Pouring purpose into business: from vineyards to supply chains What connects fine wine and cleaning technology? More than you’d think. In this episode of Business Dialogues, John de Bruijn (Clavis Wine Import) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) share their vision on building healthier industries.     In this episode, you’ll learn: · Why true sustainability in wine means protecting biodiversity, not just adding a label · How healthy buildings and healthy products are two sides of the same coin · What it takes to manage supply chains responsibly, from vineyards to cleaning tech · Why long-term value comes from resisting shortcuts and staying true to your purpose   Both leaders show that purpose is not an add-on, but a long-term business choice. One that shapes trust, resilience, and impact across industries.  

When hospitality meets impact What happens when your business is more than a brand, and becomes a community? In this episode, Marion Koopman (The Social Hub) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how to build companies where people feel seen, safe and inspired. From co-working spaces and student housing to ergonomic cleaning machines and local foundations, they show how business can actively shape a better world. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why inclusion is more than a buzzword, and how it translates into real spaces How social impact and commercial growth go hand in hand Why long-term success starts with staying true to your roots An honest exchange between two leaders redefining the purpose of hospitality, cleaning tech and leadership itself.

Built to last: purpose, products and the planet What does it mean to build a business that stands the test of time? In this episode, Martijn Bos (BOSKA) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) discuss how long-term value begins with timeless products, conscious ownership and clear values. From BOSKA’s lifetime guarantee to i-team’s impact strategy on water and ownership, this is a conversation about making meaningful choices and sticking with them. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why designing for durability changes everything • How sustainability becomes part of daily decision-making • Why purpose is good for business, especially long-term A candid exchange between two leaders who believe that doing good is a decision you make every day.

Rethinking cleaning: people, purpose, pride Cleaning is everywhere, but often invisible. In this episode, John van Hoof (CSU) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) explore how to bring visibility, respect and innovation to one of society’s most essential sectors. John shares how CSU approaches social innovation: not by scaling back, but by investing in people. From creating career growth to rethinking hospitality, the cleaning sector becomes a platform for care, visibility and human value. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why visibility changes how work is valued • How cleaning can be reframed as hospitality • How smart tools support people, not replace them A conversation about leadership, care, and the silent impact that touches us all.

Are we overestimating the power of digital networks and underestimating what happens when people truly meet? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Ivar Davids (Social Impact Factory) and Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) reflect on the importance of physical connection in a world of virtual overload. From creating trusted environments to designing spaces that accelerate ideas, they share how real-world experiences build trust, fuel creativity, and help scale impact. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why real trust is built in real spaces, not on screens How physical design can trigger mindset shifts and collaboration Why combining offline presence with digital reach drives real impact With examples ranging from apple pie to ambassador programs, this episode is a thoughtful conversation on the human side of transformation.          

In this episode, Frank van de Ven and Kees Kerstens discuss how ESG reporting has moved from voluntary storytelling to a complex web of certifications, frameworks and audits. Is this helping companies become more sustainable or just making it harder to do the right thing?   Kees explains how Selassie Solutions helps companies turn ESG from a burden into a tool for insight. Frank reflects on how purpose-driven leadership means saying no to shortcuts, even when the system is flawed.   From software to supply chains, and from European policy to planetary ethics - this episode is a candid conversation about staying human in the age of metrics.

How do we redesign systems that are no longer sustainable? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Annemieke Roobeek (Professor of Strategy and Transformation at Nyenrode) joins Frank van de Ven (i-team Global) to discuss the importance of systems thinking in addressing today’s most urgent challenges.

In this episode, host Leen Zevenbergen and co-host Frank van de Ven talk with Eelco Keune, CEO of Keune Haircosmetics. Together they explore how sustainability and innovation can strengthen family businesses, improve global supply chains, and inspire long-term thinking.

Financing the Future: How Private Capital Can Solve Climate Change    What role does private capital play in tackling climate change? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Jacqueline van den Ende, founder of Carbon Equity, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, explore how investments in climate technology can drive impactful solutions for a net-zero economy.  

What role does private capital play in tackling climate change? In this episode of Business Dialogues, Jacqueline van den Ende, founder of Carbon Equity, and Frank van de Ven, CEO of i-team Global, explore how investments in climate technology can drive impactful solutions for a net-zero economy. Key insights you’ll gain: • How private capital can contribute to climate solutions. • Why investing in green technologies creates both financial and environmental returns. • The importance of scaling sustainable innovations to achieve cost competitiveness. Be inspired by leaders turning climate challenges into opportunities for growth and impact.

Join host Leen Zevenbergen as the discussion dives into: · Why healthy soil and efficient water use are critical for sustainability and profitability. · How innovation and purpose transform industries, from agriculture to cleaning. · The challenges and rewards of building a business that benefits people, the planet, and long-term prosperity. Be inspired by actionable insights and compelling stories from leaders who prove that doing good is good business.

How does a supermarket serving 7 million plates daily reduce waste while driving sustainability? Join host Leen Zevenbergen and co-host Frank van de Ven in a dialogue with Anita Scholte op Reimer, Director of Sustainability at Albert Heijn. Together, they uncover how technology, innovation, and collaboration shape impactful business models for a better future.

Can capitalism solve the world’s biggest challenges? Join host Leen Zevenbergen and co-host Frank van de Ven in an inspiring conversation with Colin Mayer, Professor at the University of Oxford. Discover how purpose-driven companies can align profit with impact to shape a better future.