations - like AI - and discussed the cultural differences between the Netherlands and LA. Big thanks to Alex Danklof and Louise Martens for hosting us! 👏 📺 Lastly, we stopped by MikeTeevee where Ellen Utrecht shared her inspiring journey of founding her company and expanding into LA 🙏 🚀 Inspired by diversity and leadership, we are very proud the Women Entrepreneurship Exchange Mission finally landed in LA. There’s still more to achieve, but this is a powerful step forward for Dutch talent and LA’s vibrant community ⚡️ And this is just the beginning… we can’t wait to see what’s next! ✅ Follow us for updates! Want to know more? Send 👉 us a DM 📲 #handelsmissie #WomenEntrepreneurshipExchange #GroeiOverGrenzen #ondernemendevrouwen #netwerken

🛋️ Dutch Circular Design in the Art District of Culver City, LA 🌴 🚨 We’re thrilled that SENSO | THINK UNITED has officially opened their stunning new showroom - in collaboration with Moooi - in the vibrant heart of Culver City Arts District! 🎨 🙏 It was great meeting and talking to David Bols, get a little sneak peek, and the showroom is nothing short of spectacular 🌟 🌱 Senso’s seamless, eco-friendly flooring solutions, known for their innovation and elegance, are now displayed in a setting that truly captures their transformative design and luxury 💡 🛋️ Moooi has been creating innovative and breathtaking design with a well-curated mix of lighting, furniture and accessories. Just like the extra “o” they convey something extra in terms of beauty and uniqueness 🧠 💪 At NBSO Los Angeles, we’re proud to support companies like Senso as they bring Dutch craftsmanship to the U.S. market. Their expansion into the U.S. is a shining example of international collaboration and vision 👏 🎉 Congratulations to Senso and Moooi on this exciting milestone! We look forward to witnessing their continued success and growth in LA 🌆 👉 Want to check it out? Join the Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, September 26, from 5-10 pm, and be part of LA’s vibrant community. Plus, get an exclusive look at new sculptures by internationally renowned artist Marcel van Luit

🚨 Calling Dutch Mobility Innovators 🚗 🚀 Are you a Dutch entrepreneur in the mobility sector? Interested in exploring opportunities for your innovative solutions in Los Angeles? Join the Mobility Mission to LA, organized by the NBSO Los Angeles | Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco | Netherlands Enterprise Agency 🥇 With the 2028 Olympics approaching, Los Angeles is positioning itself as a hub for groundbreaking mobility solutions. This is your chance to explore opportunities in smart transportation, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and urban mobility as the city gears up for one of the world’s largest events 🌎 Key Details: 📍 Location: Los Angeles 🕗 Date: 11 – 15 November 2024 🌟 Event: Mobility Mission 🫵 Who: Dutch entrepreneurs and companies in the mobility sector looking to expand into the U.S. market, particularly in LA 🚨 Deadline: Register by September 30th—spots are limited! 🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the LA market, network with Dutch and American peers, and set the stage for successful U.S. expansion 💪 Sign up today! Click the link 🔗 below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dPfgdqFe

🚀 Dutch Creativity Meets American Drive🛻 💪 At NBSO Los Angeles, we’re thrilled to support Dutch entrepreneurs like Pix | Menno M. Thijssen | Blake Charvoz who perfectly blend Dutch innovation with American tech expertise. This unique fusion drives their bespoke approach to product development, making waves in the LA Greater Region 🌊 🌟 Pixplicity has achieved remarkable success in LA, collaborating with prominent corporates and innovative startups ⚡️ 📱 By embracing experimentation and pushing boundaries, they have developed cutting-edge apps and digital solutions that have reached millions of users and viewers 💡 👏 Great to see Dutch Creative Digital firms growing their market in LA and be a soundboard to further expand their business 🌆 🤝 We’re excited to continue supporting such groundbreaking ventures in our vibrant region! 🌟

🎉 What an incredible performance by TeamNL at the Paralympics in Paris! 🇳🇱 🏅 Finishing 4th place overall is a huge achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of all our athletes who gave their best on the world stage 🔥 💪 Sports are at the heart of Dutch culture — whether it’s pushing boundaries, promoting inclusivity, or inspiring the next generation. The perseverance and determination shown by our Paralympians perfectly embody this spirit 🧡 👏 As we celebrate this success, we’re already looking forward to the next chapter: the Paralympics in Los Angeles 2028! 🌟 🥇 For the first time ever, the Paralympics are hosted in LA, and we can’t wait to see TeamNL continue to shine in a city known for innovation, inclusivity and opportunity ✨ 🚀 Let’s keep the momentum going as we support our athletes on the road to LA! 💫

🇳🇱 Strengthening our NL Economic Network in the USA 🇺🇸 🏛️ This week, the entire Economic Network gathered at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA in Washington D.C., bringing together colleagues and honorary consuls from across the US 🌟 Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta NBSO-Texas Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston 🚀 It was an inspiring moment to align our efforts and explore how we can further elevate our support for Dutch entrepreneurs expanding to North America 📈 A few highlights: 🙏 A warm welcome by our US ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar at her Residency 🥇Multiple rounds of breakout sessions, in which we presented - together with Maurice Ouderland - the plans for sport in the US with special focus on the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics 🌐 Sharing best practices and insights in supporting Dutch Entrepreneurs in the promised land 🚀 Invaluable insights into the US economic outlook, the upcoming US elections, and the outlook for Trade and Investment 👏 Big shoutout to all the speakers Bart van Bolhuis Janna van der Velde Maarten Smit Tanja Röling Jules Gerzon Annette Wijering Menno Schrok James Knightley Jon Decker Stan Veuger michelangelo margherita Nancy McLernon Eugene Laney Jr., Ph.D. 🙏 Huge thanks to our colleagues at the Embassy for making this all happen Ruth Schipper Deborah van den Brande Isabella Aurora Jurriëns Ava Oud Esther Smith 🤝 Together, we’re committed to driving success for Dutch entrepreneurs across the US and beyond 🌎 Wanna know more? Send us 👉 a DM 📥 and follow us ✅ to stay up-to-date!