Turning Expertise into Scalable Products: The Venture Builder Approach

What can you anticipate?

Following five successful editions in Prague, COPS Ventures, in partnership with JetBrains, is launching this format in the Netherlands.

This meetup is designed for serial entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and professional service providers who are looking to move beyond traditional business models and build scalable, recurring revenue streams.

It is particularly valuable for established organizations and startups aiming to turn internal know-how into digital products that scale beyond dependence on individual people.

👉 For uniform registration and to receive an official invitation, it is necessary to fill out the form on our website.

Key Discussion Points

Decoupling Revenue from Headcount

How firms are breaking the 1:1 link between staffing and growth to increase margins without additional senior hires

Institutionalizing Know-How for Competitive Advantage

Turning “people-based” expertise into proprietary digital tools that remain a long-term asset of the firm

From Internal Tool to Market Offering

How to transition from internal automation to client-facing products — without turning your firm into a software agency

Event Agenda

17:30 – 18:15 | Registration, welcome drinks & informal networking.

18:15 – 18:30 | Opening remarks by COPS & JetBrains. Introduction to venture building and the emerging opportunities in the consultancy sector.

18:30 – 19:00 | Keynote by Gidion Peters + fireside chat. From building a consultancy to navigating the startup world.

19:00 – 19:30 | Interactive workshop & moderated discussion. Practical perspectives on scaling expertise into digital assets.

19:30 onwards | Open networking & peer exchange.