
What we’re about
Where visibility, expert insights and collaboration create space for business growth—week by week.
Pitch Your Business – Present your products or services in 2 minutes
Expert Sessions – regular per month (2-3 times)
Present your business, service, or project in a 2-minute pitch and discover new perspectives through expert insights on marketing, innovation, sustainability, finance, and modern business tools.
Professionals from across Europe and beyond come together to exchange knowledge, build networks, and open new doors for collaboration and growth.
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1. Expert Insights
Short, practical talks by professionals who share real-world experience on business growth, visibility, digital innovation, sustainability, and finance.
Example topics include:
• Practical AI for business – from ChatGPT to advanced prompting
• AI Agents & automation – real use cases and implementation paths
• Workflow optimization & digital tools that improve efficiency
• Financial clarity, strategic planning & smart business decisions
• Tax insights for entrepreneurs (CH focus)
• Leadership, mindset & decision frameworks
• Product development, service design & business innovation
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2. Pitch Round
Every participant gets 2 minutes to introduce their business, project, or idea.
The goal: to create visibility, foster collaboration, and strengthen your professional presence.
During your pitch, you’re welcome to share your LinkedIn profile, website, or calendar link in the chat, so other participants can easily connect and schedule follow-ups.
You’ll gain:
• New, relevant business contacts
• Constructive feedback and inspiration
• A growing network that supports your next step forward
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Why You Should Join
• Expand your professional network across borders
• Gain expert knowledge and actionable insights
• Connect with entrepreneurs and experts who believe in growth through collaboration, not competition
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Who It’s For
Entrepreneurs, founders, consultants, creatives, and experts from all industries who want to exchange expertise and build real business opportunities together.
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The Growth Stage – Experts, Pitches & Networking
Join. Present. Connect. Grow.
Kind regards,
Katja
Upcoming events
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•OnlineBrand Design: Why It Matters & What Makes It Truly Work
OnlineBrand design isn’t decoration — it’s how people understand, trust, and remember your business.
In this session, we explore why design decisions shape perception, why credibility begins with clarity, and how strong visual identity evolves from the true nature of a company.
About this Event:
We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Kaiser, founder of Stephanie Kaiser Design & Kommunikation, to The Growth Stage.
Stephanie specializes in identity-forming graphic design for companies with a social or sustainable mindset —
organizations that act with awareness, responsibility, and respect for people and the environment.
Her work focuses on uncovering what makes a company fundamentally different at its core.
By crystallizing true values and translating them into clear, memorable messages, she builds the foundation for strong, credible and long-lasting brand identities.
In this session, Stephanie will guide us through the deeper layers of brand design —
beyond trends, beyond aesthetics for aesthetics’ sake —
and show why authenticity is the most powerful design tool of all.
Together, we’ll explore:
1. Why Brand Design Matters
How design shapes perception, trust, and recognition.
2. The Role of Aesthetics in Our Daily Lives
Why visual impressions influence decision-making — consciously and unconsciously.
3. Evaluation Criteria for Good Design
How to assess design quality beyond personal preference.
4. Showcase
2–3 examples from Stephanie’s portfolio, including insights into process, decisions and outcomes.
Q&A – Optional Topics
During the open Q&A, participants may ask about Stephanie’s approach, such as:
• how design processes unfold
• how values are translated into visual identity
• how a brand’s unique character can be uncovered and expressed
Pitch Round (as always)
We begin with our 2-minute introductions.
Participants are welcome to share:
• Who they are & what they do
• LinkedIn or contact details in the chat
• How brand identity plays a role in their work
Community Guidelines
• Camera on – authenticity creates trust
• Respectful, inclusive & professional communication
• Our motto: Grow through collaboration, not competition
📩 Contact
If you have questions or want to contribute as a future expert,
feel free to reach out via Meetup chat or by email at contact@katjaboening.com.
We look forward to a session that brings clarity to brand identity
and shows how meaningful design can strengthen the core of any business.
Warm regards,
Katja
Organizer – The Growth Stage / Experts, Pitches & Networking3 attendees
Past events
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