Web Summit After Hours Float x Betakit Present - Scaling Realities: An Honest Conversation on Growth in the Post-Boom Era

​The tech tides have shifted and scaling isn’t what it used to be . The days of easy capital and sky-high valuations are over—and for finance leaders, the path to sustainable growth is more complex than ever.

​Join us for a candid, closed-door conversation hosted by Float and Betakit with a select group of finance executives, VCs, and scale-up leaders to unpack what growth really looks like in 2025. This isn’t another startup hype session. It's a chance to talk shop, share war stories, and tackle the hard truths about scaling in a time when:

​💸 Funding is harder to secure—and the bar for investment is higher than ever

​🤖 AI has reset expectations—from operating models to headcount

​⚙️ Automation isn’t optional anymore—it’s table stakes

​📉 Not all tech is booming—and that’s forcing leaders to be more strategic, lean, and bold

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​Why Attend? This is not your average panel or pitch deck parade. Expect:

• ​Honest, off-the-record dialogue

• ​Curated cocktails, bites, and meaningful connections

• ​Peer insight from leaders who’ve been in the trenches

• ​A moment of reflection, strategy, and clarity amidst the Web Summit buzz

• ​Real questions answered about what’s happening, and what’s necessary to succeed

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​Seats are limited. We’re curating a tight room of operators, decision-makers, and finance leaders who get it. If you’ve been navigating the shift from “growth at all costs” to “smart, sustainable scale”—this room is for you.

​👉 Apply for an invitation. We'll follow up with confirmed guests privately.