Meet the experts joining our “Mastering sales as a startup or scale-up” panel discussion at the EU-Startups Summit 2025!

We are excited to bring you another thrilling and insightful panel discussion at this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Malta on April 24-25! Sales is the lifeblood of any startup, but scaling revenue efficiently requires the right strategies, tools, and mindset. In our panel “How to master sales as a startup or scale-up,” we’ll explore actionable […] The post Meet the experts joining our “Mastering sales as a startup or scale-up” panel discussion at the EU-Startups Summit 2025! appeared first on EU-Startups.

Mar 5, 2025 - 14:40

Meet the experts joining our “Mastering sales as a startup or scale-up” panel discussion at the EU-Startups Summit 2025!

We are excited to bring you another thrilling and insightful panel discussion at this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Malta on April 24-25! Sales is the lifeblood of any startup, but scaling revenue efficiently requires the right strategies, tools, and mindset.

In our panel “How to master sales as a startup or scale-up,” we’ll explore actionable insights on building high-performing sales teams, closing deals faster, and scaling revenue in competitive markets. Whether you’re a founder looking to refine your sales approach or an early-stage startup aiming to accelerate growth, this session is a must-attend.

To navigate the challenges and opportunities of startup sales, we’re bringing together a stellar lineup of experts:

Kai Brandt Lopez – CEO & Founder at Genesy

Kai Brandt is revolutionising B2B sales as the CEO & Founder of Genesy, an AI-powered platform that helps sales teams find and engage with the right prospects. Genesy streamlines the entire sales process by enabling businesses to effortlessly build targeted lead lists, enrich them with verified data, and automate multi-channel outreach—all within a single platform. With its unique AI sales chatbot, Genesy can engage, qualify, and book meetings with prospects in a fully automated way, making sales teams more efficient and results-driven. Under Kai’s leadership, Genesy has quickly gained traction, helping companies scale their sales operations with cutting-edge AI technology.

Sean Evers – VP of Sales & Partner at Pipedrive

Sean Evers, VP of Sales & Partner at Pipedrive, Sean is at the forefront of driving global sales growth and expanding the company’s partner ecosystem. Leading worldwide sales and distribution, he plays a key role in making Pipedrive the go-to CRM for sales teams. With over 15 years of experience in SaaS sales and leadership, Sean has built and scaled high-performing sales organisations, helping businesses optimise their sales processes. His insights on optimising sales processes and leveraging CRM tools will be invaluable for startups looking to enhance their sales efficiency

Iryna Krepchuk – Investment Associate at Trind Ventures

As an Investment Associate at Trind Ventures, Iryna Krepchuk focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage European startups with strong consumer and community components. With expertise in marketplaces, B2C, B2B2C, and platform-based business models, she plays a key role in evaluating investment opportunities and guiding founders through their fundraising and go-to-market strategies. Beyond investments, Iryna is a big advocate of using metrics and data to keep track of the company’s health and increase the chances of successful fundraising.

Zoltan Vardy – Founder & B2B Sales Expert at The Launch Code

Zoltan is a B2B sales advisor, author and speaker who helps founders accelerate their revenue growth by sharpening their focus and structuring their sales to scale faster. He’s generated $2 billion in sales over his 30 years as a C-suite executive and entrepreneur and has helped 200+ startups in 26 countries close high-ticket deals using The Launch Code sales framework — also the foundation of his book on founder-led sales. Zoltan has had successful exits as a founder and investor and is chairman of Antavo, an enterprise SaaS company.

BTW: Zoltan’s book The Launch Code reveals the mindset and strategies founders need to master B2B sales, close high-ticket deals, and accelerate their revenue growth. It will be available for purchase after this panel, and yes, Zoltan will also be signing those copies.

Join us on April 24-25, 2025, in sunny Malta to connect with startup leaders, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Europe. Secure your ticket today and be part of the movement driving innovation across the continent. Stay tuned for more updates, speaker announcements, and event highlights on our event page!

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