LEADERS' LIVES

The real stories behind European software success

In-depth interviews with founders and CEOs sharing the real challenges, critical decisions, and hard-won lessons from building in Europe.

Leaders’ Lives Book

We’re excited to present Leaders’ Lives, a beautifully crafted coffee table book that shares the personal journeys of 25 remarkable Boardwave members and leaders from across the European software sphere. This collection brings together a broad range of experiences, from all growth stages, each offering a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed and lead. With captivating photography by Graham Dodridge and insightful interviews by Jane Wakefield, Leaders’ Lives provides an intimate look into the defining moments, challenges, and triumphs of each leader. Leaders’ Lives is an inspiring read for anyone looking to learn from and aspire to the journeys of 25 of Europe’s most eminent software innovators.
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Trusted and supported by Europe's leading investors and advisors

STRATEGIC Partners
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McKinsey & Company
Alliance Partners
A&O Shearman
ASSOSoftware
Alantra
Albertine
Alpha Advisory
Amazon Web Services
Arma Partners
Bank of America
Berenberg
Canaccord Genuity Partners
Crosslake
Deloitte
Egon
Farringford Legal
GP Bullhound
Gazelle Law
H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C)
HSBC Innovation Banking
Heidrick & Struggles
IBM
Jamieson
Jefferies
La Fosse
LegalEdge
Liberty Corporate Finance
London Stock Exchange
Mindstone
OC&C
Portolano
Propel
Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co Wealth Management
Russell Reynolds Associates
Snowball
Solano Partners
Stifel
SuperScalers
Techspace
Teneo
Travers Smith
UBS
VenturePath
West Peak
Wilson Sonsini
Xoriant
INVESTOR Partners
A3c
Advent International
Apax Partners
Ares Management
AshGrove Capital
August Equity
Axiom Equity
BC Partners
BGF
Bain Capital
Beringea
Blackstone
Bridgepoint
CINVEN
Carlyle
Dawn Capital
FPE
FirstPartyCapital
Five Arrows
Francisco Partners
Frog Capital
GCP - Growth Capital Partners
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
H.I.G. Capital
Hellman & Friedman
Highland Europe
KKR
Livingbridge
Mercia Ventures
Oakley Capital
Osprey
Oxx
Permira
Rivean Capital
Sixth Street
Skøyen Software
Smedvig Capital
TA Associates
Thoma Bravo
Upliift
Verdane
Warburg Pincus
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