High-growth environments demand a lot from founders and leadership teams. The pace of innovation, constant decision-making, and pressure to perform can push even the most capable leaders into cycles of stress, overextension, and burnout. But sustainable leadership isn’t about working harder, it’s about building the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness that allow both leaders and businesses to thrive over the long term. This refreshingly honest and practical session explores the human side of entrepreneurship: the energy, values, and rhythms that quietly shape leadership capacity and business performance. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks, we’ll examine how stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing show up in leadership—and how addressing them can directly impact clarity, profitability, and long-term resilience. Tailored for the fast-moving tech community, this workshop meets founders where they are—ambitious, innovative, and often stretched thin—and provides practical tools to build endurance without burnout. Participants will learn strategies to navigate high-stakes environments more sustainably while strengthening both their personal leadership and the health of their business. Session Takeaways: Practical strategies for navigating stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing; A framework for self-leadership in high-growth, high-pressure environments and; Clarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time. Meet Your Presenter Matt Thomson […]

Expanding into Europe? Learn from those who’ve done it. Join us with the experts from ChannelCreator. Matt Ball and Elias Moubayed as they break down what it takes to sell and scale in Europe. From market entry to value props and go-to-market strategies, you’ll walk away with insights to help you expand without the upfront cost of hiring a local team. We’ll dive into: The size and scope of the European opportunity Where (and how) to launch your expansion How to navigate technical and language barriers Direct vs. indirect expansion—and what’s right for your business Meet your presenters... Matt Ball is an experienced business development professional with a strong background in sales and partnerships across various sectors, particularly in B2B software and eCommerce. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at ChannelCreator LLP and the Business Development Director for EMEA at Hostopia, Matt has successfully assisted over 85 software companies in expanding into European markets while minimizing risks. Additionally, Matt holds key roles in AAZZUR and ITQ Solutions Limited, focusing on embedded finance and eCommerce strategy, respectively. Previous leadership positions include Head of Sales UK & Ireland at Intershop Communications and Sales Director at WiredMinds AG.       Elias Moubayed […]