Gideon Shmuel

Operating Partner Foresight Group

Gideon Shmuel is a seasoned CEO turned investor and Operating Partner, combining decades of executive leadership with hands-on investment experience. Gideon is part of Foresight Group, a £13B London-based VC/PE firm, Gideon plays a dual role—sourcing and executing investments while actively supporting portfolio companies with strategy, growth, and execution. He brings a global track record of building and scaling tech companies across software, hardware, AI, automotive, and SaaS, having raised over $80M and involved in multiple exits. His operational depth and investor mindset make him a unique value-add across the venture lifecycle.

CONFERENCE DAY ONE: 14TH OCTOBER

3:00 PM CASE STUDY: REVIVING THE FOUNDER’S FLAME: HOW OPERATING PARTNERS INSPIRE AND CO-CREAT GROWTH WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

The most impactful operating partners don't just advise from the sidelines or challenge the founders - they get in the trenches side by side with them to fight hard battles together. This case study will showcase what takes to build growth together, especially in tough times. From reviving go-to-market strategies to unravelling data to literally doing deals together, this session will showcase how operating partners become true co-creators of value. 

·       Learn how to become a true ally in high-pressure environments

·       Speaking the founder’s language and build a deep connection that links to the original vision

·       How not to lose sight of “why” in the trenches of execution

·       Sharing best practices to build performance and growth in tough markets

CONFERENCE DAY TWO: 15TH OCTOBER

12:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: PEOLE, PROCESS & PRODUCT: TACKLING PRACTICAL CHALLENGES OF GROWTH AND VALUE CREATION

While growth value creation strategy is often carefully strategised at the outset, its execution is rarely straightforward. One often overlooked but critical component in implementing a growth playbook is people. This session takes a practical approach to share what it actually takes to implement a scalable growth playbook with the right blending of people, process and product strategies:

·       What do you need and look for in people to successfully drive a growth value creations strategy?

·       What does a good process look like and what are the best ways to reengineer and optimise your process

·       The different approaches between MVPs vs full-scaled rollouts, and what does success look like at each stage? 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Gideon.

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