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The Definitive Guide to Peak Startup

Peak Startup

In this Session: Embark on a journey of growth and ambition with our panel discussion, which is a golden opportunity for startups in the Benelux region aspiring to achieve global unicorn status. Our panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders will share their invaluable insights and firsthand experiences on expanding beyond local markets, overcoming cross-border challenges, and implementing scalable strategies for international success. Discover the secrets of transforming a regional startup into a global powerhouse, learn about navigating different business cultures, and grasp the nuances of international market dynamics. Whether you're eyeing your next big market or just starting to dream big, this panel will provide you with the roadmap to scale your business to new, unprecedented heights. About the Speaker: Jean-Baptiste is an Investment Associate at Smartfin. Prior to joining Smartfin, he worked for several years as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan, both in Brussels and London. Before that, he successfully completed internships at Bencis Capital Partners and Lazard. Jean-Baptiste holds a Master in Business Engineering degree from KU Leuven and Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. Niels Van Driessche is part of Fortino Capital's VC team, dedicated to investing in European B2B SaaS companies during their Seed to Series A rounds. He has a background in strategy and finance, previously working as a manager for Monitor Deloitte. On the side, Niels is a hobbyist coder who likes to experiment with the latest tech to automate mundane tasks while deepening his investment thesis. Lucas Stoops is a Partner at 6 Degrees Capital. He looks for extraordinary entrepreneurs. Founders with vision, ambition and energy. Exceptionally talented individuals or teams which are able to attract talent and lead an organisation. And above all, execute. Prior to 6 Degrees, Lucas was a Principal at Force Over Mass Capital. He also worked in the investment banking division of JP Morgan, where he was part of the Technology, Media &amp; Telecom (TMT) team. Lucas graduated from the University of Antwerp and holds an MBA from INSEAD. While studying, Lucas co-founded Capitant, a leading platform for students interested in financial markets. Mila Jovicevich In the past 7 years she has been heavily involved in communities catering to high net work individuals, start up and scale up founders. Most recently she has been focusing on helping late stage startups scale through creating meaningful connections and tackling business growth hurdles. At Techleap she is the Program lead for the Techleap Scaleup Community founded by HRH Prince Constantijn van Oranje. Prior to this she was General Manager for EYES a private network of founders started by the renown Swiss Happel family. Next to being heavily involved with tech founders, Mila is also an award winning multi-media artists and has founded an art foundation in Rotterdam to nurture a community of artists and designers in the The Netherlands. &nbsp;

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