For B2B Seed and Series A Startups

design your B2B startup to scale in 4 weeks

$2.5K
4 weeks
3,000+
customers
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scaling

Building a product, gaining some traction, and raising some money is a great start. But the real challenge hits founders when it's time to scale.
Weak marketing, slow execution, poor market-fit, low retention, inadequate support. The list of reasons for startup failure is long. That's why 9 out of 10 startups fail within their first 5 years. Most founders are not ready to bring their startup to the next level.
Our live remote Growth Leap for Startups Program will give you the leadership, operational, and go-to-market skills to stack the odds in your favour.
Our Growth Leap for Startups Program helps you:
Scale customer acquisition with a sharpened GTM strategy and growth loops
Boost your prioritization skills and manage a slick data-driven product roadmap
Design scalable operations and team behaviors that lead to clockwork execution
Develop leadership skills that inspire your team and create a productive vibe at work
Find the best funding strategy for your business and goals.

hands on

Our Growth Leap for Startup Program equips B2B Seed to Series A startup leaders with the essential skills, mindset, and tools needed to stand out. We transform struggling teams into structured, impact-driven contenders ready to compete effectively, achieve profitability, and find the best funding options in this challenging environment.

Here's what you can expect in this live remote program.
Week 1  Go-to-Market Strategy, Customer Acquisition, and Growth Loops
Week 2Product Development, Growth Experiments, MVTs, and Retention
Week 3 How to Lead, Build a Solid Culture, and Execute Like Clockwork
Week 4 Fund Your Business: The VC-Backed or Bootstrapped Way
Bonus Access to DELL for Startups Program
Post Program Potential Investor Meetings for Successful Teams
Investor Network
There are many ways to fund a business. Successful participants who need funding will have access to our investor network which includes some of the well-known names below, plus many more.

pitch

info

A live program
delivered remotely
Duration: 4 weeks

Format:
- 1 x 2-hour weekly live group session
- Action-oriented assignments
- 1 x weekly 1-on-1 meeting with your mentor

Cost: US$2,500 per startup (no equity dilution)

Next Cohort: Nov. 18, 2024

access to builders

During the program, we host two Growth Talks. These are live panel discussions with two selected experts. Participants have a special access to the guests and can ask them specific questions about their startups.

Past events included:
2024 Cohort Experts Coming soon
Arvid Kahl - Growth Talks at Growth Leap

Arvid Kahl

Entrepreneur, author, and investor | Author of Zero to Sold and Editor of The Bootstrapped Founder

Robbie O'Conner - Growth Talks - Growth Leap

Robbie O'Connor

GM EMEA Notion |
ex Asana, Dropbox, Google

Hendrik Schriefer - Growth Talks - Growth Leap

Andrew Gazdecki

Founder & CEO of Acquire.com | serial entrepreneur

Alexej Habinski - Growth Talks at Growth Leap

Alexej Habinski

Growth Strategist |
Investor, ex foodora, TIER, Rocket Internet

mentors

You’ll be well supported
Michel Gagnon - CEO Plista, Strategic Advisor Stun and Awe, Founder Growth leap

Michel Gagnon
CEO, Stun and Awe

Global MD, plista (GroupM/WPP)
Mentor, Heartfelt_
Advisor, Greentech Alliance
Management Consultant, PwC

Michel is a tech leader, entrepreneur, and advisor. He has been Global MD at plista, an adtech company owned by WPP. He is Advisor at Stun and Awe, and Mentor at Greentech Alliance and APX (Axel Springer & Porsche).

Over the years, he has:
•Led a 100-people company including a 40-people strong product and engineering team.
•Launched multi-million-dollar products and developed strategies to grow margins by 40%-50%.
•Launched markets like the U.S. ($21M) and Australia ($10M).
•Conducted business across the world: Australia, Canada, China, EU, LATAM, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, U.A.E., and the U.S.
•Helped 50+ startups and scaleups expand into new markets, validate product ideas, and design their operations to scale.
•Former Management Consultant at PwC.
•Strategy and International Business Development at Bombardier.

Michel has studied and worked in Canada, China, and Germany. He speaks English, French, Spanish fluently and knows his way around in German and Chinese.

Target Participants

Is the Growth Leap for Startups Program right for you?
Our program was designed for B2B Seed and Series A startups who feel stuck or struggle to get to the next level.
  • ❌   You don't have a startup idea or are in the idea validation phase.
  • ❌   You don't have an MVP or any paying customers.
  • ❌   You don't want to or don't have the means to invest in yourself right now.
  • ❌   You are looking for B2C expertise.
  • ✅ You are overwhelmed with the challenges in your startup and seek effective solutions.
  • ✅ You need to achieve market fit and would like outside expertise
  • ✅ You struggle with developing and executing effective go-to-market strategies.
  • ✅ You are uncertain about leading and building a healthy company culture.
  • ✅ You need support to plan your next funding round and learn to better engage with potential investors.

what they say

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

"Michel is a solid experienced sounding board and helps me cut through the noise. The tools helped me stay ... "

Sallyann Della Casa
Founder & CEO | GLEAC

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,

“Michel’s experience in running a company was clear from the first minutes we spoke. Within weeks he helped me prioritize focus on the most important work... ”

Thién D. Nguyen
Founder and CEO | spreekit

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

"Michel is a solid experienced sounding board and helps me cut through the noise. The tools helped me stay ... "

Sallyann Della Casa
Founder & CEO | GLEAC

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,

“Michel’s experience in running a company was clear from the first minutes we spoke. Within weeks he helped me prioritize focus on the most important work... ”

Thién D. Nguyen
Founder and CEO | spreekit

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

"Michel is a solid experienced sounding board and helps me cut through the noise. The tools helped me stay ... "

Sallyann Della Casa
Founder & CEO | GLEAC

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,

“Michel’s experience in running a company was clear from the first minutes we spoke. Within weeks he helped me prioritize focus on the most important work... ”

Thién D. Nguyen
Founder and CEO | spreekit

“The team knows what it takes to move startups from zero to success. Authentic and honest, they can help you boost value creation...”

David Pereira, CEO of Omoqo
CEO of Omoqo, Product Coach, Author

“The team really knows how to help you focus and act on your top priorities. They’re action-oriented and draw on a really diverse business expertise.”

Nadim Choucair,
Co-Founder, Global Goals Directory,
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