Amsterdam Tech Soirée: Thriving in Hypergrowth
Amsterdam Tech Soirée: Thriving in Hypergrowth
Lessons from AI founders who’ve been there.
Scaling an AI company is messy, fast, and unforgiving. This exclusive Amsterdam Tech Soirée, organised by Fortino Capital & The AI Foundry, brings together a curated group of 100 top AI founders to hear Bob van Luijt (Founder/CEO, Weaviate) and Sebastiaan Scholten (Founder/CTO, Workwize) share what it’s like to be in the thick of it, from hiring at speed to managing technical complexity and investor demands. No theory. No fluff. Just candid lessons from founders living hypergrowth right now.
Featured Speakers
Bob van Luijt — CEO & Founder, Weaviate
Sebastiaan Scholten — CTO & Founder, Workwize
What to Expect
Unfiltered insights from founders who’ve scaled through chaos
Lessons on leadership, tech, hiring, and culture in hypergrowth
Candid Q&A with speakers and fellow founders
Drinks, bites, and high-value networking with other AI founders
This is a curated gathering, max. 100 AI founders.
Schedule
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Location: The AI Foundry, Parnassusweg 126, Amsterdam
18:00 – 18:30
Doors open, drinks & networking
18:30 – 18:40
Welcome & Opening
18:40 – 19:10
Fireside chat with Bob van Luijt (Founder/CEO, Weaviate)
19:10 – 19:40
Fireside chat with Sebastiaan Scholten (Founder/CTO, Workwize)
19:40 – 20:00
Panel: Q&A
20:00 – 21:00
Networking & Drinks
Who Should Attend
AI Founders scaling from early traction to global markets
CTOs & CEOs navigating rapid growth
Founders preparing for Series A/B and beyond
Operators in high-growth AI companies
Cost: Free (curared, max. 100 participants)
Submit your Challenge: What is your biggest challenge in getting into hyper growth mode?
Questions? anthony.meijer@adami.ai