Patrick de Laive is a creative tech entrepreneur with a strong business background and a passion for digital products. As co-founder of The Next Web (TNW), he played a pivotal role in building the company into a leading platform for technology news and events, ultimately joining the Financial Times group. Over two decades in the tech industry, he has valued the connections and collaborations that have shaped his journey.

Currently, Patrick is the founder and CEO of Animo.co, a company dedicated to solving the challenges faced by businesses that use events as part of their marketing strategy. He focuses on helping organizations maximize their event presence and foster meaningful connections between founders and investors through innovative event strategies.

Patrick’s experience in founding and scaling TNW, combined with his work at Animo.co, reflects his commitment to driving business growth through technology and collaboration. He continues to inspire teams and partners, leveraging AI and a highly skilled team to create impactful solutions for the event industry.