End of Year Community Gathering
Amsterdam |
November 28th, 2024
13:30 - 19:00
Techleap for Scaleups members, join us on 28 November to learn and connect at our End of Year Community Gathering.
Experience a day filled with engaging content sessions on crucial scaling topics, followed by an exclusive AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis, then a borrel, drinks, and networking opportunities.
This gathering is your opportunity to connect with 100+ members of Techleap for Scaleups' wider community, including founders, CEOs, as well as the experts that contribute to our initiatives.
Scroll down the page to see the various sessions available to join.
Experience a day filled with engaging content sessions on crucial scaling topics, followed by an exclusive AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis, then a borrel, drinks, and networking opportunities.
This gathering is your opportunity to connect with 100+ members of Techleap for Scaleups' wider community, including founders, CEOs, as well as the experts that contribute to our initiatives.
Scroll down the page to see the various sessions available to join.
Understanding the Investor: Master the Art of Fundraising
Are you ready to master fundraising for your next round? This session is your opportunity to dive deep into investor decision-making, relations, and round structuring strategies.
To provide real-world insights, you'll hear from Margaux Gregoir, Venture Capital Investor at Alven, who will answer your burning questions.
Agenda
13:30 - 14:00 Walk-In
14:00 - 14:30 Kick-off & Intros
14:30 - 15:30 Content: What do VCs look for and how to manage the relationship?
-short break-15:45 - 16:30 Content: Round Dynamics
16:30 - 16:55 Q&A
16:55 - 17:00 Short Wrap-Up and Check-In
17:00-17:30: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
17:30-18:15: AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
18:15-19:00: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
Rise Alumni Open Forum Session: Go-to-Market Edition
Join us for the Rise Alumni Open Forum: Go-to-Market Edition, where you can connect with past Rise cohorts to tackle pressing Go-to-Market challenges.
This focused forum allows you to seek input on any G2M issue you're facing, from customer acquisition and sales strategies to market expansion and positioning.
Agenda
13:30-14:00: Walk-In
14:00-14:30: Kick-off, Intros & Short Break
14:30-17:00: Breakout Groups for Peer Discussions
17:00-17:30: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
17:30-18:15: AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
18:15-19:00: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
Acquire & Aspire: Boosting Valuation with Smart M&A Moves
Are you a C-level executive ready to leverage M&A to boost your company's valuation? This session is your opportunity to dive deep into strategic mergers and acquisitions as a powerful growth tactic.
To provide real-world insights, we'll bring in a strategic partner (TBC) with expertise in M&A, alongside a founder who has recently undergone an M&A process.
Agenda
13:30-14:00: Walk-In
14:00-14:30: Kick-off & Intros
14:30-15:45: Session Content
-short break-15:55-16:55: Breakout Groups
16:55-17:00: Short Wrap-Up and Check-In
17:00-17:30: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
17:30-18:15: AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
18:15-19:00: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
Deeptech Fundraising Decoded: Lessons from Protix Founder Kees Aarts
Are you a deeptech founder navigating the complexities of funding rounds? This session offers unique insights into mastering term sheets and capital raising, drawn from real experience scaling a deeptech company.
To provide real-world insights, Kees Aarts will share his journey of successfully closing eight funding rounds since founding Protix in 2010, including critical lessons on deal-making strategies and shareholder negotiations.
Agenda
13:30 - 14:00 Walk-In
14:00 - 14:30 Intros
14:30 - 15:30 Content
15:30 - 16:55 Q&A
16:55 - 17:00 Short Wrap -Up and Check-In
17:00-17:30: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
17:30-18:15: AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
18:15-19:00: Borrel and drinks [with wider Techleap for Scaleups community]
Borrel, Drinks & AMA with Robert Vis: 17:00-19:00
After attending a session, there will be an exclusive AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis, with a borrel and drinks from 18.00-19.00, and the opportunity to connect with 100+ members of the Techleap ecosystem, including founders, CEOs, and industry experts. Join us to build on your connections and spark new ones!
Important
You have to join one of the event sessions to attend the AMA, borrel, and drinks. If you haven't already, apply to one of the sessions above and make the most of a day of connecting and learning.
Key Information:
When?
Thursday 28 November | 13:30-19:00
Where?
B. Amsterdam, Johan Huizingalaan 763A, 1066 VH Amsterdam
