Creating powerful relationships that will transform Europe into a software superpower
The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. We provide easy access to relevant skills, knowledge, experience, mentorship, guidance and advice, in the belief that together this powerful group can help each other build stronger businesses and together shape the long-term future of the sector.
Discover the who’s who of the European software sector
Boardwave Patrons are Europe’s most experienced and respected software leaders. People that have spent their careers building successful businesses. Their collective experience has defined the European software industry that we have today.
Our Patrons
A collection of the most respected software leaders who have shaped and defined our industry
(click their photo here to see more detail about each one)
Our Nextwavers
The next generation of exceptional leaders who have the potential to evolve the European software sector and define its long-term future.
Boardwave Accelerate
Share and solve your business challenges with Boardwave Breakouts
Part of our Boardwave Accelerate Programme, our Breakout Groups of 8-10 like-minded CEOs & Founders meet quarterly for half a day, in these self-directed, professionally moderated, private sessions. Curated by stage of growth, group members together candidly discuss and overcome their shared business and leadership challenges and build a trusted "inner circle" of fellow leaders that they can rely on for years to come. With unique access to matched Patrons and Nextwavers, and a Boardwave panel of experts ready to help as needed.
Boardwave Connect
Successful collaboration begins with strong connections
Manage all your connection requests, status updates and upcoming events in one place.
Coming soon! Browse and search the Partner & Advisor Directory for recommended advisory help and guidance
The Boardwave team are always happy to help curate new connections with you. Contact us by email, or WhatsApp to get started
Have you got a urgent issue that you'd like help and advice with now? Connect with another Member based on their expertise & experience
Looking for a mentor who could be a guide on your leadership journey? Find & connect with Boardwave Mentor with experience relevant to you
See Members going to the same event as you. Connect before you go and agree to meet at the event you're both attending. Or connect in follow-up afterwards.
The scale trap
Managing in a challenging economy
Winning big against Silicon Valley and the rest
Organisational designs and leadership teams
Diversity in an industry that lacks diversity
Protecting and exploiting IP
Marketing; how to cut through the noise
Boardwave Events
Because the best collaboration often happens in person
Come together, face-to-face, with other European software leaders, at one of our physical events. These include industry networking forums, issue-lead workshops, or dinner & breakfast debates. Collaborate with peers around common business concerns, relevant to you,
Networking Events
Attend one of our Member only networking events to forge new connections and develop existing relationships.
Boardwave Debates
Come together, build new relationships and discuss issues of importance at regular Boardwave Debates over breakfast or dinner, at a world-class venue
Boardwave Breakouts
Our Partner-led Workshops cover a range of topics chosen by Members and led by experts in their field.
Boardwave Workshops
Join an exclusive, Breakout group to gain access to the expertise and experience of other peers, leading to transformative change for you and your business.