In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with Ilya Kneppelhout, an entrepreneur who's on a mission to help people disconnect from their digital lives and reconnect with the world around them. From his days as an almost tennis professional to his entrepreneurial journey, Ilya shares his story of transitioning from the hustle culture to founding the Offline Club, a movement encouraging people to embrace an offline lifestyle.   🎾 About Ilya Kneppelhout: Ilya is an entrepreneur with a creative spirit and a background in tennis. His latest venture, the Offline Club, is taking the world by storm, promoting digital detox events and encouraging people to find authentic connections away from their screens.   🔌 What You'll Learn: - Ilya's transition from a potential tennis career to entrepreneurship. - The story behind his viral hit on Instagram and the growth of the Offline Club. - Insights into the importance of taking breaks from our digital devices. - How Ilya's personal experiences with burnout led to the creation of the Offline Club. - The future goals for the Offline Club and how it aims to impact millions worldwide.   📅 Upcoming Events:   Offline Club events in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, and more. Special edition Offline Club event at the Westerkerk on May 22nd. Offline retreats (Leesweekend) with limited spots available.   🔗 Connect with the Offline Club: Instagram: @theoffline_club Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyakneppelhout/ 👉 Don't forget to:   Subscribe to the 301 Podcast for more interviews with entrepreneurs and creators.   Like and comment to support the podcast and share your thoughts on the episode.   📣 Special Thanks: Co-founders Jordy van Bennekom and Valentijn Klok. Café Brecht for their partnership and support.   Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction to the 301 Podcast and Ilya Kneppelhout(01:18) - Ilya's background as an overachiever and tennis journey(06:26) - Transition from tennis to entrepreneurship and the hustle culture(09:16)- The inception of Ilya's first startup and lessons learned(14:11) - The birth of the Offline Club and its mission                               (20:05) - The Viral Instagram Post and Its Aftermath                                 (32:03) - The Offline Club's International Ambitions