Rise Alumni Open Forum: Go-to-Market Editionb

Amsterdam | November 28th, 2024
14:00 - 19:00

Ready to tackle your Go-to-Market challenges? The Rise Alumni Open Forum: Go-to-Market Edition is your opportunity to dive deep into this crucial area of business growth.

Not only does this session bring together Rise Alumni to tackle pressing Go-to-Market issues together, but as part of our End of Year Community Gathering, following the session you'll connect with over 100 members of the broader Techleap ecosystem, including founders, CEOs, and industry experts for an AMA with Bird founder Robert Vis, followed by borrel, drinks, and networking.

What's in it for you?

Bring any Go-to-Market challenge to the table and get valuable input from peers at similar growth stages who are facing or have overcome similar challenges
Engage in relevant discussions tailored to your specific hurdles and company stage
Benefit from focused groups, potentially split into B2B and B2C or by growth stage, based on attendees and submitted challenges
Experience a safe space to openly share your hurdles, insecurities, and questions
Gain diverse perspectives and actionable insights from fellow founders and top operators

G2M topics you might explore

Your Go-to-Market challenges could touch on various areas, including (but not limited to):

Team alignment: product, sales, and customer success
Market entry strategies
Customer acquisition and retention
Positioning and differentiation
Scaling sales and marketing
Growth models: B2B (e.g., sales-led, product-led) and B2C (e.g., viral, freemium)
Enterprise sales and marketing-driven acquisition

This session is ideal for...

Founders and/or CEOs who've completed the Rise programme
We have room for 1 person per company to attend this session

How to best prepare for the session

Submit a well-thought-through challenge:
- Be concise and provide context
- Explain why this is a challenge for you
- Describe what you've tried and why it didn't work
- Outline the factors influencing your challenge
Remember, you'll be getting input from fellow founders and top operators, not necessarily industry experts or advisors
Be ready to pitch your challenge in 1 minute or less—no exceptions!

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]

Meet our session experts:

Masha Kodden - CMO at Ace & Tate, former CEO of Inner Circle

Masha is a seasoned CEO-CMO with deep expertise in GTM strategies, tech, and platform marketplaces. Currently the CMO at Ace & Tate, she leads tech, growth and e-commerce, marketing, and brand initiatives. Formerly the CEO of Inner Circle, Masha drove international GTM expansions across Europe and LATAM.

Hans Langenhuizen - CEO of in3

Hans is a seasoned fintech leader with extensive experience in payment solutions and operations. Currently CEO of in3, an innovative Dutch payment platform enabling installment-based purchasing, Hans drives the company's growth and innovation.

Previously VP Operations at Ingenico retail, he also held leadership positions at Ingenico ePayments and payment platform Aevi.

Angelique Schouten - Founder of 10x.team

Angelique Schouten is a global FinTech leader and digital transformation expert, celebrated for her impact on inclusive technology and finance.

Founder of 10x.Team, a Fractional Professional Platform, she spent a decade at Ohpen, the world’s first cloud-native core banking platform, and was CEO of Ohpen UK. Angelique serves on various boards, including as a member of the Supervisory Board at Genexis Group.

Brendon Montgomery - Chief Revenue Officer at Vesper

Brendon is an experienced GTM strategist with extensive experience scaling fintech companies. As Chief Revenue Officer at Vesper, he leads marketing, sales, customer success, and revenue operations.

Previously VP Benelux at Mollie, he managed a 70+ cross-functional team and led European customer success strategy, serving 200,000+ customers and driving new product launches.

Connect with 100+ tech leaders

Following the Go-to-Market session, you'll connect with the wider Techleap for Scaleups community for an exclusive AMA with Bird founder and CEO Robert Vis, followed by a borrel, drinks, and networking.

More than just sessions

These gatherings are more than just a group of separated sessions, they are invaluable opportunities to connect with our wider community of founders, C-Suites, and experts to exchange experiences, discover collaborations, and gain diverse perspectives.

So join us to strengthen existing connections and build new ones!

Key Information:

When?

Thursday 28 November | 14:00-19:00

Where?

B. Amsterdam, Johan Huizingalaan 763A, 1066 VH Amsterdam

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Questions?

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