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So you’ve developed something groundbreaking.

Maybe it’s a new material. A patented algorithm. Or a device that could revolutionize clean energy, healthcare, or something in between.

You’ve got the IP. The prototypes. The citations.
Now all you need is… customers.

And this, dear innovator, is where things get tricky.

Deeptech: High on IQ, Low on GTM

Research-based and deeptech startups are brilliant—literally.
They’re usually built by engineers, scientists, or professors with PhDs and a passion for solving hard problems.

But taking a deeptech innovation from the lab to the market?...

A COSMETICS BRAND ENTERING THE GERMAN MARKET

How does a Nordic cosmetics brand enter the German market? Not very easily without some local help.

Our client, a fast-growing cosmetics brand generating €5 million in revenue, wanted to enhance their sales in Germany. They asked us to find an advisor to collaborate with the local team and gain access to German distribution channels.

We identified several candidates with suitable backgrounds from our pool of 10,000 advisors, including 800 from Germany. After conducting interviews, the company began working with an advisor who had successfully established a cosmetic brand in the entire DACH region and thus had a broad network in the industry.

A STARTUP NEEDING ACCESS TO HOTELS IN GERMANY

Our...

You’ve just raised a round of funding, your product is humming along nicely, and it’s time to conquer Europe. First stop: Germany. Efficient, wealthy, centrally located—what’s not to love?

And then you discover the fax machine.

Willkommen to Germany

Germany is many things: an engineering powerhouse, a land of world-class manufacturing, a haven for mittelstand companies that quietly dominate global niches. It’s also the country where government offices, banks, and even some startups still ask you to fax documents.

Not email. Not upload. Fax.

But don’t be fooled by the 1990s tech nostalgia—Germany is a serious market....

Verified Advisor is a premium verification service for advisors on our platform that enhances profile credibility and trustworthiness, both for advisors and the clients. For a one-time verification fee (€99), advisors can elevate their profile with the Verified Advisor Badge, signalling to potential clients that they have been vetted by our team.

How It Works:

Profile Verification Process: Our team conducts a review of the advisor's LinkedIn profile, followed by a 30-minute interview to validate their experience, expertise, and gain insight into the types of advisory roles they are most interested in.

Exclusive Notes for Our Country Managers: Our Country Managers receive notes on the advisor’s background and preferences, allowing us...

We’ve had hundreds of conversations with companies across various industries, gaining invaluable insights into the challenges growth companies face during global expansion.

In this 1-hour call, we’ll focus on your business, discussing where you are now, your future goals, and the actions you’re considering. You’ll receive candid feedback and expert recommendations to help guide your next steps.

Working with a wide variety of companies has provided us with invaluable insights into the typical challenges growth companies face when expanding globally. We’ve also observed which actions lead to success and which fall short.

Now, we want to share these insights with companies aiming for international markets.

In this 1-hour call, the focus is entirely on your business. We’ll discuss where...

Are you ready to take your business to the next level with expert guidance? Our email training series is designed to teach you everything you need to know about working with advisors to achieve real business success. Whether you’re aiming to expand into new markets, raise funding, or improve your overall strategy, this training will equip you with the tools and insights to get the most from your advisors.

• Learn how to identify the right advisors for your specific business needs.
• Understand best practices for building successful advisor relationships.
• Gain insights on advisor compensation and how to manage their role effectively.

We will send you 8 short emails, one every other day.

Sign up for this free email...

At BOARDIO, we are experts in internationalization and business development. We can assist with the entire process or help with specific stages you’re not ready to handle on your own.

• We can help define and implement your internationalization strategy.
• We can create a network of local agents in your target countries.
• We can manage this network for you if needed.
• We can identify local distributors and introduce your products to them.
• We can negotiate terms and conditions according to your requirements.
• We offer tailored solutions to fit your specific needs.

Let’s discuss your needs. Tell us where you are, and we’ll build your internationalization strategy together. To get started, please provide us with some basic...

Boardio Export Office (BEO) offers companies an efficient, cost-effective way to expand globally. With BEO, businesses can tap into new markets with minimal effort, leveraging BOARDIO's network of 8500+ local advisors to navigate complex regulations, sales channels, and cultural nuances.

Sales are the lifeblood of any business. When sales are thriving, other challenges seem manageable. The most effective way to drive sales growth is through internationalization—expanding your customer base across borders. But going global isn't easy. It involves navigating regulations, establishing new sales channels, and dealing with language barriers and payment systems. These complexities can demand significant investment and time.

What if there were a simpler, faster, and more affordable way to go international?

At BOARDIO, we’ve developed a solution:...

Estás en el negocio B2B y te gustaría expandirte a nuevos países. Aparte de una localización menor, tu solución es completamente independiente de la ubicación, y por lo tanto, podrías servir fácilmente a clientes extranjeros.

Sin embargo, el gran desafío es cómo llegar a las empresas en un país extranjero cuando no tienes redes allí, no tienes presencia de marca y no conoces la cultura empresarial local ni hablas el idioma local.

Necesitas abridores de puertas: personas locales que tengan la experiencia relevante en la industria, las conexiones necesarias y que vean el valor de tu oferta. Estos abridores de puertas harán presentaciones y te conectarán con las personas adecuadas en las empresas adecuadas. No suelen vender por ti, pero...

A menudo nos piden pruebas concretas sobre el impacto que tienen los asesores en una empresa. El informe "The Scaleup report" de Startup Genome presenta algunas conclusiones interesantes al respecto.

Según el informe, la correlación entre el uso de asesores y el éxito de las startups a la hora de escalar es clara. El informe afirma que, en comparación con las empresas que no utilizan asesores, una empresa que utiliza uno o dos asesores tiene un 100% más de probabilidades de escalar con éxito. Las empresas que utilizan tres o cuatro asesores tienen, una vez más, un 50% más de probabilidades de éxito en la ampliación en comparación con las que utilizan uno o dos.

Según el...

Bienvenido a "Manual sobre asesores: Una Guía Práctica para Utilizar Asesores con Eficacia para el Éxito Empresarial". Estamos encantados de presentarle un manual práctico para que los asesores trabajen para su empresa.

En el panorama empresarial actual, en constante evolución, contar con los asesores adecuados puede cambiar las reglas del juego. Esta guía está diseñada para ayudar a empresas de cualquier tamaño a aprovechar la experiencia de los asesores y convertirla en un éxito tangible.

Nada de jerga extravagante: vamos directamente al grano. Le mostraremos cómo averiguar qué tipo de asesores podría necesitar, cómo encontrarlos y, lo que es más importante, cómo establecer una asociación sólida y fructífera. Hablamos de personas reales con aptitudes reales que ayudan a su empresa...

TRES PUNTOS CLAVE:

1. Explique brevemente qué le hace idóneo para el puesto y por qué le interesa.
2. Tenga en cuenta que la mayoría de las solicitudes se entregan de forma anónima, por lo que no basta con hacer referencia a su perfil de LinkedIn.
3. Las candidaturas de asesores con el paquete premium Prioridad Asesor se entregarán con todos los detalles (perfil de Linkedin, correo electrónico, etc.).

CONSEJOS DE LOS CONSULTORES DE CONTRATACIÓN DE BOARDIO: CÓMO DESTACAR ENTRE LA MULTITUD

Por término medio, recibimos 8 solicitudes por cada búsqueda de consejero o miembro de consejo en Boardio, pero en algunos casos, incluso más de 40 solicitudes. Esto significa que la selección inicial se basa en gran medida...

Estamos buscando individuos bien conectados o expertos en su campo para convertirse en embajadores de Boardio. La tarea principal de un embajador de Boardio es proporcionar clientes potenciales a Boardio. Proporcionar clientes potenciales significa conectar a uno de los gerentes de país de Boardio con una empresa (o una entidad como un Acelerador) interesada en asesores o guiando a las partes interesadas a la página "Comenzar" utilizando la URL personalizada del embajador. El gerente de país de Boardio cierra el trato y proporciona el servicio utilizando la plataforma global de Boardio.

Los embajadores reciben el 30 % de los ingresos que Boardio cobra a la empresa (los precios de Boardio comienzan desde 1900 € pero la tarificación puede ajustarse para...

Boardio (www.boardio.com) with 9000 advisors from 100 countries is a leading platform and service connecting SMEs, startups and research ventures with highly qualified advisors. Our key focus is to help companies expand overseas with the help of local advisors. 

We are now expanding the service into several new countries and seek several highly motivated and independent Country Managers/Lead/Directors to drive our business in their regions. We are especially interested in the following countries but encourage interested also from other countries to apply:

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• New Zealand
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• United States

As the Country Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Fully managing and growing Boardio's presence in your region
• Building...