These were the standouts of 2021

Last Monday, the Netherlands' most famous trend watcher closed Adjiedj Bakas the series Outliers – men and women who make a difference – will be completed for 2021. Many inspiring and prominent Outliers preceded him in 2021, to be precise 42.Text: Patrick StofferYves talked to many CEOs as Raymond Cloisterman (Rituals), Frits van Eerd (Jumbo), Needles (WeTransfer), Ali Niknam (Bunq) and Michael Muller (Picnic). Also people who were seriously affected by the corona crisis, such as catering entrepreneurs at heart Won Yip en Khalid Oubaha, Corendon founder Atilay Uslu and Lowlands director Eric van Eerdenburg were heard. Other people who were hit by setbacks and managed to hold their own, such as the chairman of the Dutch Auschwitz Committee Jacques Grishaver and bestselling author Lale Gul told their story. And Yves welcomed someone with blue blood to the podcast for the first time: Prince Constantijn of Orange. Football was also not overlooked and a football coach Aad de Mos and former football player and entrepreneur Demy de Zeeuw sat opposite Yves in the podcast studio. In addition, there were of course many more inspiring guests, such as Bulldog founder Henk de Vries, Quote editor-in-chief Paul van Riessen, BoerBurgerBeweging party leader Caroline van der Plas, Politician Wybren from Haga, sports journalist Jaap de Groot, health guru Arie Boomsma, influencers Kaj Gorgels and much more.

Uitblinkers is taking a break, but will return February 7 with new inspiring and prominent Outliers who can't wait to share their story. Until then, there are many episodes available for you to listen to (again). Step here on board and becomes Captain.