NBSO Los Angeles

🚨 Join the ‘Circular and Sustainable Cities’ Trade Mission to California! 🚀 🏗️ Are you active in Circular Urban Development, Sustainable Construction, or Architecture? Then this is your chance to participate in our trade mission to Los Angeles & San Francisco from April 16-22, 2025! 🌟 This mission, organized by Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco, NBSO Los Angeles, Netherlands Enterprise Agency and GreenWaveEU will focus on two leading events: 🔹 The 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change (April 18, Los Angeles), hosted by the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 🔹 San Francisco Climate Week, bringing together innovators, policymakers, and companies shaping the future of sustainable construction 💚 🌿 Why join? ✅ Build valuable connections with key stakeholders in California ✅ Meet potential partners, policymakers, and architects at exclusive networking events ✅ Showcase your expertise in circular and sustainable building ✅ Visit cutting-edge construction projects and sustainability initiatives in LA & SF 💰 Costs & Registration 🔹 Participation fee: €950 per company (excl. VAT, for non-PIB members) 🔹 Max. 15 participants – sign up before March 7, 2025! 🔹 Register & get more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfjVUigG #CircularBuilding #SustainableCities #TradeMission #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #NetherlandsInTheUSA #Sustainability #ClimateAction

🚀 (Re)building Los Angeles: From Recovery to Readiness for the 2028 Olympics! 🌟 Last week, we had the privilege of attending the Annual Westside Mayors Forum, hosted by Westside Urban Forum - where the mayors of some of the biggest Westside cities shared valuable insights on the current challenges and future of these cities. Key topics included: 🏘️ Tackling housing shortages and recovery efforts after the Palisades and Eaton Fires 🔥 🌍 Building climate resilience for extreme heat, drought, and wildfires 🌡️ 🏅 Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics ⚽ 🏠 Reducing homelessness and increasing access to affordable housing 🏡 👏 A big thank you to Mayors Chelsea Byers (West Hollywood), Lana Negrete (Santa Monica), Dan O'Brien (Culver City), and Lester Friedman (Beverly Hills) for sharing their thoughts! 🌆 🙏 Special thanks to Jeffrey Hall for moderating this inspiring panel! 🤝 It became clear that innovation and collaboration between the cities are crucial to addressing the root causes of the challenges we face 🫚 🇳🇱 As the Netherlands, we are excited to continue contributing and collaborating to make Los Angeles more resilient, sustainable, and ready for the challenges ahead! 🌱 Wanna know more? Send us 👉 a DM 📲 and follow us ✅ to stay up-to-date!

⚡️ Watt’s Next? The Future of Powering Live Events 🎶 🚀 We had an inspiring meeting with Paul Schurink, MBE and Lawrence Millar from Showpower Global B.V. - a company making waves in the live events industry with their innovative and sustainable power solutions! 🔌 🔋 They have designed and developed a world-first modular and flexible SmartGrid energy management system that can enable 100% emissions-free power for large-scale music, festival, sporting and live events. This SmartGrid technology successfully powered over 50 Coldplay stadium shows in more that 15 countries with 100% battery power — an incredible achievement in sustainable energy for large-scale events! 🎸 🌞 Now, they’re on the West Coast, bringing this cutting-edge solution to a couple of the most popular festivals in the world. Showpower's mission for California is ensure that their biggest events, such as Coachella, Stage Coach, Outside Lands, LA28 and Monterey Jazz Festival, can be powered 100% reliably with sustainable energy sources 👏 💪 It’s always exciting to connect with Dutch entrepreneurs who are not only making an impact in LA but also elevating global stages with sustainable initiatives 🌱 🇳🇱 At NBSO Los Angeles, we love supporting forward-thinking Dutch companies like Showpower Global B.V. as they continue to grow and thrive on the international stage 🌎 Wanna know more? Send us 👉 a DM 📲 and follow us ✅ to stay up-to-date!

⛵️ Sailing Toward Success: Dutch Innovation in LA! 🌊 💬 We had the great pleasure of meeting Dorien Hoekstra de Vries from the Koninklijk Nederlands Watersportverbond here in Los Angeles! Not only is she a passionate advocate for water sports, but she’s also an Olympic legend 🥉—winning a bronze medal for windsurfing in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics 🌬️🏄♀️ ⛵️ Now, as Team Manager for the Dutch Olympic sailing team, Dorien is all about teamplay and staying on top of the game 💪 She’s fostering a thriving sports community, building on the Dutch sailing team’s incredible success at last year’s Paris Olympics 🏅 🇳🇱 The Netherlands is a world leader in sailing. Marit Bouwmeester OLY (ILCA6) and the duo Annette Duetz / Odile van Aanholt (49er FX) became Olympic champions in 2024 🥇, while Luuc van opzeeland (iQfoil) and Annelous Lammerts (Formula Kite) secured bronze medals 🥉 🌍 This spirit of innovation also extends into sustainability. As we look ahead to the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Long Beach, the synergy between Dutch expertise in water innovation and initiatives like ocean cleanup 🌊♻️ is more crucial than ever. With LA’s expanding water sector, we see exciting opportunities to merge Dutch innovations in water management, sustainability, and sports to tackle global challenges together 🌱 🚀 At NBSO Los Angeles, we’re ready to ride this wave and love connecting with leaders like Dorien as we look forward to seeing TeamNL in action again at the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games! 🌊💪

🚀 The West Coast Accelerator is Coming to LA! 🌴 🇺🇸 Ready to take your Dutch startup to the next level in the US? Applications are NOW OPEN for the ScaleNL Accelerator West Coast 2025! If you're looking to break into the US market or raise a Series-A with a US investor, this is your chance! 🔥 📅 Starting in April 2025, this 10-week program will supercharge your US expansion with expert mentorship, invaluable partnerships, and all the tools you need to succeed 🌱💡 ✈️ The best part? A one-week, all-expenses-paid trip to LA and San Francisco in June, where you’ll dive into the heart of the US tech scene and connect with top industry leaders 💼 🎯 Don’t miss out on this game-changing opportunity—apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmF7unXs

🇳🇱 Dutch Design Meets LA Vibes 🌴 We had the pleasure of meeting Alouette Beekman from The Frozen Fountain this week and learning more about their company and ambitions to expand to Los Angeles 🌆 🛋️ The Frozen Fountain is a renowned platform and design studio for contemporary designers, bringing together bold, innovative furniture and art that pushes creative boundaries 🎨 At NBSO Los Angeles, we’re proud to support Dutch businesses like The Frozen Fountain as they explore the LA Greater Region 🌎 🚀 Dutch design continues to inspire and make waves in the LA creative scene! Here’s to exciting growth and inspiring collaborations 🥂 Wanna know more? Send us 👉 a DM 📲 and follow us ✅ to stay up-to-date!

🚀 Wrapping Up an Incredible Week of Dutch Health Innovation in LA! 🌟 The end of this week marked an exciting collision 💥 of two dynamic programs: the Dutch HealthTech Mini-Accelerator - with ScaleNL - and the Dutch Health Mission - with Task Force Health Care (TFHC) - both driving innovation and building key connections in the U.S. healthcare ecosystem 🤝🇺🇸 🎬 We kicked things off by welcoming the Dutch Health Mission to the brand-new The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator location for several insightful sessions covering: 💡 Innovation from the Payor Perspective ⚖️ Navigating U.S. Healthcare Laws ⚕️ Understanding the U.S. Health System Big shoutout to Shayna Lesovoy, Patrick Callaghan, Vincent Capati and Omar Perez for sharing their invaluable insights! 🙌 For the Health Mission, the train kept going on Friday with a visit to UCLA Health in the morning 🏥 Thanks to James Hyun Kim and Arash Naeim for having us 👏 Meanwhile, Friday featured deep-dive sessions for the Accelerator on topics such as electronic medical records 💻, the payor landscape 💰, and pilots at Cedars-Sinai 🏥 Huge thanks to Ray Duncan, Doug Sturnick, and Jeremy Roseman for sharing their expertise! 🔥 As cherry on the cake, the two programs collided again during an engaging afternoon at the VITALS 2025 Conference - sparking further dialogue on U.S. healthcare trends and opportunities 🔄🌐 Special shoutout to Dave Whelan for the invitation 🤗 With the Dutch HealthTech Startups excelling in the Accelerator and the Health Mission companies diving deep into the U.S. market, this week has truly been an inspiring journey of collaboration and innovation 🇳🇱🤝🇺🇸 Special thanks to our dear partners at The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator for making this all possible! 🙏❤️ Emily Mack Michael Adame Jim Laur Nirdesh K Gupta, PhD Samantha Shobash Omar Perez Janny Hsu Albert "Seis" Steves Howard Reese We’re excited to build on these connections and continue making an impact in the global healthcare landscape! 🌎

🚀 Accelerating HealthTech: From Insights to Innovation at Cedars-Sinai! 🩺 We’ve carried on into Day 2 & 3 of the Cedars-Sinai HealthTech Mini-Accelerator - together with ScaleNL, The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator and an exciting lineup of programming, offering invaluable insights and experiences for our 4 Dutch HealthTech startups 🇳🇱🤝🇺🇸 Atmoves | Ansana | Neolook Solutions | CC Diagnostics 🔹 Highlights from the past two days: 🩺 Tour of the Women’s Guild Simulation Center, where we learned all about the advanced equipment Cedars-Sinai uses to train their medical staff. Huge thanks to Jim W. for showing us around! ⚙️ 🏥 During a Hospital Tour we took a deep dive into the rich history of one of the best hospitals in the U.S. Thanks to Janny Hsu for sharing all the insights and giving us a close look at Cedars-Sinai’s world-class facilities 👏 🔥 Fireside Chat with Rohit Rajkumar and Kinshuk Kocher, who guided us through the world of health ventures and Cedars-Sinai’s investment strategies💡 💼 Presentation on Risk & Insurance in U.S. Healthcare. Big shoutout to Tejal S. Patel, Esq. for sharing her experience and expertise on managing risk and insurance for healthcare companies operating in the U.S. market 🙏 💪 During Mentor Madness, our startups had one-on-one sessions with expert mentors in their field, discussing business strategies and gaining valuable insights to propel their ventures forward 🙌🎯 We’re looking forward to the remaining days of the accelerator, empowering our Dutch startups to make their mark in the U.S. HealthTech sector! 🌟

🏥 Day 1 of the Health Mission in LA: A Deep Dive into Healthcare! 🚀 This week, we are thrilled to welcome a Dutch Delegation of 11 companies from the life sciences and health sector, all eager to explore partnerships and scale their innovative solutions in the U.S. market 💪 Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM) | Briddge Legal & Finance | Elevate | EW2Health B.V. (Easy Way to Health) | Incision | LeQuest | Sensoniq | THAUMATEC TECH GROUP | TNO | Turacoz . | Wittenburg Group We kicked off the mission with an exciting seminar day, organized in collaboration with our trusted partner Dave Whelan from Bespoke Strategy - packed with insights and expert discussions! 🌟 Here’s some highlights: 🩺 Panel on Dutch Perspectives of the LA Healthcare Sector. Many thanks to Sam Bosboom from Rollz International and Maarten Löbker formerly working at Regal Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente for sharing their invaluable views on the opportunities and challenges in this vibrant market 🇳🇱🤝🇺🇸 🩻 Deep Dive into U.S. Healthcare - A comprehensive look at all facets of healthcare in the U.S., with experts covering crucial topics like legal, regulatory, selling, and clinical trials. Major shoutout to all the speakers for sharing their expertise and experiences! Terri Batch Kenji (Ken) Funahashi Haley Schwartz David Kiderman Elias Arjan Veronica Besmer 👏 🥂 We ended the day with an incredible networking event, bringing together participants from the Health Mission, the Cedars-Sinai Mini-Accelerator program, and other key stakeholders from the LA Life Sciences & Health sector! 🤝🌟 🤩 Exciting days ahead as we continue exploring opportunities for Dutch companies in the U.S. healthcare market! 💡

⚕️Innovating Health, Accelerating Business! 🚀 We’ve officially kicked off the second edition of the HealthTech Mini-Accelerator, a unique initiative in collaboration with ScaleNL and The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator! ✨ This year, we’re proud to support 4 Dutch HealthTech startups— AtMoves, Ansana, Neolook Solutions, and CC Diagnostics —on their journey to scale in the U.S. market 🇳🇱🤝🇺🇸 Here’s some highlights from Day 1: 💡 Insightful presentations on technology and innovation, the accelerator program, and how to do business in LA. Big shoutout to all the speakers Jim Laur Michael D. Peter Post Nirdesh K Gupta, PhD Emily Mack Omar Perez Samantha Shobash Janny Hsu Albert "Seis" Steves 👏 🗣️ Elevator pitch workshopping, helping startups refine their messaging and approach 🎯 🔬 A tour of the Cedars-Sinai Biomanufacturing Facility, where we learned more about the production of stem cells and gene treatments that drive cutting-edge medical breakthroughs 🧬 Many thanks to Peter Park for showing us around 🙏 🍽️ An inspiring networking dinner, where the Health-mission delegation joined us for lively discussions and connections 🤝 Next to this program, we also have a Health Mission this week, featuring 11 Dutch companies active in the life sciences and health sector! You’ll see much more about this in the next few days! Stay tuned! 👀 Looking forward to an inspiring program ahead, empowering Dutch innovation in Los Angeles! 🌟