Overview
This masterclass is centered on helping early-stage B2B founders develop clarity and confidence in their growth strategy before scaling. The core insight is that sustainable growth is built on strong foundations, not speed — and that founders must first validate who they are building for, what problem truly matters, and which signals indicate readiness to scale. Key themes and insights include:
How to assess startup maturity and prioritise the right growth actions at each stage
Why ICP clarity and problem definition are prerequisites for effective growth
How to design practical GTM, sales, and pitch motions suited to early-stage B2B and AI startups
Which early-stage metrics signal real progress, and which create false confidence
How to convert early traction into a repeatable, scalable growth engine
The most common early-scaling pitfalls — and how to avoid them
Founders leave with practical frameworks, real-world examples, and reusable templates that translate strategy into action — enabling immediate execution, not just conceptual understanding.
A Practical B2B Growth Masterclass for Early-Stage Founders
đź“… Wednesday, 28 January 2026
🕔 5:00 – 8:00 PM (SGT)
đź“Ť SQ Collective, Robertson Quay, Singapore
đź”— Register at https://luma.com/growth2026?coupon=SGINNOVATE
This hands-on B2B masterclass is for early-stage founders and growth leaders who want to build a clear, validated growth strategy before scaling. The session focuses on practical go-to-market, sales, messaging, and metrics foundations — using proven, real-world frameworks rather than theory or growth hacks. Founders will learn how to assess their startup stage, prioritize the right growth activities, and turn early traction into something repeatable and scalable.
What You’ll Learn
The Crawl → Walk → Run framework for startup growth
How to define the right ICP and problem to focus on
Practical GTM, sales, and pitch frameworks for B2B and AI startups
How to validate product–market fit through user interviews
Which early-stage metrics matter (and which don’t)
How to avoid common early scaling mistakes
Who Should Attend
Pre-Seed and Seed-stage B2B founders
Early-stage AI and SaaS startups
Founders shaping or fixing their GTM
Not ideal for: startups already scaling with a fully repeatable GTM engine.
Why Attend
In a tougher funding and GTM environment, growth must be intentional and efficient. This masterclass helps founders focus on what matters now — so they can scale with confidence later.
Schedule
Date: 28 Jan 2026, Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 65 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore, 239003
Speakers
Speaker's Profile:
Bhavna Taneja, Co-founder & Growth Advisor, Pinakyne AI
I’m a product, technology, and growth advisor with 18+ years of experience helping organizations build and scale digital products and customer experiences. My background spans consulting, agency, and big tech, including leadership roles at Google, Avanade, and Critical Mass (OMD Group). I help businesses monetize web and app products by combining user-first design and data-driven strategy to drive engagement, boost conversions, and deliver long-term ROI.
Speaker's Profile:
Priyanka Nath, Fractional CMO & Growth Advisor, Crux Advisory
Portfolio Advisor for Loyal VC & Wavemaker Partners. 15+ years in B2B & B2C marketing, including leadership roles at Google, Expedia Group, and Dell EMC. Specializes in helping startups and scaleups drive sustainable commercial impact.
