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Why hyper-focused events are a startup’s secret weapon
News 6 min

Why hyper-focused events are a startup’s secret weapon

For startup founders, events offer a spectrum of opportunities. On one end, you have the mega-conferences, bustling hubs of innovation that bring together tens of thousands of people. They’re fantastic…

Sophie Marquet · 20 Oct 2025
Why events still matter in the age of AI
News 4 min

Why events still matter in the age of AI

AI is reshaping how people discover information. Search traffic, once the lifeblood of websites, is plummeting as AI tools provide answers and context immediately, eliminating the need to browse to…

Mauro Battellini · 14 Oct 2025
JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials
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JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials

After a successful first edition, JEC Investor Day 2026 is now returning for its second year with expanded ambitions.

Anna Heim · 13 Oct 2025
Best Startup Events for B2B SaaS Founders (Not the Obvious Ones)
News 5 min

Best Startup Events for B2B SaaS Founders (Not the Obvious Ones)

TechCrunch Disrupt? Overrated. Web Summit? A $4,700 mistake I’ll never make again. I’ve burned $18K learning which startup events actually matter for B2B SaaS founders trying to close deals-not just…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
Startup Event Networking: 7 Tactics That Get You Remembered
News 9 min

Startup Event Networking: 7 Tactics That Get You Remembered

At SaaStr 2023, I had a 12-minute conversation with a VP of Partnerships at a Series C company. No pitch. No business cards. Just asked him about his biggest challenge…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
News 13 min

B2B Events International Expansion: Accelerate Your Tech Partnerships Through Strategic Trade Shows and Conferences

B2B events international expansion represents one of the fastest and most effective pathways for tech startups and API SaaS companies to establish meaningful partnerships, validate product-market fit, and secure their…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
News 18 min

Entering US Market Through B2B Events: Complete Strategy for Finding Strategic Partners

Entering US market through B2B events is the fastest path for international founders to build meaningful partnerships and establish market presence. With over 330 million consumers and the world’s largest…

Stéphane Paillard · 10 Oct 2025
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