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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.

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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:...

Sei nel settore B2B e desideri espanderti in nuovi paesi. A parte una piccola localizzazione, la tua soluzione è completamente indipendente dalla posizione e quindi potresti facilmente servire clienti stranieri.

Tuttavia, la grande sfida è come raggiungere le aziende in un paese straniero quando non hai reti lì, nessuna presenza del marchio e non conosci la cultura aziendale locale o non parli la lingua locale.

Hai bisogno di apriporta - persone locali che hanno competenze rilevanti nel settore, connessioni necessarie e vedono il valore della tua offerta. Questi apriporta faranno presentazioni e ti connetteranno con le persone giuste nelle aziende giuste. Di solito non vendono per te, ma ti offrono l'opportunità di presentare la tua offerta al pubblico giusto.

Ma...

Spesso ci vengono chieste prove concrete dell'impatto che i consulenti hanno su un'azienda. Il "The Scaleup report" di Startup Genome presenta alcuni risultati interessanti al riguardo.

Secondo il rapporto, la correlazione tra il ricorso a consulenti e il successo della startup nella scalata è evidente. Il rapporto afferma che, rispetto alle aziende che non utilizzano consulenti, una società che utilizza uno o due consulenti ha il 100% di probabilità di scalare con successo. Le aziende che utilizzano tre o quattro consulenti hanno, ancora una volta, il 50% di probabilità in più di riuscire a scalare rispetto a quelle che ne utilizzano uno o due.

Secondo il rapporto, il ricorso a consulenti è il fattore più importante per...

Benvenuti al "Manuale dei consulenti: Guida pratica all'utilizzo efficace dei consulenti per il successo aziendale". Siamo entusiasti di presentarvi un manuale pratico che si propone di far lavorare i consulenti per la vostra azienda.

Nell'arena commerciale di oggi, in continua evoluzione, avere i consulenti giusti al proprio fianco può cambiare le carte in tavola. Questa guida è stata pensata per aiutare le aziende di qualsiasi dimensione a sfruttare l'esperienza dei consulenti e a trasformarla in un successo tangibile.

Non si tratta di un gergo sofisticato, ma di una guida che va dritta al sodo. Vi mostreremo come capire di che tipo di consulenti potreste avere bisogno, come trovarli e, soprattutto, come costruire una partnership solida e fruttuosa. Stiamo parlando di...

TRE PUNTI CHIAVE:

1. Spiegate brevemente cosa vi rende adatti al ruolo e perché siete interessati.
2. Tenete presente che la maggior parte delle candidature viene consegnata in forma anonima, quindi non è sufficiente fare riferimento al vostro profilo LinkedIn.
3. Le candidature dei consulenti con il pacchetto Advisor Priority Premium saranno inviate con tutti i dettagli (profilo Linkedin, e-mail, ecc.).

CONSIGLI DEI CONSULENTI PER IL RECLUTAMENTO DI BOARDIO: COME DISTINGUERSI DALLA MASSA

In media, riceviamo 8 candidature per ogni ricerca di consulente o membro del consiglio di amministrazione su Boardio, ma in alcuni casi anche più di 40 candidature. Ciò significa che la selezione iniziale si basa soprattutto sulla vostra candidatura e sul vostro profilo LinkedIn.

Mentre il...

Stiamo cercando individui ben connessi o esperti nel loro settore per diventare ambasciatori di Boardio. Il compito principale di un ambasciatore di Boardio è quello di fornire potenziali clienti a Boardio. Fornire potenziali clienti significa mettere in contatto uno dei manager di paese di Boardio con un'azienda (o un'entità come un Acceleratore) interessata a consulenti o guidare le parti interessate alla pagina "Inizia" utilizzando l'URL personalizzato dell'ambasciatore. Il manager di paese di Boardio chiude l'affare e fornisce il servizio utilizzando la piattaforma globale di Boardio.

Gli ambasciatori ricevono il 30% del fatturato che Boardio addebita all'azienda (i prezzi di Boardio partono da 1900 € ma la tariffazione può essere regolata per ogni cliente).

Siamo interessati a qualsiasi tipo di azienda,...

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...