Off Grid Girona: Building a Different Kind of Destination with Gerard Greene

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Gerard Greene, co-founder of YOTEL and the person behind Off Grid Girona, a unique retreat just outside Girona designed around nature, food, cycling, and, most importantly, community.

We talk about what it takes to walk away from the corporate world, starting again later in life, and why Gerard chose Girona for his next chapter. We also get into why Off Grid was never meant to be just another cycling hotel, and the importance of creating spaces where people can slow down, share a meal, and connect.

Gerard shares the challenges of entrepreneurship, his approach to sustainability, the role of local food, and his thoughts on how Girona can continue to grow as a cycling destination without losing what makes it special.

A conversation about entrepreneurship, taking risks, cycling, hospitality, nature, and the idea that sometimes success isn't about building something bigger, it's about building something more meaningful.

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