#473 From the Attic to the Arena Building Online Soccer Manager with Jeroen Derwort | Niels Brabandt

How does a global digital business emerge from a teenage project built in an attic? In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Jeroen Derwort, founder of Online Soccer Manager, about leadership, focus and timing in building a product that reached more than one hundred million players worldwide. The conversation explores early-stage entrepreneurship without capital, the importance of strategic focus, critical technology shifts such as mobile platforms, and the leadership challenges that arise as organisations scale. Jeroen Derwort also reflects on knowing when to step aside as a founder and what it truly means to exit a business. This episode is essential listening for decision-makers interested in entrepreneurship, digital strategy and leadership across growth stages. Keywords: Niels Brabandt, Jeroen Derwort, Online Soccer Manager, entrepreneurship, digital leadership, founder journey, business growth, scaling organisations, leadership transition, technology strategy Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/