Pitch. Build. Scale. Repeat.

At LEVEL UP Peter shares his perspective on leadership, innovation and strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest level of global technology, he offers valuable insights into scaling innovation, building resilient ecosystems and creating lasting economic impact.

In his keynote, Thijs shares an honest entrepreneurial story about the challenges of building breakthrough food technology: the lessons learned, the mistakes made and the successes achieved, including raising €70 million over the past five years. His story offers a practical look at innovation, resilience and why creating healthy, sustainable ingredients truly matters.

What founders misunderstand about funding, growth and investability

In her keynote at LEVEL UP, Jacqueline shares the lessons, mistakes and painful truths behind becoming truly investable. Why do founders raise too early, chase the wrong investors or mistake a high valuation for a great deal? And what are investors really looking for when they assess your team, traction, timing and growth potential?
Expect a personal, fast-paced and candid story packed with fundraising lessons in her talk

At LEVEL UP, Hamed will join Leanne Joseph for an interview, sharing lessons from turning breakthrough technology into a trusted product for demanding international customers. This session explores how founders can validate complex innovations, build strong ecosystems, attract capital and talent, and evolve from inventor into company builder.

A session for founders who want to build not just a startup, but a company with lasting global impact.