Dutch Games Industry
About Jeroen Derwort
Jeroen Derwort is the Chairman of the Dutch Games Association, Manager of GameLab at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and author of the book SCORE!
As a young programmer, Jeroen designed Online Soccer Manager (OSM) from his attic room in Zoetermeer, creating a game where football fans could virtually own and manage their favorite clubs. The game became a massive hit, growing into a global phenomenon with over 100 million players worldwide.
Jeroen has successfully sold two companies, raised financing, and experienced both rapid scale-up scenarios and challenging times. He now dedicates his time to inspiring and coaching starting (tech) entrepreneurs through various mentorship programs including NLGroeit, PLNT, and the Leiden Mentor Network.
Through conversations, presentations, and blogs, Jeroen shares his knowledge and experiences to help the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed.
As a young programmer, Jeroen designed Online Soccer Manager (OSM) from his attic room in Zoetermeer, creating a game where football fans could virtually own and manage their favorite clubs. The game became a massive hit, growing into a global phenomenon with over 100 million players worldwide.
Jeroen has successfully sold two companies, raised financing, and experienced both rapid scale-up scenarios and challenging times. He now dedicates his time to inspiring and coaching starting (tech) entrepreneurs through various mentorship programs including NLGroeit, PLNT, and the Leiden Mentor Network.
Through conversations, presentations, and blogs, Jeroen shares his knowledge and experiences to help the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed.
