Scaling your business is incredibly exciting. You build your innovative business idea into a company with a sustainable and resilient existence. At the same time, this phase brings along the necessary challenges and pitfalls. Only 10% of the companies reach the scale-up phase.
How do you know when your business is ready to scale? And how can you increase the chances of taking that next step successfully? With the Transitverser Groeien en Opschalen program, you will gain the insights, practical tools, and guidance to focus on growing your business. In four days, you will work on your strategy, organization, and goals, so that you can take the next step well prepared.
Day 1 | November 17
The new dot on the horizon
As an entrepreneur, you are taken back to the ‘why’ of the company. The mission, vision and goals are re-focused and we help you set the right goal in sight. This way, you get a clear idea of where you want to go and what course that fits into.
Working towards your goals
Where are your biggest opportunities and challenges? In short, interdisciplinary discussions allow you to explore your needs and discuss your bottlenecks. At the end of the day, you have a clear picture of your most important goals and know what you want to work on.
Experts: Peter van der Fluit, Menno van Dijk & André Knol
Day 2 | November 18
Scales? How do you do that?
You are increasingly drawn into the theory and practice of successful scaling. This is the start of the ‘go to market model’. You learn how customers adopt innovations, how to distinguish between ‘must-have’ and ‘nice-to-have’ criteria, and how to find the right combination between market segment and value proposition.
Organization development & introduction
ScaleUpScan Growth requires an organization that is ready for the next phase. With ScaleUpScan you gain insight into the phase in which your company is currently located and discover which aspects you need to focus on in order to continue scaling. Experts: Peter van der Fluit, Menno van Dijk
Day 3 | December 10
Successful scaling with Scale Up Play
In this active workshop, you discuss detailed cases with other entrepreneurs and learn from each other’s experiences. You further develop your go-to-market strategy and make it concrete and ready for implementation.
Continues Due Diligence & Investment Ready
Do you want to be able to switch quickly when a financing opportunity arises? Then it is important to have your due diligence process in order. In this practical workshop you will learn how and why as an entrepreneur you can be prepared at all times for the financing process. You will delve deeper into the feasibility and scalability of your business, with special attention to internationalization. This will better prepare you to recognize opportunities and capitalize on them. Experts: Peter van der Fluit & Sebastian Kuntz
Day 4 | January 20
Objective Key Results
How do you ensure that everyone within your company works towards the same goals? You will practically work with Objectives and Key Results (OKR). This methodology helps you translate the company goals into concrete goals at the departmental and personal level. You will learn how to avoid over-scaling too early and how to reach your full potential.
Working towards your goals
All the insights and elements from the previous meetings come together. You translate what you have learned into a clear and concrete plan that you can immediately start working on. This way, you know which steps are necessary to further grow and scale your business successfully. Additionally, you can meet potential coaches and the subsequent programming.
Experts: Peter van der Fluit & André Knol
Closing drink
Close the program with new insights and new connections. One of the most important success factors of growth is collaboration. Get to know the Founders For Founders network and meet participants from previous editions. Share experiences, discover new opportunities for collaboration, and make customized arrangements that align with your ambitions.
“The opportunity to work concretely with other entrepreneurs on the transition to a future-proof industry. Not just talking about innovation and sustainability, but actually doing it. Thanks to the mix of content, practical case studies and like-minded entrepreneurs, our doubts were immediately dispelled. The program is not just a theoretical exercise, but provides actionable insights.”
– Martijn Schut, Facta
Sign up here Available for the 4-day Transit Accelerator Grow and Scale
- Participation is free
- Location: Techport Innovation Centre, Kanaalstraat 7, 1975 BA IJmuiden
- Times: 9:30 – 16:30
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