Jan de Blanck

CEO | Founder | International Business Development l Global Expansion Strategy l Business Angel l ExO Evangelist l Start-up l Turn-Around l Tech Industry l Sales as a Service l Growth Hacking

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

About

Here is a rewritten version that focuses entirely on your leadership at GrowYellow and your expertise in market entry and sales acceleration: Leading GrowYellow, my expertise in spearheading international market entry and sales acceleration for technology firms has been honed over a decade. Crafting growth strategies through tailored workshops and ensuring their seamless execution has been central to our success. Our 'Feet on the Ground' approach leverages a robust network of professional business developers expertly skilled in B2B sales and channel development, allowing us to align strategic services with client needs and drive substantial business growth.

Experience

  • CEO & Founder at GrowYellow – We Accelerate Your International Growth
    Oct 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

    GrowYellow – Scaling Software Companies Internationally GrowYellow helps software vendors accelerate international growth without the cost and complexity of building local teams. We act as a strategic extension of your organization, combining go-to-market strategy with hands-on execution in sales, marketing, and channel development. With 10+ years of experience and a network of in-country business developers, we support tech companies entering and scaling in new markets across Europe and the US. Our local experts bring market knowledge, language fluency, and cultural understanding to drive real commercial results. Our services include: • Go-to-Market strategy & market assessments • B2B sales & channel development • Lead generation & outreach • B2B advertising & brand positioning • Talent acquisition & headhunting • Fundraising support & advisory services • Foreign office & market entry support Headquartered in Copenhagen with hubs in Dublin, Eindhoven, and Detroit, GrowYellow helps software companies grow faster — and smarter — beyond borders. Let’s take your international sales to the next level.

  • Vice President at Password Crypt
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Drive growth initiatives for B2B end-user customers in password management solutions. Develop strategic end-user partnerships, expand market reach, and craft customized solutions to enhance password security for businesses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform upholds the highest encryption standards, offering robust password control and management. Committed to helping organizations improve their password practices, ensure GDPR compliance, and prevent data breaches.

  • Partner at Code4Nord
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

    Code4Nord offers exceptional nearshore software outsourcing. We are based in Cluj Napoca, Romania (Europe's Silicon Valley) and have offices in Iceland and Denmark. We can support you with some of the best IT developers in the world. For further information please contact me on: M: +45 23 45 49 23 E: [email protected]

  • Advisory Board Member at Ditmer a/s
    Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    First Agenda - Changing how the world meets. First Agenda is an easy-to-use tool for preparing and holding meetings in councils, boards and management commitees.

  • Business Owner at JdB Consulting
    Jan 1986 - Oct 2013 · 27 yrs 10 mos

    JdB Consulting competences include interim management, strategy, fundraising, go to market strategy, product strategy, sales leadership, and business development. Advising and participating in the development of companies. JdB Consulting offers a suite of services like education, strategic consulting, interim management and outsourced business functions needed by early-stage companies. Also serving: - Business Model Generating Canvas workshops - Turnarounds - The focus is on the Strategic, Tactical, Operational and Executions level - Sales execution Some of the companies JdB Consulting have assisted: Lydia - Audiovisual production La Santa Sport - Sport and Event Biomega - Urban Bicycles Nordisk Dokument Kompani - Printing and document management GlobalConnect - Telecom/Broadcasting TBK Consult - Internationalization of Software Companies One Q Technologies A/S - Turn Around - Worlds first SaaS solutions for Manage Secure Print