Reflections from the Napblog TeamNapblog at SaaStock Europe 2025: A Celebration of Connection, Growth & Innovation
“Where SaaS Meets Soul” Walking into SaaStock Europe 2025 felt like stepping into the beating heart of the global SaaS ecosystem. The energy was electric — a vibrant hum of founders, investors, creators, engineers, and dreamers, all converging in one space to share, learn, and collaborate. For the Napblog Team, this wasn’t just another tech conference. It was a pilgrimage. A chance to connect ideas with people, technology with purpose, and stories with strategies. We arrived not just as attendees but as storytellers and students — eager to learn from those shaping the future of software, AI, and community-driven business. The Pulse of SaaStock Europe From the first morning keynote to late-night side conversations over espresso, SaaStock pulsed with one theme: connection. The booths weren’t just product showcases — they were windows into new worlds. Founders weren’t pitching, they were storytelling. Every conversation felt like a spark, and every handshake opened a new path. As the Napblog team moved through the halls, we met people who reminded us why SaaS is such a powerful space — not because of the software itself, but because of the human stories behind it. Conversations That Shaped Our Experience We started our journey with Florian Mayer, Founder of CNS Acoustics — a deep thinker whose work in acoustic and vibration analytics revealed how precision engineering still drives innovation. Florian shared how data and sound can tell hidden stories — a metaphor that stayed with us all week. Then came Luca Migliorini, Go-to-Market Director EMEA for Launchpad from Pegasystems, whose energy could light up an entire session room. Luca spoke about how low-code platforms are empowering startups to bring enterprise-grade solutions to market faster than ever before. In the afternoon, we met Nicholas Rooney from GoCardless, who explained the quiet elegance behind recurring payment systems. “Frictionless finance,” he said, “isn’t just about speed — it’s about trust.” That line became a recurring thought as we reflected on how many SaaS success stories start with reliable, transparent billing. At the Salesforge booth, Damian Kielbasa, Co-Founder & CTO, showed us how data-driven sales enablement is transforming B2B teams. His belief that “automation amplifies authenticity” struck a chord with our team — because the best tools don’t replace relationships; they reinforce them. Later, Oliver Gottlieb from Labforward shared insights on how digital lab notebooks are revolutionizing research. “Every experiment deserves a memory,” he said — a poetic reminder that SaaS often captures human progress in unexpected places. By evening, we found ourselves in conversation with Adam Clarke, CRO at Roamlesscom, who spoke passionately about connectivity, mobility, and the power of communication across borders. SaaS, we realized, is really about connection in every sense — technological, human, and emotional. Moments of Serendipity Throughout the event, we experienced those serendipitous moments that make conferences magical — the unplanned encounters that shift your perspective. One such moment was meeting Tracy Scott, CTO of XEYEX Ltd, who shared her story of building scalable digital imaging solutions. Tracy’s focus on precision and purpose mirrored Napblog’s own journey — balancing creativity with clarity. We bumped into Ruben Westmeijer from Brand Agency x Kliffs, a connector of people and partnerships. Ruben talked about how branding isn’t a campaign — it’s a culture. That insight reshaped how we thought about Napblog’s storytelling approach. Over lunch, Shaun Fleming, a CRO known for driving sustainable revenue models, reminded us that growth doesn’t always mean scale — sometimes it means stability. And then there was Grant Cardwell, CPO of Xenon LUX, whose deep curiosity about design and materials reminded us that SaaS thinking can exist even in physical product spaces. Founders Who Build for the Future We had incredible exchanges with Joe Allen, Founder of Launched, and Michael Lyons, from Optik, both working on making technology more human-centered.Ofri Cohen, VP of Global Sales at Lusha, spoke passionately about the ethical use of data in outreach — an issue we care deeply about at Napblog.Guillaume Huynh-Ba, CEO of Synodal.ai, impressed us with his mission to harmonize data orchestration and decision intelligence. In a coffee-line chat, we met Daniel Smyth and Donald Smyth, the visionary Founders of Tendril, along with Alexander Lynnyk, CEO of Invisly. Their collective enthusiasm for design, simplicity, and automation summed up what SaaStock 2025 was all about: systems that make life simpler, not busier. Marco Lufen from Mendix demonstrated how low-code is transforming enterprise agility, while Ovi Anca, CTO & Co-Founder of Reditus, reminded us that growth must always be paired with gratitude.We had long, thoughtful conversations with Nathan David and Justin Son from Design Huddle about how empathy should be built into every digital experience. Alex Woffenden and Shahin Ketabchi from Lusha gave us practical insights into data integrity and sales culture, while Steven Johnson from Keboola shared how clean data leads to cleaner decision-making. These weren’t quick exchanges — they were deep, human conversations about product, purpose, and people. Themes Emerging Across Conversations After dozens of meetings, demos, and dinners, a few themes began to crystallize: The Builders Behind the Brands As the conference unfolded, we realized that SaaStock isn’t just about software — it’s about the builders behind the software.Behind every booth, every pitch deck, and every handshake stood years of quiet work, long nights, and unshakable belief. One of those builders was Tom Gilbank, Marketing Lead UKI at Mendix, who spoke about how the low-code movement is democratizing innovation. “Our job,” he said, “isn’t to make tech easier — it’s to make possibility accessible.” His colleague Steve Collins, Presales Consultant at Mendix, echoed that sentiment: innovation isn’t a privilege; it’s a process anyone can join. A few steps away, we met Ruben Hernandez, Account Executive at Damson Cloud, whose work focuses on empowering companies through Google Workspace optimization. Ruben’s humble explanation of his work made something complex sound simple: “We help teams work together — that’s it.” That line stuck with us. Then there was Kim Foster, Customer Success Manager at ReelFlow, who radiated a calm kind of confidence. She told us







