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What's shaping European software growth

Industry trends, scaling lessons and event highlights from members, partners, journalists and expert contributors across Europe's technology ecosystem.
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New for Boardwave members in 2023

Overview of whats coming in 2023 for Boardwave Members
Phill Robinson
Insights

How can Europe take on Silicon Valley?

Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson sat down with Boardwave Committee Member, Martin Ward to discuss building a...
Martin Ward
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Web3 could rewrite the rules of user identity

Web3 has reached mass markets in recent years, with globally more than 300 million holders of...
Dominik Huebenthal
Operational Excellence

How to avoid the Success Trap

Martin Ward is a Boardwave Committee Member and today writes this guest blog for us to...
Martin Ward
Insights

Advice : Managing in a recessionary environment

Franz-Josef Seidensticker is a Boardwave Patron and today writes this guest blog for us in...
Franz-Josef Dr. Seidensticker
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Landmark Launch of Boardwave

We have been so busy since May building our community of 400 founders and CEO of European
Phill Robinson
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Marc Benioff's wise words helped me build business resilience

Managing Through A Challenging Economy This week we had our second debate, or issue lead, event.
Phill Robinson
Talent & Impact

Work in a post pandemic world

In our latest podcast we discuss new attitudes to work with Chano Fernandez, Co-CEO of Workday, Abakar Saidov, CEO Beamery.
Phill Robinson
Insights

Schizophrenia : Foreign buyers gobble up UK's growth

At the same time that Schneider Electric was considering a bid to acquire the remaining shares in
Phill Robinson
Financial charts and graphs on paper with a magnifying glass highlighting market trends, representing data analysis, investment insights, and business performance evaluation.
Operational Excellence

How good is your business?

Discusses a new European Software benchmark for CEOs to measure their business against, providing clear insights into performance, growth, and how they compare to others at similar stages.
Phill Robinson
Bar chart comparing the share of software and software-enabled companies among the top 100 firms in Europe, the United States, and Asia (2010 vs 2020), showing Europe lagging behind despite modest growth.
Insights

Competing with Silicon Valley

People have scratched their heads for many years, as to why Europe can't compete with Silicon Valley, in building world-class software and software-enabled companies that scale into global market leaders, despite having deep talent, strong ideas, and a rich entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Phill Robinson
Network of connected people icons symbolizing collaboration, mentorship, and a growing professional community.
Insights

Boardwave Launch - 150 Reasons To Be Happy

It’s taken a while to bring Boardwave to fruition and countless people have kindly contributed to building a thriving community where founders and CEOs connect, share experience, and support each other through every stage of growth.
Phill Robinson
Expedition team walking in single file across a vast Arctic landscape, hauling sleds through snow under clear skies.
Leadership

Leadership at the Edge: Lessons from Boardwave’s Polar Expedition

Boardwave’s first Polar Leadership Expedition, co-hosted with WellFounded in Norway, offered a vivid lesson in what leadership looks like when plans change, conditions harden and teams have to adapt together.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Leadership

Lessons In Entrepreneurial Resilience From The Edge Of The World

One rowed solo across the Atlantic. The other led an expedition to the South Pole. Bot...
Henry Scanlan
Leadership

Founder Resilience: Healthy mind, healthy company - meditation for founders with Gelong Thubten

Founders are famously prone to buildups of stress — which makes them prime candidates for the resilience-building benefits.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Leadership

Ask the Expert: How private equity-backed companies can optimise their talent acquisition strategies

For this column we asked Jack Lane , Managing Director of Finatal to share his advice on how private equity-backed.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Leadership

Unveiling Our Leaders' Lives Book: A New Perspective on European Leadership

At Boardwave Live, we introduced Leaders' Lives , our first coffee table book that offers.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Leadership

How To Balance the Load: Mental Health Strategies for Start-up and Scale-Up Founders

By Laura Stembridge, CEO and Founder Let the InsideOut MSc Mental Health and Physical...
Laura Stembridge
Leadership

Wol Kolade: Founder & Managing Partner, Livingbridge

LOCATION: London, UK LANGUAGE SPOKEN: English CURRENT ROLES: Founder an...
Jane Wakefield
Leadership

KKR and Boardwave host European tech CEOs for a conversation on leadership and organisational design

By KKR Feb 14, 2023 KKR and Boardwave, a European networking community for...
Phill Robinson
Insights

Europe’s Tipping Point: Five Key Takeaways From Our Panel

A convergence of world-class talent and technology, free-flowing capital, and shifting.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Insights

Europe’s Software Moment

What the New Boardwave - McKinsey & Company Report Means for Scaling Software The...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Insights

What is it like giving feedback to a Parliamentary Select Committee on the Future of UK Tech Investment in a world on High Security Alert?

Authored by Mike Reid, Founder, Frog Capital Pictured: Mike Reid, Founder, Frog Capital How doe...
Mike Reid
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Scaling Smarter: Candid Advice from Europe’s Top Founders and Investors

What does it really take to scale a business from scrappy beginnings to global success? For Louise Hill (Co-founder of....
Amy Wilson-Wyles
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Business with a Conscience

Five Insights on Purpose-Led Leadership As the U.S. rolls back its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion under...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
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Taxes, Tariffs, & Trump: How a Shifting World Order Opens Doors for Europe's Moment

Why the Time to Build Global Tech Leaders at Home Is Now For years, the United States has...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Abstract digital map of Europe with glowing data connections, representing technology, connectivity, and collaboration, alongside Boardwave and McKinsey & Company branding.
Insights

Executive Summary: Europe's Moonshot Moment: Fuelling its Tech Ecosystem for Scale

This report is a collaborative publication by McKinsey & Company and Boardwave and is based on qualitative and quantitative research conducted from September 25, 2024 to April 25, 2025.
Phill Robinson
Insights

Ask the Expert: Scaling Teams Across Europe - Employment Law for Tech Start-ups in Spain

What are the key legal issues from an employment law perspective that Tech Start-ups...
Ignacio del Fraile and Borja González Elejabarrieta
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Can the UK’s Fintech success be a model for Europe’s other software verticals?

The UK fintech sector is the top-ranking investment destination in Europe . But to sprinkle some of...
Henry Scanlan
Insights

Ask the Expert: How can founders ensure they are effectively integrating personal wealth management with....

By: Jake van Beever , Client Adviser, Rothschild & Co We too often see cases where...
Jake van Beever
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Ask the Expert: What are the main liquidity exit options and associated strategies for software entrepreneurs?

By: Robert Young , Director, Alantra Owners of software companies invest significant tim...
Robert Young
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The Verdict from over 300 CEOs: Europe Can Match the US in Scaling £100 million Companies Within 10 Years - If We Get the Ingredients for Success Right

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, particularly as AI emerges as a transformative force, it is critical for European.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
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The Evolution of Zoom: Six Strategic Lessons for Software CEOs

Partner Case Study While the software sector is renowned for its rapid pace, few companies in recent years have achieved the.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
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5 key takeaways from Boardwave Live: The Great Acceleration

Numbers never tell the full story, but in the case of Boardwave Live: The Great Acceleration, they certainly give you an idea.
Henry Scanlan
Insights

Ask the Expert: How can AI be leveraged to create innovative products and enhance services, providing a competitive edge in the market?

About the Author: Aris Valtazanos is Head of Data & Analytics at Oakley Capital, a leading mid-...
Aris Valtazanos
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Ministers Double Down on AI and Tech to Drive Growth

The UK government has made a decisive bet that technology will power the next phase of economic growth, productivity.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Insights

Making Europe Competitive: Key Steps for the Creation of a Pan-European Equity Market

By Henrik Molin, CEO & co-founder, Physitrack Plc In December of 2020, I gave the...
Henrik Molin
Insights

Ciao Italia! Boardwave Launches in Italy: Celebrating a New Era of European Software...

Last Thursday marked a significant milestone here at Boardwave with our official...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

Inside the Hg Playbook: What Investors Really Want Founders to Know

We sat down with Hg, one of the continent’s most active private equity investors in B2B software, to understand how they identify.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

What makes an effective board, according to WeTransfer's Chair and CEO duo

If anyone has the formula for an effective board, it’s WeTransfer’s symbiotic Chair and CEO pairing,...
Henry Scanlan
Operational Excellence

Ask the expert: Employment Law for Tech Start-ups, Scaling Teams Across Europe

Employment Law for Tech Start-ups: Scaling Teams Across Europe In this column, we asked...
Ailie Murray
Operational Excellence

Ask The Expert: What Are Fractional General Counsel Services? And How Could They Help Your Growing Business?

As a CEO or Founder, getting the right legal advice at the right time is crucial. But not all companies need a permanent team of...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

Optimising Board Meetings For Start-Up Software Companies: Driving Engagement And Success

By Paul Stark, Govrn For software companies experiencing rapid growth, the need for a dynamic...
Paul Stark
Operational Excellence

Event Insights: Building Your Stellar Leadership Team

Date: Thursday, 9 May 2024 Location: London, UK Experts: Dan Hyde, CEO at...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

Event Insights: From Founder-led to Fortune – B2B Software Sales for Scalability.

The Key Lessons From Our Breakfast Debate Date: Wednesday 5 May, 2024.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

How to Prepare for an Angel Investment Round

Guidance Note for Members Looking for Angel or Early Stage Investments Boardwave is a membership organisation crafted.
Phill Robinson
Operational Excellence

Navigating Business Success: Insights from Boardwave's V2MOM Event

Boardwave hosted its first event of the year at Home House, London. The oversubscribed breakfast was a testament to...
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Operational Excellence

Software M&A best practice: Navigating Uncertainty

M&A is a critical for many software companies . Understanding the drivers is vital....
Phill Robinson
Operational Excellence

Pricing Precision: The Art of Strategy Execution

Pricing is not a one-time task. It’s a dynamic and iterative process that requires careful planning,..
Kath Easthope
Operational Excellence

Motivation, inspiration, data and the right foundations

By Chano Fernandez CEO, Growth & Transformation Leader Boardwave Patron Fast Company recently announced Chano
Chano Fernandez
Operational Excellence

The art of selling in early-stage B2B software ventures

The ability to sell is the lifeblood of any enterprise and for early-stage software ventures it’s an...
Martin Ward
Operational Excellence

How to avoid the Success Trap

Martin Ward is a Boardwave Committee Member and today writes this guest blog for us to...
Martin Ward
Financial charts and graphs on paper with a magnifying glass highlighting market trends, representing data analysis, investment insights, and business performance evaluation.
Operational Excellence

How good is your business?

Discusses a new European Software benchmark for CEOs to measure their business against, providing clear insights into performance, growth, and how they compare to others at similar stages.
Phill Robinson
Talent & Impact

How Policymakers Can Actually Help Scaling Businesses (Instead of Just Talking About It)

By: Felix Mitchell , co-CEO and co-Founder of Instant Impact , a provider of AI-powered talent solutions for small and medium.
Amy Wilson-Wyles
Talent & Impact

Founder's letter to members

Boardwave Founders Review of 2023 and looking forwards to 2024
Phill Robinson
Talent & Impact

Unmasking unconscious bias training: why it often falls short

We all want to ensure that our businesses offer the fairest possible environment, particularly....
Kath Easthope
Talent & Impact

Five star players exemplifying the power of diversity in business

It’s official: diversity is a must-have for businesses. Gone are the days when it could be palmed off as merely a nice-t...
Kath Easthope
Talent & Impact

Tackling gender equity with Boardwave and Bain & Company

Gender equity is a hugely important topic for businesses today, both in Europe and...
Kath Easthope
Talent & Impact

Work in a post pandemic world

In our latest podcast we discuss new attitudes to work with Chano Fernandez, Co-CEO of Workday, Abakar Saidov, CEO Beamery.
Phill Robinson

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