SCORE!: Online Soccer Manager (OSM) From the Attic to the Arena - Softcover

Derwort, Jeroen

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798301976513

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

100 MILLION PLAYERS. ONE ATTIC ROOM. ZERO EXPERIENCE.

How does a teenage "nerd" from a Dutch attic build a global gaming empire?

Jeroen Derwort was just a teenager when he wrote the first lines of code for Online Soccer Manager (OSM). He wasn’t looking for fame or fortune; he just wanted to let football fans step into the shoes of their heroes.

He didn’t know he was about to trigger a global obsession.

SCORE! is the candid, high-octane account of a startup that exploded from a hobby project into a tech titan. This isn't your typical polished corporate biography. It is a raw, unfiltered look at the chaos, the mistakes, and the massive wins that happen when a passion project hits the big leagues.

Inside this book, you’ll discover the behind-the-scenes reality of:

• The David vs. Goliath Battles: How a small Dutch team went toe-to-toe with industry giants like SEGA and Zynga.

• The Digital Wild West: Fighting off digital hooligans and navigating the cutthroat world of global gaming.

• The Boardroom Clashes: Negotiating with the world’s biggest football clubs to secure licenses and survive.

• The Founder’s Evolution: The personal journey of a shy coder who had to transform into a leader, negotiator, and CEO in the "Champions League" of business.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a die-hard football fan, or a gamer who grew up with OSM, SCORE! offers a masterclass in scaling a business without losing your soul.

Stop dreaming about the big leagues. Start playing in them.

"A must-read for anyone who wants to know what it’s really like to build a global startup from scratch."

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About this title

About the Author

Jeroen Derwort is the Chairman of the Dutch Games Association, Manager of GameLab at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and author of the book SCORE!

As a young programmer, Jeroen designed Online Soccer Manager (OSM) from his attic room in Zoetermeer, creating a game where football fans could virtually own and manage their favorite clubs. The game became a massive hit, growing into a global phenomenon with over 100 million players worldwide.

Jeroen has successfully sold two companies, raised financing, and experienced both rapid scale-up scenarios and challenging times. He now dedicates his time to inspiring and coaching starting (tech) entrepreneurs through various mentorship programs including NLGroeit, PLNT, and the Leiden Mentor Network.

Through conversations, presentations, and blogs, Jeroen shares his knowledge and experiences to help the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798301976513
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Derwort Bowie
• Number of pages: 202
• Editor: Roos Yorick, Hoogerwerf Petra