Events & Summits
Throughout the year, Mainsail Partners hosts events and summits that bring together leaders from across our portfolio companies to network, share ideas, and brainstorm strategies to efficiently grow their software companies. Mainsail also brings its team of operators and industry experts to share actionable insights and relevant case studies to support our CEOs and functional leaders. We also take the time to have fun and connect on a personal level.
Throughout the year, Mainsail Partners hosts events and summits that bring together leaders from across our portfolio companies to network, share ideas, and brainstorm strategies to efficiently grow their software companies. Mainsail also brings its team of operators and industry experts to share actionable insights and relevant case studies to support our CEOs and functional leaders. We also take the time to have fun and connect on a personal level.
RECENT EVENTS
SALES & MARKETING GROWTH SUMMIT
October 3 – 4, 2023 | Phoenix, AZ
Sales and Marketing leaders from across Mainsail’s portfolio gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2023 Growth Summit. The team shared ideas and best practices on key topics and issues facing GTM leaders today. In addition to being productive, the team had fun networking and hitting at Topgolf.
Topics Covered:
- Nailing your ICP
- Cross-selling into your customer base
- Building outbound sales teams for success
- Planning for 2024
RECENT EVENTS
SALES & MARKETING GROWTH SUMMIT
October 3 – 4, 2023 | Phoenix, AZ
Sales and Marketing leaders from across Mainsail’s portfolio gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2023 Growth Summit. The team shared ideas and best practices on key topics and issues facing GTM leaders today. In addition to being productive, the team had fun networking and hitting at Topgolf.
Topics Covered:
- Nailing your ICP
- Cross-selling into your customer base
- Building outbound sales teams for success
- Planning for 2024
CFO SUMMIT
August 30 – 31, 2023 | Austin, TX
Mainsail portfolio company finance leaders gathered in Austin to share best practices, learn, and exchange ideas while continuing to build connections and collaboration among the experienced finance leaders. The content sessions covered a wide range of topics that are top of mind for the SaaS CFO suite.
Topics Covered:
- Generative AI
- Strategic planning
- The role of the CFO from the viewpoint of the CEO and Board
- Merger modeling
- Merger modeling
- Product pricing and packaging best practices
CFO SUMMIT
August 30 – 31, 2023 | Austin, TX
Mainsail portfolio company finance leaders gathered in Austin to share best practices, learn, and exchange ideas while continuing to build connections and collaboration among the experienced finance leaders. The content sessions covered a wide range of topics that are top of mind for the SaaS CFO suite.
Topics Covered:
- Generative AI
- Strategic planning
- The role of the CFO from the viewpoint of the CEO and Board
- Merger modeling
- Merger modeling
- Product pricing and packaging best practices
PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
June 13 – 14, 2023 | Denver, CO
30 of Mainsail’s portfolio Product and Technology Leaders gathered in Denver for 2 days of networking, collaborations and team-building, including an exciting team relay race at a local karting track. The group engaged in detailed discussions and shared best practices addressing today’s Product & Technology challenges and opportunities.
Topics Covered:
- AI and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Product Innovation and PLG
- Product Measurement / KPIs and R&D ROI
PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
June 13 – 14, 2023 | Denver, CO
30 of Mainsail’s portfolio Product and Technology Leaders gathered in Denver for 2 days of networking, collaborations and team-building, including an exciting team relay race at a local karting track. The group engaged in detailed discussions and shared best practices addressing today’s Product & Technology challenges and opportunities.
Topics Covered:
- AI and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Product Innovation and PLG
- Product Measurement / KPIs and R&D ROI
CEO SUMMIT
May 22- 24, 2023 | Laguna Beach, CA
More than 80 founders, CEOs, Board Directors and SaaS experts came together for two days of sharing ideas, best practices, and networking in beautiful Laguna Beach. The summit was an opportunity to connect and have discussions around the top strategies for fast-growing software companies. We also had fun connecting while enjoying a variety of activities, including surfing, biking, kayaking and hiking. And finally, we celebrated 20 years of Mainsail partnering with founders of bootstrapped software companies and helping them to achieve their goals. It was a productive and rewarding couple of days.
Topics Covered:
- Strategies for driving efficient growth
- Leadership and talent development
- M&A strategies and execution
- Pricing optimization
- Perspective on the current software market
CEO SUMMIT
May 22- 24, 2023 | Laguna Beach, CA
More than 80 founders, CEOs, Board Directors and SaaS experts came together for two days of sharing ideas, best practices, and networking in beautiful Laguna Beach. The summit was an opportunity to connect and have discussions around the top strategies for fast-growing software companies. We also had fun connecting while enjoying a variety of activities, including surfing, biking, kayaking and hiking. And finally, we celebrated 20 years of Mainsail partnering with founders of bootstrapped software companies and helping them to achieve their goals. It was a productive and rewarding couple of days.
Topics Covered:
- Strategies for driving efficient growth
- Leadership and talent development
- M&A strategies and execution
- Pricing optimization
- Perspective on the current software market
TALENT SUMMIT
April 24, 2023 | Austin, TX
HR/Talent leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered in Austin for a day of networking, idea-sharing, and Texas hat-making. The group participated in thoughtful and engaging conversations about issues that HR/Talent leaders are facing today.
Topics Covered:
- Company culture and why it matters for growing software companies
- Creating authentic, and “human first” leadership teams
- The importance of hiring diverse teams
TALENT SUMMIT
April 24, 2023 | Austin, TX
HR/Talent leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered in Austin for a day of networking, idea-sharing, and Texas hat-making. The group participated in thoughtful and engaging conversations that HR/Talent leaders are facing today.
Topics Covered:
- Company culture and why it matters for growing software companies
- Creating authentic, and “human first” leadership teams
- The importance of hiring diverse teams
EMBEDDED PAYMENTS WORKSHOP
February 27, 2023 | Denver, CO
In Denver, CO, Megan Heinz and Jeff Gardner hosted Mainsail portfolio company leaders for a payments workshop. The workshop focused on how to better leverage embedded payments to deliver value to end-customers and drive efficient growth for software companies. Participants shared ideas, built relationships, and gained insights with the goal of optimizing payments revenue.
EMBEDDED PAYMENTS WORKSHOP
February 27, 2023 | Denver, CO
In Denver, CO, Megan Heinz and Jeff Gardner hosted Mainsail portfolio company leaders for a payments workshop. The workshop focused on how to better leverage embedded payments to deliver value to end-customers and drive efficient growth for software companies. Participants shared ideas, built relationships, and gained insights with the goal of optimizing payments revenue.
GTM SUMMIT
October 3 – 5, 2022 | Lehi, UT
GTM leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered in Lehi, Utah at the JobNimbus headquarters for our inaugural Sales & Marketing Growth Summit. The group enjoyed engaging discussions around the issues facing GTM leaders today. We were also lucky enough to watch aerial ski jump training for Olympic athletes and hopefuls at the Olympic Park.
Topics Covered:
- Agile planning for the new year
- How to grow efficiently
- Sales & marketing alignment
GTM SUMMIT
October 3 – 5, 2022 | Lehi, UT
GTM leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered in Lehi, Utah at the JobNimbus headquarters for our inaugural Sales & Marketing Growth Summit. The group enjoyed engaging discussions around the issues facing GTM leaders today. We were also lucky enough to watch aerial ski jump training for Olympic athletes and hopefuls at the Olympic Park.
Topics Covered:
- Agile planning for the new year
- How to grow efficiently
- Sales & marketing alignment
CFO SUMMIT
August 31 – September 1, 2022 | Austin, TX
Experienced finance leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered to share best practices and exchange ideas while continuing to build connections. The focus was on the top issues facing the SaaS CFO suite.
Topics Covered:
- Nuances in SaaS KPIs
- Using numbers to tell the business story
- Preparing for exit
CEO SUMMIT
May 23 – 25, 2022 | Napa Valley, CA
More than 70 founders, CEOs, Board members and SaaS experts came together for three days of best practice sharing, networking and fun. The summit was an opportunity to connect and have discussions around the top issues facing SaaS companies today.
Topics Covered:
- Navigating a challenging labor market
- Strategies for improving efficiency in go-to-market orgs
- Tips for scaling through strategic acquisitions
CFO SUMMIT
August 31 – September 1, 2022 | Austin, TX
Experienced finance leaders from across the Mainsail portfolio gathered to share best practices and exchange ideas while continuing to build connections. The focus was on the top issues facing the SaaS CFO suite.
Topics Covered:
- Nuances in SaaS KPIs
- Using numbers to tell the business story
- Preparing for exit
CEO SUMMIT
May 23 – 25, 2022 | Napa Valley, CA
More than 70 founders, CEOs, Board members and SaaS experts came together for three days of best practice sharing, networking and fun. The summit was an opportunity to connect and have discussions around the top issues facing SaaS companies today.
Topics Covered:
- Navigating a challenging labor market
- Strategies for improving efficiency in go-to-market orgs
- Tips for scaling through strategic acquisitions
At Mainsail Partners, we recognize that none of us is as smart as all of us. We value the collective brainpower of the leaders across our portfolio companies and celebrate the opportunity to get together and expand our knowledge banks. Thank you to all who have attended — until next time!
