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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 brought over 400 members together for our largest annual flagship conference to date. The agenda featured world-class speakers offering exclusive insights on AI-driven growth, building resilience, improving board effectiveness, and lessons from the fintech revolution. Missed the event or want to revisit a session with your team? The full agenda is now available on demand for you to watch anytime, here: https://lnkd.in/eiyscCvi With 10 sessions to choose from, unlock industry-leading insights from the day and hear from speakers including Martha Lane Fox, Chano Fernandez, Elona Mortimer-Zhika, Joaquim Lecha, and Katie King, PhD. #Boardwave #MakingWaves #BoardwaveLive

The findings from our recent survey of over 300 software leaders revealed one of the key concerns for the majority of our members, from early founders all the way through the growth stages, was board development and how to build a board that drives growth. To address this challenge, Boardwave, alongside our partner Russell Reynolds Associates, hosted a dinner in London, to give our members insights and advice from two incredibly experienced and inspiring software leaders. Steven Black, Executive Director, Russell Reynolds Associates, sat down with Boardwave Patrons, Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS Software Group and Dawn Marriott, Partner, Hg, to tell their stories which have accumulated from multiple experiences on boards, including their experiences working together on the board of IRIS Software. It was an authentic and inspiring discussion. There were so many takeaways, but here are three that resonated... 💡 Be a chameleon. Every board is unique and you need to be able to adapt.  💡 Be a critical friend to the CEO and management team so they feel heard and supported. Empower them to succeed. 💡 Act fast when important decisions need to be made. This is imperative to the success of the business. We’d like to sincerely thank Dawn and Elona for their continued support to Boardwave, and this evening was no exception! We’d also like to thank our sponsors Russell Reynolds for making this event possible, and to Steven Black and Sean Roberts, for helping to guide the conversation. #Boardwave #MakingWaves

The Race to £100 million: Can European Software Match the US in the Next Decade? The findings from our recent survey of over 300 software leaders reveal something that might surprise you: a quarter of European software companies are on track to reach £100 million in revenue by 2033. But the real question is, can we help more companies get there too? At Boardwave Live, our co-founder and CEO, Phill Robinson, shared the key insights from this survey, highlighting the need to accelerate and scale faster, grow resilient businesses, and harness the power of AI without losing momentum. The time to act is now. That's why we announced the Boardwave Accelerate Programme at Boardwave Live: designed to provide all members with curated Breakout communities, mentoring support and the bespoke resources needed to help companies hit and surpass their growth targets. Are European software companies ready to lead the next wave of global innovation? Dive into our survey results and find out how we're setting the stage for success. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euUnwXkN #Boardwave #Makingwaves #BoardwaveLive 

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Leaders' Lives, our brand new premium coffee table book offering an in-depth look at the personal and professional journeys of 25 influential figures from across the European software landscape. This carefully curated collection shines a light on the real people driving Europe's software and technology sectors. It features a diverse group of leaders - CEOs, founders, investors, and industry pioneers - at various stages of their careers. Each leader shares personal stories, unique insights, and business experiences that have shaped their path to success. Order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/euvRWne5 #Boardwave #MakingWaves

As leaders, we’re always assessing potential threats to our businesses. But today, geopolitical risks are more front-and-center than ever before. With the line being blurred between sovereign risk and corporate risk, we were thrilled to welcome Rupert Jones CBE, Strategic, Leadership and Boardroom advisor, in conversation with Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor, The Economist. Rupert, drawing on his 30+ years of experience as a Major General, shared deep insights into navigating complex international crises - and offered practical advice on how our members can stay prepared in these uncertain times. Over an insightful dinner discussion, our members explored topics like supply chain resilience, today’s geopolitical landscape, and how businesses must step up to protect themselves amidst growing uncertainties. The message was clear: we can’t rely solely on governments for geopolitical stability. As business leaders, we need to ensure our companies are ready to adapt and withstand the risks that lie ahead. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Hg, for making this event possible. And to Rupert and Kenneth, thank you for sparking such an engaging and timely conversation. #Boardwave #MakingWaves

Boardwave Live: 5 Key Lessons From The Great Acceleration This year’s event was bigger and bolder than ever: 400+ leaders, 30+ top speakers, and one mission: to accelerate the AI-driven future of Europe’s tech sector. We heard bold predictions. We saw breakthrough innovations. And we learnt exactly what it takes to scale a business into a global giant. Curious about the top insights from the day?   From resilience to putting AI front and centre, we’ve wrapped it all up in one unmissable article: https://lnkd.in/eChTizb9 #BoardwaveLive #TheGreatAcceleration #MakingWaves #Boardwave

Zoom’s rise to success was meteoric - but the real story lies in how it managed to sustain and scale that success over time. Boardwave's latest case study unpacks Zoom’s journey from pandemic sensation to long-term powerhouse. Learn how its strategic decisions and growth tactics enabled it to build lasting value in an ever-evolving marketplace. To read the case study, click here: https://lnkd.in/eqMiG7MZ #Boardwave #Makingwaves

We had the pleasure of returning to Amsterdam this morning for a breakfast, where industry leaders from different stages of growth, came together to share insights on their perspectives on scaling and the valuable lessons that we can all learn from them.    We were especially fortunate to have Ilonka Jankovich, Ulrik Nehammer and Ruud Van der Kruk join us, sharing their journeys and what it means to scale at various stages of business growth.   Our speakers shared their stories of critical moments that propelled them to success, practical tips and what investors look for in a founder.  They emphasised the importance of leadership, maintaining a strong purpose, and the crucial role effective leadership plays in driving growth.   Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this event a success! And a special thank you to Rubio Impact Ventures for hosting in their beautiful office.    We can’t wait to return to Amsterdam in the New Year! #Boardwave #Leadership #ScalingUp #SoftwareIndustry #GrowthJourney