3,119 founders, 51 countries, one room.

Traction - GTM Motions to Get to £1M

Krish Subramanian Co-Founder & CEO, Chargebee

Efficient Growth for Max Profitability - Where to Focus?

Krish Subramanian Co-Founder & CEO, Chargebee

Let's Talk M&A - Knowing When it's Time to Sell & Lessons Learned

Godard Abel Co-founder & CEO, G2

Growth - GTM Motions to Get to £10M

Brendan Noud Co-founder & CEO, LearnUpon

People for Growth - Who Will Get You to £10M? Org Design, Hiring Profiles & Comp

Godard Abel Co-founder & CEO, G2

Performance Management / Setting Targets - What to do When You Smash or Miss

Brendan Noud Co-founder & CEO, LearnUpon

The Growth Stage is Back for Day 2!

Aimee Williams VP Enterprise Technology Division, IDA Ireland

The Growth Stage is back for Day 2! Another day of impactful content, practical takeaways and opportunities to level-up your business.

5 Ways to Reduce Customer Churn via Your Product

Bruna de Guimaraes Founder & CPO, BeBold

Reducing churn is a game of inches. It's the small incremental improvements that will compound and get you to your goals. From breaking down what a solid churn reduction strategy looks like to building your own plan, Bruna delivers this session to outline how leveraging your product can not only reduce voluntary churn but boost product performance across the board.

Unveiling The 2024 SaaS Benchmarks Report

Andrew Davies (with Kyle Poyar) CMO, Paddle

Andrew Davies, CMO at Paddle & Kyle Poyar, Writer at Growth Unhinged will unveil the key findings from the 2024 SaaS Benchmarks Report. Topics to be discussed include: Exploring how companies are thinking about monetizing and pricing AI features and products, trends in go to market strategies to drive growth and uncovering whether office culture affects company performance.

Ask the VC: How Can A Growth-Stage Startup Maximise Their Next Round?

Shamillah Bankiya (with Carlotta Riganti) Principal, Dawn Capital

You've reached PMF, the growth journey is well underway and it's time to prepare for your next round of fundraising. So, how can growth-stage startups maximise their upcoming round? It's time to find out and ask the VCs!

Conducting Growth: Balancing and Prioritising Stakeholder Needs As You Grow

Vinoth Jayakumar (with Teo Blidarus) Partner, Molten Ventures

Growing a business is like conducting an orchestra—success isn't just about playing the right notes but knowing which ones to prioritize for the future. Teo Blidarus, co-founder of FintechOS and a seasoned serial entrepreneur, brings his unique perspective to this session. With a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures, Teo will share invaluable lessons learned from balancing the diverse needs of stakeholders, navigating complex growth paths, and making bold decisions that drive long-term success.

The Accelerate Stage is Back for Day 2!

Joe Gorman NDRC Programme Manager, Dogpatch Labs

The Accelerate Stage is back for Day 2! Another day of impactful content, practical takeaways and opportunities to level-up your business.

The Startup Messaging Advantage: Stand Out and Attract Your Ideal Customer

Emma Stratton Founder & CEO, Punchy

Early-stage startups have a significant advantage over later stage / bigger competitors when it comes to messaging. Emma is a B2B tech messaging expert and delivers the opening keynote to share an approach for how you can seize that advantage by defining your ideal customer; clarifying customer needs and wants; and turn that into clear, compelling messaging.

How Sales-Led Companies Can Harness the Power of Product-Led Growth

Vincent Jong CPO, Dealfront

An insight for sales-led companies who want to learn how Product-Led Growth can strengthen their Go-to-Market. Discover how PLG can drive key sales initiatives like Efficient Growth, higher ARPAs, and unlocking new market segments. Using the narrative of a Hollywood love story, Vincent will unravel how this unlikely couple is a match made in heaven and why in 10 years from now, there won't be a SaaS company around that's not doing some level of PLG.

How to Make Peace With Sales and Close Your First 100 Customers

Sara Archer VP Sales, ChartMogul

Customer acquisition is one of the most common pain points you'll consistently face as a business owner. Sales cycles are longer, budgets are smaller and changes in the buyer decision making process are all making customer acquisition harder and more expensive. This session addresses quick sales tips plus an effective series of strategies that will get your first 100 customers over the line.

The Art of Accelerating Sales with Precision Discovery Calls

Patrick Rhatigan Founder & CEO, Revium

In this keynote, you'll discover tactical insights that will revolutionise the way you handle discovery calls in a B2B environment. We'll break down unconventional techniques used to qualify prospects with precision, ensuring every call is purposeful and leads to faster closes. These methods are rooted in understanding different buyer personas, crafting persuasive messages that stick, and using strategic frameworks to cut through objections and bottlenecks. If you're looking to boost your qualification game and fast-track deals, this talk will give you the cheat codes.

Time for The FINAL of the SaaStock Pitch Competition 2024!

Alex Theuma Founder & CEO, SaaStock

It's FINAL time! Five startups are one pitch (and a few questions from our judges) away from securing a €500k investment. Join us to find out who will be crowned this year's winner!

Pitch Competition Final Remarks From Google Cloud

Cliona Jordan Early Stage Startup Cloud Lead, Google Cloud

The Winner of the SaaStock Pitch Competition is Announced!

Alex Theuma Founder & CEO, SaaStock

WHO'S WON? The 2024 winner is announced by SaaStock's Founder & CEO, Alex Theuma.

Welcome Remarks from Atlassian!

Philip W. Braddock Head of Atlassian for Startups, Atlassian

Opening remarks from Philip W. Braddock, Head of Atlassian for Startups at Atlassian.

Resilience is Your Superpower: Surviving Revolution and War with Mikita Mikado, Co-founder & CEO of PandaDoc

Lizzy Hayashida (with Mikita Mikado) NDRC Director, Dogpatch Labs

Driving your startup towards long-term success requires more than just software - you need personal qualities that will set you apart from other founders. Building a business is a journey of resilience. Resilience will get you through the challenges, setbacks and uncertainties. Mikita co-founded PandaDoc in Belarus in 2011 and in the midst of building the business, PandaDoc had to survive a revolution in Belarus (2020) and more recently, the war in Ukraine. Mikita joins us to uncover both experiences and shares why resilience is your superpower for success.

1.0

Yann Petretti GTM Manager, Notion

Owning a strong GTM strategy places your business closer to success when launching any new product or feature. It's a crucial roadmap you'll need in order to reach your target audience, execute a seamless market entry and ultimately build your market share. This roundtable is curated for those looking to nail their GTM masterplan and reap the rewards that come with it.

Afternoon Remarks from Beefree!

Massimo Arrigoni CEO, Beefree

Afternoon remarks from Massimo Arrigoni, CEO, Beefree.

4.0

James Henderson Founder & CEO, Zephr

Often labelled the lifeblood of any SaaS, achieving PMF is a journey that pinpoints and proves the fundamental worth of any startup. This roundtable deep dives into the critical path for finding and maintaining product-market fit, covering how to know if you're on the right track and debunking the myths you'll need to stay clear of.

How to Orchestrate an Exit: Behind-The-Scenes of Selling Zephr to Zuora

Lizzy Hayashida (with James Henderson) NDRC Director, Dogpatch Labs

An exclusive fireside chat with James Henderson, Founder of Zephr, who sold his business to a public listed company, Zuora. Hear what actually goes on behind-the-scenes when orchestrating an exit, listen to how James planned the sale and how he managed his key stakeholders (his team and the board) throughout the entire deal. This is not one to be missed.

Which Startups Have Made it to The Semi Finals?

Lizzy Hayashida NDRC Director, Dogpatch Labs

Who's bagged a spot in the semi finals? Join us to find out which startups have made it through to the next round and are one pitch closer to the final.

2.0

Mitchell Cohen Content Strategist, AppSumo

Getting more eyes on your product is no easy feat for younger startups. In the early days, the product is developing quickly, marketing efforts haven't fully resonated, revenue is at first base and there's typically a small team leading all frontlines. Mitchell joins us to share content-led strategies to help generate new customers, new attention and new means to accelerate your market share.

3.0

Philip W. Braddock Head of Atlassian for Startups, Atlassian

Investors are constantly on the lookout for the next big startup, reviewing hundreds of pitches every week and speaking with multiple SaaS founders who are looking to raise. So, how should you be building your pitch to stand out? What actually attracts investor attention? What steps can you take to boost your odds of securing investment? This roundtable will feature a lively discussion for those looking to deliver that winning pitch.

5.0

Rob Liddiard (with EOS Implementer) Founder

Rob Liddiard was the founding CEO of Yapster, a B2B SaaS platform which provided internal employee communications capabilities to 'frontline' employers. Rob personally sold first £1m of ARR (a range of deal types, including multi-year contracts with enterprise accounts such as BrewDog, Caffe Nero, Wagamama and Next plc), and in this session will teach a founder selling methodology to help take your product business from idea to £1m ARR as quickly as possible, without telling lies to your prospective customers or investors.

6.0

Tom Jameson Partner, CMS

SaaStock regular, Tom Jameson, partner at top 5 global law firm CMS, will lead you through a termsheet deepdive, giving you the essential information you must know and understand before raising VC money, putting you in the best position possible for future negotiations with investors.

Turning Great Technologies into Great Businesses

DC Cahalane Venture Partner, Sure Valley Ventures

Developing cutting-edge technology is a significant achievement. Turning this innovation into a commercially viable enterprise is another matter, demanding a unique blend of skills and strategic planning. In this coaching session, DC Cahalane, Venture Partner at Sure Valley Ventures explores the journey from turning great technology into great businesses.

Product Masterclass: 5 Keys to Unlocking AI's True Value in Your Enterprise

Brian O'Reilly GM of International, Writer

AI hype is everywhere, but real ROI? That's harder to find. This workshop cuts through the noise, delivering actionable insights from the frontlines of enterprise AI adoption. From secure deployment to measuring impact, you'll learn how to turn AI from a buzzword into a business driver. Discover why great software alone isn't enough and how to navigate the hidden pitfalls that can derail your AI initiatives. Whether you're just starting out or fine-tuning existing projects, you'll walk away with a practical roadmap to maximize AI's impact across your organization. Key takeaways: Secure deployment strategies for highly regulated industries Crucial non-technical factors for AI success Aligning AI with core business objectives Frameworks for measuring and communicating AI's value Identifying key beneficiaries and internal champions

The CEO's Playbook: Reaching the Right Customers to Build TOFU That Actually Converts

Paul M. Caffrey Founder, Amibitious Account Executives

If you're looking for an international sales expert, then look no further. Paul is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Founder of Ambitious Account Executives. Paul knows his way around how to instill excellence in your sales operations, especially when it comes to TOFU strategies and converting customers. We know the sales cogs have slowed recently, but it's time to rebuild a well-oiled revenue machine and Paul is here to help reignite your sales spark.

Finance Masterclass: A Deep Dive into the Key Metrics and Tools to Make Benchmark-Driven Decisions

Neil Ahearne Director of Finance, Vamstar

Great financial decision making doesn't happen by chance. It's a result of tracking key metrics, leveraging the correct tools and having the right benchmarks in place, which allows for solid decisions to be made upon. Neil Ahearne, Director of Finance at Vamstar joins us to share what best practice looks like, the do's and don'ts and how finance leaders can level up their decision making for the long term.

CMO Boardroom: Building and Structuring High-Performance Marketing Teams

Charlotte Laing CMO, Metrikus

The CMO has arguably one of the most versatile roles in any leadership team. Marketing is a fast-moving discipline and without a high performing team alongside you, things can start to slip. Most CMOs are tasked with contributing to revenue growth whilst keeping headcount to a minimum, so when it comes to hiring, managing and retaining a dream team, how do you crack the code and be sure you're always leading a high performing department?

CPO Boardroom: Making the Right Product Pivot in Critical Growth Periods

Roy Robinson CPO, Mention Me

Building a great product is more than just development, it's comprehending what users want and how they will use your product. A great CPO ensures the product grows alongside the business, whilst resolving countless bottlenecks along the way. But, how exactly can you time and leverage pivots in the right way to keep your growth trajectory on the up?

CRO Boardroom: Building The Best Sales Team to Achieve 2025 Revenue Goals

Patricia DuChene CRO, Postal

Winning deals, hitting targets and landing new customers doesn't happen by chance. It's a result of building and maintaining a high-performing sales team. Revenue leaders have faced several headwinds in 2024, so it's time to assemble your strongest sales force for a successful 2025. This Boardroom session covers all bases from hiring, metrics and goal setting, building an agile team and the typical mistakes you need to stay clear of.

Ready For an Exit? Get Your Metrics in Shape with Insider Tips From a Serial SaaS Buyer

Juan Ignacio Garcia (with Pascal Levy-Garboua) Founder & CEO, Boopos

Juan Ignacio Garcia, Founder & CEO at Boopos will be hosting an interview with Pascal Levy-Garboua, CEO at Noosa Labs, in which they review what buyers of B2B SaaS businesses want to find to pay a high multiple. They will also touch on some recent examples regarding what they've seen in the market. If you're ready for an exit, this session isn't one to miss!