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Greg Shapiro New Show ‘KING ME’

February 18, 2026
In 2026, on 4 July, the USA celebrates 250 years of independence - by bringing back the King. Dutch-American comedian Greg Shapiro says: “what a perfect time for another American Revolution.”

Greg’s Dutch Climate Startups

February 18, 2026
In January I spoke at the HollandBio event, and I was inspired by this new Dutch startup called Qorium that makes lab-grown leather. Why is this such a potential game changer? Fighting Deforestation.

Greg Shapiro Keynote Demo

January 10, 2026
“You didn’t just add humor to the evening – you elevated it. Your insight, your sharpness, your perfectly tailored jokes – it was just masterful.”

Shapiro’s Dutch Climate GoodNews

November 13, 2025
Every year the Netherlands - the tiny NL! - puts 300 million kg textiles into the recycling bins. Only 15% is actually recycled... Not for long? Here are 3 Dutch startups changing the game.

Greg Shapiro New York Times Quote

August 8, 2025
"It is not always an easy balancing act. 'The rule of thumb is to make fun of your own nationality first,' said Greg Shapiro, a Chicago-born comedian who has been living in the Netherlands since 1994, and who performs English-language improv and stand-up for a living."

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala

Shapiro Hosts NAF Gala
March 9, 2025
I may be back to host another NAF gala for 2025. As the US / EU alliance is being torn apart, we need organizations like the Netherland America Foundation more than ever.

Shapiro at Tim Walz Amsterdam

February 19, 2025
MN GOV Tim Walz was on a trade mission in Amsterdam. But he had to react to JD Vance's Munich speech. "Republicans tell you ‘government doesn’t work,’ then they get into power and prove it.”

Greg Shapiro Berlin MiniTour

greg shapiro berlin minitour
September 27, 2023
Touring Berlin with Ken Parsons, telling stories about his days after the fall of The Wall and my days helping create Boom Chicago theater in Amsterdam
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