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Welcome to Nobel Podcast a podcast by Nobel Recruitment. In this podcast we interview exceptional GTM talent to uncover what makes them successful in their day-to-day work. Indulge in our stories, tips and insights which you might be able to apply to your own career or go-to market strategy.

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August 21, 2026Episode 3118 min

From SDR to CRO in 10 Years: How Maaike Built a €5M ARR Market from Scratch

From SDR to CRO, scaling a new market to €5M ARR, and building a high-performance revenue engine; in this episode of The Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Maaike, Chief Revenue Officer at Leadinfo. Maaike shares her journey from starting as an SDR to becoming CRO in just 10 years including how she launched and scaled Leadinfo’s German market from scratch with minimal budget, built a partner-driven growth engine, and later transformed the company’s RevOps and go-to-market strategy. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Maaike built a €5M ARR market in Germany within 2 years The exact outbound and partner strategies used to generate pipeline without inbound Key lessons from expanding into Germany (culture, legal, and sales differences) Why partner ecosystems became the backbone of growth How to build and scale a RevOps function from zero The importance of ICP clarity for improving NRR and reducing churn How AI, automation, and data (HubSpot & Gong) drive better revenue decisions Practical strategies to increase NRR above 100% What it takes to step into a CRO role and lead international growth Don’t forget to subscribe and follow The Nobel Podcast for more conversations with top sales leaders.

August 7, 2026Episode 3024 min

From Kitchen Table to Enterprise Deals: Lotte's Startup Journey at Selection Lab

In this episode, we talk to Lotte Welten, CEO & Founder of Selection Lab, about her journey from early startup struggles to building a fast-growing SaaS company. Lotte shares practical lessons on scaling sales, hiring the right people, moving into enterprise deals and creating real momentum. We also discuss the realities of balancing leadership with family life and how AI is shaping the future of recruitment. Enjoy this brand new episode and stay tuned for more special guests to come!

July 24, 2026Episode 3228 min

From 0 to €7.5M Raised: How Sohrab Hosseini Built Orq.ai

In this episode of The Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Sohrab Hosseini, founder of Orq.ai and one of the leading voices in the European AI ecosystem. We discuss how Orq.ai is scaling rapidly, the go-to-market strategies behind its growth, building partnerships that unlock enterprise sales, and why AI is reshaping the future of commercial teams. Sohrab also shares his insights on fundraising, analyst relations, hiring in the age of AI, and what governments can do to foster innovation. Highlights: Growing an AI startup from idea to rapid scale Building enterprise sales motions that work The role of partnerships in accelerating growth Why every company needs to become AI-first Raising a €7.5M seed round Getting recognized by Gartner as an emerging leader The future of sales, AI agents, and go-to-market teams What Europe and the Netherlands must do to stay competitive in AI Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe for more conversations with founders, sales leaders, and SaaS innovators.

July 10, 2026Episode 2826 min

How Nike made it to Rising Star in the SaaS industry within just two years

🎙️ From Starter to SaaS Rising Star: Nike Pucci on Building a B2B Brand In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Nike Pucci, a fast-rising content marketer at Contentoo and SaaS Award nominee, to unpack how she built real impact in just a few years. From running content and brand with a tiny team to building a podcast and creating campaigns that actually drive leads; this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone in B2B marketing, content, or SaaS. Key learnings: How Nike went from entry-level to SaaS Rising Star in under 2 years What it’s really like managing content & brand in a small team How to build a strong B2B brand without a big budget The balance between entertaining vs. educational content Why “knowing your audience” is everything in content marketing How Contentoo measures success beyond just KPIs The role of AI in content (and why it won’t replace creativity) Why community & in-person events are making a comeback How to build a podcast from scratch (scrappy style) The power of personal branding and employee advocacy Key take away: Great content isn’t just about being funny or going viral—it’s about truly understanding your audience and creating something human, valuable, and memorable.

July 2, 2026Episode 2624 min

Scaling SaaS Partnerships Across Europe with Nicoline Bredt

In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Nicoline Bredt, Senior Partnership Manager at Ingrid, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a successful partnerships function in a fast-growing SaaS company. Nicoline shares her journey from working with digital agencies to leading both agency and technology partnerships across multiple regions. She dives deep into how to build a partner ecosystem from scratch, why warm introductions outperform cold outreach, and how partnerships can become a powerful growth engine when aligned with sales. We also discuss: How to stand out in a crowded partnership landscape The difference between tech partnerships and agency partnerships Why ecosystem thinking is key to winning enterprise customers How to align partnerships with sales teams effectively Leveraging AI and tools like Notion to scale a small team The cultural differences of working in an international, remote-first company Whether you're building a partnerships function, working in SaaS, or looking to scale growth through ecosystems, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world strategies. Don’t forget to follow the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders.

June 9, 2026Episode 2721 min

Jeffrey Roest on Outperforming Targets as a Young Sales Professional

In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Jeffrey Roest, Senior Account Manager at Kaseya, to uncover how a recent graduate is already outperforming targets and building a strong foundation for a successful sales career. Jeffrey shares his journey from starting a recruitment business during his studies to stepping into the world of cybersecurity sales—without even fully knowing what to expect. Within a short time, he has consistently exceeded his targets and proven himself as a rising star in the industry. In this conversation, we dive into: Why sales is the ultimate foundation for any career How Jeffrey hit his quota 6 quarters in a row The importance of authenticity and trust in sales Building discipline and structure in your daily routine Why most graduates underestimate a career in sales How to choose the right industry for maximum growth Practical advice for anyone starting out in sales Whether you're a recent graduate, considering a career in sales, or looking to sharpen your performance, this episode is packed with real, actionable insights. Follow the Noble Podcast for more conversations with top performers in sales.

May 14, 2026Episode 2523 min

How Koen built One of Europe’s Fastest Growing SaaS Companies

In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Koen de Groot, Commercial Director Europe & Partner @WP SEO AI, who helped scale one of Europe’s fastest-growing SaaS companies from zero revenue in a new market to a high-performing sales machine. We dive deep into the real story behind the growth: starting alone at a kitchen table, making 100+ cold calls a day and building a team that now generates 1000+ SQLs per month. From this episode you’ll learn: How they achieved $1M ARR in just 4 months The exact outbound strategy using cold calling + smart targeting Why a commission-only sales model worked in the early days How to build and scale a high-performing BDR & AE team Their 25-day sales cycle and how they close deals so fast Hiring strategies that attract and retain top young sales talent How to transition from individual contributor to sales leader Whether you're a founder, sales leader, or aspiring SDR/AE, this episode is packed with practical tactics and real-world insights you can apply immediately.

April 8, 2026Episode 2421 min

Georgi's journey; from Community Builder to SaaS Founder

In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Georgi Furnadzhiev, a Rising Star nominee for our upcoming SaaS Awards and co-founder & CEO of Signalbase. We dive deep into how he went from building a community at Growth Syndicate to launching his own SaaS company, and how signal-based go-to-market strategies are changing the future of sales. Expect practical insights on: Building a high-quality community Turning events into growth engines Why traditional outreach is failing How to use signals to close better deals What it really takes to become a founder If you're in sales, marketing, or thinking about starting your own company, this episode is packed with actionable ideas.

February 23, 2026Episode 2328 min

How Bart Verhulst perfected the art of Founder-led sales and personally closed over 300 (Enterprise) logo's

In this episode of the Nobel Podcast, we speak with Bart, co-founder of Presspage, about 15 years of founder-led sales, scaling to 300+ enterprise clients, and successfully exiting the business. Bart shares his journey from selling vision in the early days to navigating 6–9 month enterprise procurement cycles with global brands. We explore the reality behind enterprise SaaS sales, why founders struggle to scale commercial teams and the tension between ego and process when transitioning from founder-led to sales-led growth. Key topics include: Founder-led sales vs scalable sales processes Selling into large enterprises and procurement challenges Building trust and reputation in corporate communications Why you can’t hire “mini-founders” Letting go after 15 years and exiting the company This episode is a must-listen for founders, sales leaders, and anyone building in the enterprise SaaS space.

January 22, 2026Episode 2216 min

Bart (Mollie) best practices for building a successful partnership function (850+ global partners, 12 FTE)

How Do You Build Revenue-Driving Partnerships at Scale? In this episode of The Nobel Podcast, we sit down with Bart Hendriksz, Lead of Technology Partnerships at Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing payment service providers. Bart shares behind-the-scenes insights on building and scaling partnership teams across Europe; from turning early-stage chaos into structured, revenue-generating operations to navigating the complexity of payments within a partner-led ecosystem. Whether you’re working in sales, partnerships, or scaling a SaaS company, this conversation offers a practical look at how high-performing partnership organizations really operate. ⭐ Top 3 Takeaways from This Episode 1. Partnerships Only Work When They Drive Real Revenue Partnerships aren’t a “nice to have”; they’re a revenue engine. Bart explains how his team owns revenue targets, delivers qualified leads to direct sales, and actively co-sells with partners to create mutual, measurable commercial impact. 2. Enablement Is the Most Overlooked Growth Lever Complex products like payments can’t be resold without deep enablement. From structured onboarding and training to FAQs, joint meetings, and continuous support, Bart shares how treating partner sales teams like internal hires is key to long-term success. 3. Hire Mentality Over Experience In a distributed partnerships team, mindset beats domain knowledge. “Payment expertise can be learned; mentality cannot.” Bart looks for proactive, ownership-driven people who thrive in autonomous, remote environments and take initiative by default. Tune in to learn how Mollie builds scalable, high-impact partnerships and what it truly takes to make a partner ecosystem drive growth.