Founder/CEO Trip to New York (US)

New York | March 18th, 2025 - March 21st, 2025

Are you an ambitious founder ready to scale in the US market?

Join us for a trip to New York on 18-21 March 2025. This founder/CEO trip will provide you with the connections, expertise, and tailored support you need to successfully scale your venture in the US.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s an opportunity to unlock growth, overcome challenges, and accelerate your journey in the US.

Why join us?

Learn from the best

Gain actionable insights from top founders, investors, and scaling specialists who have firsthand experience building successful companies in the US.

Meet top US investors

Meet leading VCs and investors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities for international founders.

Build strategic connections

Form meaningful relationships with fellow founders, market experts, and key players in New York’s thriving tech community.

Why New York?

As one of the world's leading financial and technological hubs, New York offers a rich environment for startups and scaleups The city's diverse ecosystem is home to numerous successful tech companies, influential investors, and a wealth of networking opportunities.

What to expect

Our carefully curated trip features diverse sessions with prominent founders, investors, and legal experts, along with essential downtime. This downtime allows you to relax or arrange follow-up meetings with key contacts. We recommend keeping this time free for local meetings.

Content plan

  • Deep-dive Sessions & AMAs: Gain actionable advice from operators like Carrie Bosworth, CRO of DataSnipper, as well as Ask Me Anything sessions with advanced scale founders and investors like Insight Partners.

  • Founders Table: Connect with top Dutch and US founders over an intimate dinner.

  • Tech Connect NY x NL: Attend an exclusive reception with leading investors, founders, and business leaders hosted by Constantijn van Oranje.

Who you’ll meet (TBA)

Constantijn van Oranje will lead this three-day trip to New York, focused on fostering connections with peers, partners, and top-tier investors.

Speakers will be announced soon, as the programme will be designed around the participants to make sure it’s a great fit and packed with valuable learning opportunities, but past trips have featured inspiring names like Niklas Zennström (Atomico), Eric Rea (Podium.com), and Conrad Ford (Allica Bank).

Costs & what's included

The trip costs €3,500, including three-night accommodation, meals, local transportation, events, and activities. (Flight costs should be booked and paid for directly by you).

Trip criteria

This programme is tailored for founders with proven traction in the US, who are ready to take the next big steps. Eligible participants meet the following criteria:

  • (European) HQ in the Netherlands

  • €5M+ in funding raised or in ARR

  • 40+ FTE

What Have Community Members Said about Past Trips?

Omar Fouab, CEO and founder of Archipel Academy.

"I love being a part of a community that connects founders together with the sole purpose to educate and drive our community to higher and better results."

[Attended Salt Lake City & San Francisco March 2024 Trip]

Günther Vogelpoel, CEO of Recharge

"I highly recommend this trip, to literally get your head out of your bubble. Unique access to tier one founders and firms. Fresh views & reflections, building valuable relationships, expanding your network.

"All in a high quality, and very professionally organised setting.”

Rob van den Heuvel, Co-founder & CEO of Sendcloud

"The curation of the group on this trip alone brought enough value to make it worth joining, but even on top of that, you get to learn from and engage with exceptional founders and investors who really highlight the reach of Techleap's network."

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