... founder of k dlo, an AI-driven lead generation and sales platform, and we're exhibiting at Web Summit this year. First time doing a proper conference booth, and I'm trying to figure out swag that's actually effective, not just stuff that ends up in a hotel trash can by day two. The catch: I'm flying in, so anything I bring has to survive checked luggage or fit in a carry-on. That rules out anything bulky, fragile ... ... heavy in volume (so no giant branded totes stuffed with junk, unfortunately). Would love input from people who've exhibited before: What swag actually got people to walk up and start a conversation, versus

... everyone, I'm co-founder of k dlo, an AI-driven lead generation and sales workflow platform (think: ICP definition prospecting deep research personalized outreach CRM updates, all in one workspace). We're gearing up to promote more actively and I'm trying to figure out where else to show up in person. We're already attending Web Summit this year, so if any of you will be there too, would love to connect. But I'm also scouting other events ...

... instead. None of this was planned. Some people I knew said let's build our own thing, I said okay, and that's the whole story. No garage:) Turns out the yes was the easy part:)) We're launching k dlo here soon and I'd rather know a few people before that day . So I'll be in the comments. Comment from Daria Ofitserova(@daria_ofitserova): Hi Andriana, congrats on k dlo

... wrote 40 posts about building k dlo before I wrote a single email to a stranger. And I know exactly why in that order. Posting feels like go to market. Likes, comments, followers, a nice little chart. But nobody ever said no to me, because I never actually asked anyone. I was publishing to people who already showed up. Selling is writing to one specific person who didn't ask for you. Building in public doesn't train that. Not even ...