Boardwave

For years, the UK and Europe have lagged behind the United States in the race to lead the global software industry, due to geographical, cultural, linguistic, and legislative obstacles.    Boardwave’s White Paper, authored by our Co-Founder and CEO Phill Robinson, is aiming to combat these obstacles, by empowering our industry through a collaborative approach. To read the paper, which covers topics such as economic growth, technological sovereignty, and strategic autonomy, aimed at propelling the European software market, please click here: https://lnkd.in/d_t4Wcq8   #Boardwave #Makingwaves

Boardwave Live 2024: The Great Acceleration Last year, at our inaugural Boardwave Live event, we brought together over 200 of Europe’s top software leaders to chart a vision for the future of our industry. We laid out an ambitious framework for where we want to be in 10 years - creating a roadmap to establish Europe as a global software powerhouse. This year, it’s all about action. Boardwave Live 2024 is now only a month away and will focus on seizing the incredible opportunities before us. As the pace of innovation accelerates, the time to act is now. Boardwave Live itself has also grown and this year we are thrilled to be welcoming over 400 members, 30+ speakers, and hosting 3 interactive workshops and over 60 mentoring sessions. There's still time to join us as we explore how to leverage the momentum to achieve rapid growth, overcome challenges, and drive our companies - and our industry - towards that shared vision. Watch the highlights from last year to see how it all began. And get ready to be part of this year’s event. Whether you’re a start-up founder or scaling fast, Boardwave Live 2024 is designed to help propel your company to faster success. Register for your place here: https://lnkd.in/dQQHhNZE We can’t wait to see you there. #Boardwave #Makingwaves #BoardwaveLive2024 #TheGreatAcceleration #SoftwareLeadership

We are thrilled to unveil the full agenda for Boardwave Live 2024: The Great Acceleration - our flagship annual event that will bring together the brightest minds in European software to chart the future growth of our industry. The full line-up of speakers range from visionary start-up founders to CEOs of globally-renowned corporations, as well as investors and thought leaders who are leading the next wave of innovation. They’re ready to share their experiences and knowledge to help you accelerate your success. These speakers include:  Erin Platts - CEO, HSBC Innovation Banking R. Martin Chavez - Board Member, Alphabet, Partner & Vice Chair, Sixth Street Baroness Martha Lane Fox - President, British Chamber of Commerce Joaquim Lecha - CEO, Typeform Rich Waterworth - Former General Manager, TikTok (Europe) And many more… To discover the full agenda and speaker list, click here: https://lnkd.in/eiyscCvi #Boardwave #Makingwaves

Defying the Odds: Joaquim Lechà’s Journey from Athlete to Leading a Tech Powerhouse From the adrenaline of competitive jet-skiing to steering one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies, Joaquim Lecha has always pushed boundaries. As the CEO of Typeform, Joaquim has taken lessons from his early days as an athlete - resilience, risk management, and boldness - and applied them to the business world. An accident in his youth may have shifted his path, but it also ignited a drive that has propelled Typeform to a growth trajectory typically seen by U.S. tech giants. In an industry where European software companies often lag behind, Joaquim is setting a new standard, proving that with the right leadership, European companies can grow and scale at a global pace. In our latest Leaders’ Lives interview, Joaquim reveals the crucial skill he learned as a one-man consultancy firm that has been instrumental in his success. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the life and leadership of a CEO who is defying the statistics and leading by example. Discover Joaquim Lechà's story here: https://lnkd.in/eXW3u7UG #Boardwave #Makingwaves #Leadership #Typeform #EuropeanTech

Women in business can face a confidence paradox, where they are perceived as either lacking confidence or overdoing it, never fitting the typical leader's mould. Founder of WorkVue, and valued Boardwave member, Zara Nanu MBE has shared her thoughts on how it's time to redefine confidence. A thought of hers: inclusive options for networking events. As mentioned in the article, Boardwave is constantly striving to ensure our programme is as inclusive as possible, so that growth and success is accessible to every single one of our 1,600 members. Thank you Zara for thinking of us when tackling such an important topic. To read this amazing article, click here: https://lnkd.in/dwd9GCYp #Boardwave #Makingwaves

We are delighted to announce Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has joined Boardwave as our latest partner! Boston Consulting Group is a global consulting firm, who partners with leaders in business to tackle their most important challenges, to unlock their greatest opportunities. Much like Boardwave, its success is rooted in the spirit of deep collaboration and a global community of diverse individuals. We look forward to working alongside you over the coming years, Boston Consulting Group. Welcome! #Boardwave #Makingwaves

We’re thrilled to spotlight our partner OC&C Strategy Consultants’ commitment to driving real change in the software sector. Following the release of our White Paper earlier in the year, OC&C is stepping up to offer tangible help to Boardwave’s software scale-ups by generously offering pro-bono strategy sessions to our founders and CEOs. This initiative underscores OC&C's dedication to delivering practical strategies and sharp insights that propel business growth. A huge thank you to OC&C for being a stellar partner and for relentlessly supporting our mission to build a thriving ecosystem for software businesses. #Boardwave #Makingwaves

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Boardwave are proud to continue our partnership with Silver Agency, the amazing global B2B marketing agency. We can't wait to see what this next chapter of our partnership brings, with lots of exciting projects already underway! #Boardwave #Makingwaves

We’re excited to welcome Mercia Ventures to Boardwave as our latest partner! Mercia Ventures is a proactive investor focused on being the first-choice partner for growth for ambitious teams looking to raise equity investment of up to £10 million.   Already an active partner in the community, we cannot wait to continue this relationship over the coming years. Welcome on board, Mercia! #Boardwave #Makingwaves

UK public markets have underperformed relative to those in other G-7 countries since the global financial crisis. As reported by McKinsey & Company, Boardwave’s partner, the way to bridge this gap requires a broader view of the corporate landscape. McKinsey has created an incredible report ‘Aiming higher: embedding ‘systemic ambition’ to drive UK corporate growth’, in which extensive analysis showcases the performance of companies in the UK500. In doing this, the report identifies what stands out in these companies compared to their peers, thus giving leaders actionable insights on how to unlock outperformance. To read this extensive, invaluable report, click here: https://lnkd.in/etaSSY4W #Boardwave #Makingwaves