Building Teams That Stay: The Hard Truths of Hiring, Retention & Culture at Scale
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For leaders who want to build teams worth fighting for - and cultures people never want to leave.
This edition will be guided by Boris Bogaert - serial entrepreneur, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Pitchdrive and one of Belgium's most respected voices in startup leadership.
The Growth Experience blends real-world founder wisdom, candid conversation and practical frameworks to help leaders rethink how they build, retain and energise their teams.
If you're ready to hear from someone who's been in the trenches - building companies, scaling teams and keeping his best people close long after they've moved on - this is the room to be in!
Meet our facilitators
Boris Bogaert
From helping build legendary Belgian tech companies like Netlog and Rydoo (acquired by Sodexo Group), to now backing the next generation of European founders through Pitchdrive - one of Belgium's most exciting early-stage VC firms. Boris has spent over two decades learning what it really takes to attract exceptional people, build high-performing teams, and create cultures that last.
David Dawoud
Will be hosting and moderating this session, guiding the conversation with a deep understanding of what it takes to build high-performing teams.
With over 15 years of experience, his background includes People & Talent leadership roles at Demodesk, DESelect, Rydoo and Hewlett-Packard.
Boris Bogaert
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Pitchdrive
David Dawoud
Country Manager at WorkfullyWhat to Expect:
Closed Door Experience · Executive Group · Private Room · Breathwork Masterclass · Executive Dinner
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Welcome & Networking
A relaxed arrival that sets the tone for presence, openness and connection within the group. -
Fireside Masterclass with Boris Bogaert
A candid, interactive session where Boris shares hard-won lessons from building and scaling multiple tech companies - and now investing in the next wave. Expect unfiltered insights on what it really means to lead, how to attract people who raise the bar, and why culture isn't something you set once - it's something you fight for every day. - Application Discussion
Turn insights into action. Share real leadership challenges and translate learnings into concrete next steps with the support of your cohort. - Executive Dinner
End the evening with a curated dinner in an elegant private setting - deepening conversations and building relationships that extend well beyond the room.
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You’ll Walk Away With:
A founder's perspective on what separates good teams from the ones that change industries
Practical strategies for attracting, retaining and motivating top talent even in competitive markets
Insights on building a "core team" mentality — the kind of people you'd go to war with
Proven approaches to keeping your best people in your orbit, even after they move on
Fresh perspectives from other senior leaders navigating similar people challenges
New connections with leaders who take culture and talent as seriously as you do
Closed door · Invite-only · Apply to join the guest list
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