Hosts:

Kath Easthope, CEO and Co-Founder, Boardwave

Francesco Portolano, Partner, Portolano Cavallo

Speaker:

Federico Leproux, CEO, TeamSystem

Sponsor: Portolano Cavallo

Join us in Milan for an exclusive Boardwave drinks reception, bringing together SaaS founders, CEOs, and senior leaders from across Europe to connect, share insights, and explore what it truly takes to scale European tech companies to global success.

As highlighted in our recent McKinsey report, Europe’s Moonshot Moment: Fuelling its Tech Ecosystem for Scale, now is a critical time for European businesses to move beyond startup mode and build enduring, globally competitive enterprises.

This evening will centre on the practical realities of that journey, international expansion, deep tech talent, sales excellence, and navigating complex capital markets. We’ll also hear from Federico Leproux, CEO of TeamSystem, who has been instrumental in scaling his company from 150 employees serving 30,000 customers to around 5,000 employees serving 2 million customers. Federico will share his experiences and insights on scaling successfully in the European tech ecosystem.

Whether you're preparing for the next stage of growth or already leading at scale, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

What to expect at a Boardwave Drinks Reception

The secret sauce to a really great networking event is the calibre of people you meet, the quality of the discussion, which is interesting and thought-provoking, and finally the dining experience, whether it’s at a smart venue or a Michelin-starred restaurant. If you bring all these things together, everyone has a great time, learns a little, and meets new friends and colleagues.