KKR and Boardwave host European tech CEOs for a...

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Chano Fernandez: Co-CEO, Eightfold AI

LOCATION: London, UK LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Spanish and English CURRENT ROLE:

Microsoft Invests $10bn In Chat-GPT & What You Should Do

I’m just finishing reading "The Age of AI and our Human Future”, by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Daniel Huttenlocher.

New for Boardwave members in 2023

Overview of whats coming in 2023 for Boardwave Members

Rory Cellan-Jones: British Journalist

The tech journalist who has interviewed the ‘Greats’ LOCATION: London, UK LANGUAGE SPOKEN: English

How can Europe take on Silicon Valley?

Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson sat down with Boardwave Committee Member, Martin Ward to discuss building a...

Web3 could rewrite the rules of user identity

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

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How to avoid the Success Trap

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

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

Landmark Launch of Boardwave

We have been so busy since May building our community of 400 founders and CEO of European

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.

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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.

Leader's Lives : Steve Garnett

LOCATION: Hampshire, UK LANGUAGE SPOKEN: English CURRENT ROLE: Chairman of

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

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How good is your business?

Discusses a new European Software benchmark for CEOs to measure their business against

Competing with Silicon Valley

People have scratched their heads for many years, as to why Europe can't compete with Silicon Valley, in building with...

Boardwave Launch - 150 Reasons To Be Happy

It's taken a while to bring Boardwave to fruition and countless people have kindly

Leaders' Lives

Dean Forbes: Redefining the Road to the Top By Amy Wilson-Wyles, Director of Editorial,...

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Leaders' Lives: Dame Julia Hoggett

Dame Julia Hoggett: The Market-Maker with a Mission From the trading floor to the heart of UK capital markets, Dame Julia....

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Leaders' Lives: Rishi Khosla

Rishi Khosla has built not one, but two high-growth businesses - first with Copal Amba, which he...

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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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Nezahat Gultekin: Independent Non ExecutiveDirector, LOGO Yazılım

The strategic advisor with kindness at her core LOCATIONS: Milan, Italy and...

Alexandre de Vigan: CEO, Nfinite

The retail visionary who broke America with AI imagery LOCATION: Paris, France...

Anne-Sophie D’Andlau: Co-founder, CIAM

The engaged investor activating change LOCATION: Paris, France LANGUAGES SPOKEN: French and English CURRENT ROLES...

Moritz Zimmermann: General Partner, 42CAP

The resilient founder who pre-empted the e-commerce boom LOCATION: Munich, Germany...

Evgenia Plotnikova: General Partner, Dawn Capital

LOCATION: London, UK LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Russian, English and French CURRENT ROLE: General Partner, Dawn...

Øystein Moan: Chair of Visma

LOCATION: Oslo, Norway LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Norwegian, Danish, English,...

Joaquim Lechà: CEO, Typeform

The CEO who turned a major accident into lifelong inspiration LOCATIONS: London, UK; San...

Federico Leproux: CEO, TeamSystem SpA

The former athlete with one eye on the bigger picture LOCATION: Milan, Italy LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Italian, English and...

Amber Vodegel: Founder, NED, Digital Health Expert

LOCATION: Surrey, UK LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Dutch, English, German and French CURRENT ROLES: None.

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

Sarah Harmon: NED, Strategic Advisor, Board Member

The American leader who’s bridging the culture gap in Europe Location: Madrid, Spain Languages Spoken: English and...

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...

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, Client Adviser, Rothschild & Co

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, Director, Alantra

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

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.

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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.

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, Oakley Capital

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.

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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...

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...

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Everything You Need To Know About The UK's New Investment Law: And Why It Could Reshape Angel Investing Forever

The government unveiled contentious legislation last Wednesday that effectively...

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Boardwave Live: the road to 2033

This post summarises the key sessions of Boardwave Live in Sept 2023. Plotting a course over 10 years for Europe to become a...

Four key takeaways from US and UK venture financing during 1H 2023

2023 has been a breathless year for private companies at both early and later growth stages. For...

Bye Bye Babylon

Overhyped by Hancock...and by me RORY CELLAN-JONES Here are a few things to be wary about.

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Blockchain Britain in Bitcoin Boost?

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4 conditions needed to scale your business and the European Software sector : Valencia Keynote

Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson recently took to the stage at TNW Valencia to share

4 Conditions for successfully Scaling the European Software Sector

TNW Valencia is just around the corner and Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson, will be taking to the stage in the opening morning.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

This weekend will have been a worrying time for many venture backed Boardwave members,

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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,...

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ASK THE EXPERT

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

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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

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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...

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Event Insights: Building Your Stellar Leadership Team

Date: Thursday, 9 May 2024 Location: London, UK Experts: Dan Hyde, CEO at...

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

The Key Lessons From Our Breakfast Debate Date: Wednesday 5 May, 2024.

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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.

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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...

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Software M&A best practice: Navigating Uncertainty

M&A is a critical for many software companies . Understanding the drivers is vital....

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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,..

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Motivation, inspiration, data and the right foundations

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

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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...

Operational Excellence

How to avoid the Success Trap

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

Operational Excellence

How good is your business?

Discusses a new European Software benchmark for CEOs to measure their business against

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

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Unmasking unconscious bias training: why it often falls short

We all want to ensure that our businesses offer the fairest possible environment, particularly....

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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...

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Tackling gender equity with Boardwave and Bain & Company

Gender equity is a hugely important topic for businesses today, both in Europe and...

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.

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