What we’re about
We are purpose-driven creators on the journey to master the art and science of growth marketing. Learn more at https://pirateskills.com/
We focus on six core topics in this free meetup:
1. Growth Roadmap | Experiment your way to your goals.
2. Content & Story | Clarify your message and spread it organically.
3. Funnel Building | Build a path for visitors to become customers.
4. Data Analytics | Define your north star metric and stay the course.
5. Traffic Generation | 10x the reach of your message with paid ads.
6. Conversion Optimization | Increase your impact and profitability.
Join us on the journey to master growth marketing!
Ben
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Ben Sufiani
Captain
Pirate Skills GmbH
Im Mediapark 5, 50670 Cologne, Germany
https://pirateskills.com
ben@pirateskills.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Vibe Coding Cologne | Let's learn AI assisted codingSTARTPLATZ, Cologne
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/events/vibe-coding-cologne/2025-08-13
Ready to turn your next big idea into a working product before the pizza gets cold? Vibe Coding Cologne is a high-energy evening where founders, product managers, marketers and developers learn to ship with AI-assisted speed.
Why join?
* Go from zero → MVP in hours. Spin up prototypes, landing pages and automations without hunting for a technical co-founder.
* Let AI handle the grunt work. Bug fixes, tests, docs and campaign personalisation run on autopilot, so you can stay in your creative zone.
* Real-world demos, not fluff. Watch live builds of customer-support bots, AI-powered marketing funnels and more — then try the tools yourself during networking.Who’s it for?
* Founders cutting the cost and time to validate ideas.
* Product managers testing features with stakeholders today, not next sprint.
* Marketers launching personalised funnels at hyperspeed.
* Developers automating the boring stuff to focus on impact.What’s happening?
19:00 - Intro + Live Feature Vibe Coding (together)
19:30 - Track A: Vibe Coder Room (More AI Enthusiasts focused)
19:30 - Track B: Context Engineer Room (More Developers focused)
20:15 - Outro + Drinks + Musik (together)When & Where
August 17th, 19:00 - 21:00 (CEST) STARTPLATZ Cologne
Im Mediapark 5, 1st Floor, Room: Barcelona
Capacity is capped at 100, so grab your free seat now.
https://pirateskills.com/events/vibe-coding-cologne/2025-08-13 - Let's solve our Growth Challenges | Join the Pirate Skills RoundtableLink visible for attendees
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/roundtable
Join us for a free 60-minute online session designed to tackle your and others growth challenges head-on. This interactive event is an opportunity for growth marketers and founders to share experiences, insights, and collaboratively find solutions to accelerate growth.
Here are some example challenges you can expect:
- Reducing Customer Acquisition Costs: Finding cost-effective ways to gain new customers.
- Boosting Conversion Rates: Tactics to convert more visitors into customers.
- Expanding Content Marketing: Strategies to enhance content reach and effectiveness.
- Data-Informed Growth Strategies: Leveraging analytics for informed decision-making.
Event Breakdown
- Pirate Parley (20 minutes): Ben kicks off the Roundtable with an overview of the current topic.
- Challenge (20 minutes): A pre-selected participant presents their growth challenge, leading to a collective brainstorming and strategizing.
- Open Q&A and Networking (20 minutes): This segment is dedicated to a Q&A session.
Participate or Present Your Challenge
The Roundtable is open to all members of the free Pirate Skills community. If you’re facing a growth-related challenge and seeking a collaborative solution, we encourage you to reach out to ben@pirateskills.com and shortly state your business challenge. We actively source diverse and relevant cases for each roundtable to ensure a rich and varied discussion.Why You Should Attend
This event is not just a discussion; it's a workshop where ideas transform into actionable strategies. It’s an ideal platform for gaining new perspectives and approaches from a diverse group of experienced founders and marketers. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy, overcome a specific hurdle, or just starting your growth journey, this roundtable promises valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Be part of the Pirate's Roundtable and take a step towards transforming your growth challenges into opportunities for success. We look forward to seeing you there!Cheers!
Ben
- Vibe Coding Cologne | Let's learn AI assisted codingSTARTPLATZ, Cologne
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/events/vibe-coding-cologne/2025-09-10
Ready to turn your next big idea into a working product before the pizza gets cold? Vibe Coding Cologne is a high-energy evening where founders, product managers, marketers and developers learn to ship with AI-assisted speed.
Why join?
* Go from zero → MVP in hours. Spin up prototypes, landing pages and automations without hunting for a technical co-founder.
* Let AI handle the grunt work. Bug fixes, tests, docs and campaign personalisation run on autopilot, so you can stay in your creative zone.
* Real-world demos, not fluff. Watch live builds of customer-support bots, AI-powered marketing funnels and more — then try the tools yourself during networking.Who’s it for?
* Founders cutting the cost and time to validate ideas.
* Product managers testing features with stakeholders today, not next sprint.
* Marketers launching personalised funnels at hyperspeed.
* Developers automating the boring stuff to focus on impact.What’s happening?
19:00 - Intro + Live Feature Vibe Coding (together)
19:30 - Track A: Vibe Coder Room (More AI Enthusiasts focused)
19:30 - Track B: Context Engineer Room (More Developers focused)
20:15 - Outro + Drinks + Musik (together)When & Where
September 10th, 19:00 - 21:00 (CEST) STARTPLATZ Cologne
Im Mediapark 5, 3rd Floor, Room: Cologne / Bonn
Capacity is capped at 100, so grab your free seat now.
https://pirateskills.com/events/vibe-coding-cologne/2025-09-10 - Pirate Skills Reconnect | OM Club SpecialSTARTPLATZ, Cologne
Join Cologne's most practical growth marketing event where we share what actually moves the needle right now.
This will be the OM Club Special Event, and we will head over to the party afterwards.
Get your free ticket here: https://pirateskills.com/events/reconnect
On September 17th, 2025 at 19:00 CET, the Pirate Skills crew is dropping anchor at STARTPLATZ, Cologne for an evening of knowledge-sharing, deep-dive discussions and networking.
Why Join Reconnect?
- Proven Growth Strategies - The community shares their strongest growth marketing strategy that has moved the needle in the last three months
- Deep Dive Discussions - We allow you to ask questions and dig deeper into how these strategies actually work in practice
- Founder + Marketer Community - This is a great place to get to know other founders and marketers, from beginners to veterans
- Pirate-Style Networking - We always enjoy great rum in our pirate style at the end with time for networking
What Are We Up To?
- Arrive & Connect - 19:00-19:15
Quick introductions and networking to break the ice - Growth Lightning Rounds - 19:15-19:45
3-minute presentations: Challenge → Solution → Results. Volunteer to present or just observe - Deep Dive Discussions - 19:45-20:45
Break into topic-based groups to explore tactics further - Wrap-Up & Next Steps - 20:45-21:00
Resources shared and future events announced, afterwords Rum & Fun
Who Should Attend?
- Founders - Seeking practical growth strategies to scale your venture
- Marketers - Looking for fresh tactics to boost your marketing ROI
- Innovators - Wanting startup-style approaches for established companies
Where Is It Happening?
Startplatz, Im Mediapark 5
3rd Floor, Room Cologne / Bonn
50670 Cologne, GermanyEvent Details
Date: September 17th, 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00AARRR,
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