For startup managers aiming to become unicorns
A message from the CEO who led the company to a market capitalization of 15 trillion yen

Overview

Since its founding in 2011, CrowdStrike has experienced phenomenal growth as a leading cybersecurity company, with a market capitalization of $ 11.4 billion at the time of its IPO in 2019 and now exceeding $ 110 billion.

The man who has been driving this growth is Chairman of the Board of Board Director, Gerhard Watzinger.

In this seminar, Watzinger will share with startup CEOs the strategies he used to lead his company to become a unicorn or decacorn, the decision-making points he made, and the lessons he learned from his successes and failures.

We'll dive deep into the role of business owners at each stage of business growth and give you practical tips to help you take your business to the next level.

  • Key to decision-making at each stage of company growth
  • Leadership and team building for success
  • Key points for global expansion and market acquisition, etc.

*We will also answer some of the questions you have asked in advance.

Event requirements

speaker

Chairman of the Board Board Director CrowdStrike​
Gerhard Watzinger​
Progress Managing Director, Member of the Board Macnica
subject
  • Startup CEO aiming for unicorn status
  • Those who want to get tips from top management on how to dramatically grow their business
Cost free
Organizer

Macnica
patronage TECH HUB YOKOHAMA

About the Speaker

Gerhard Watzinger became Chairman of the Board of the Board of CrowdStrike in April​ ​2012. Prior to CrowdStrike, he served as Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President at McAfee, where he guided McAfee 's global business strategy and development, accelerated the company's international expansion, and successfully completed numerous mergers and acquisitions, resulting in record revenue growth and market share expansion. Watzinger was also an instrumental figure in Intel 's acquisition of McAfee for $ 7.7 billion, one of the largest transactions in the security industry, and served as a member of the board of Board Director of KnowBe4, Inc., a provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms.

Schedule/Application

schedule

time

venue

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

16:00-17:00
(Doors open at 15:30)

Real venue

Macnica Head Office 1F MET VALLEY

Webcast

 Zoom

Real venue slots

The physical venue is a rare opportunity to receive a direct message from Gerhard Watzinger.
In addition, at the mini networking session after the seminar, we will provide an opportunity to network with ambitious entrepreneurs aiming to become unicorns, Tech Hub Yokohama, which supports them, and Macnica 's co-creation support members. Come and find a partner to build the future together.

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Notes:
If there are a large number of applications for attendance at the actual venue, we will hold a lottery.WebDeliveryWe may provide you with guidance.
 In order to allow as many companies as possible to attend, attendance at the physical venue is 1 Company 1 It may be used as your name.

Contact information

Macnica New Business Headquarters

Incubation Room Kanazawa

Contact by email: kanazawa-t@macnica.co.jp