Sales OrgKickoff!
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Rev it up.Go for the high score.
Four days in Austin. The whole sales org in one room. Kickoff is Wednesday, October 21.
What we're built on
Customer inspired01
Design matters02
Do the right thing03
Committed to give back04
Built for growth05
This week.
Tuesday, October 20
Arrival day. Fly in, get settled, and meet up with the team.
- All day
Travel and check-in
Everyone is flying in today. Please check with your leader about your team's hotel.
- 5:00–6:00 PM
Sales org happy hour
Kick off the week with the whole org. Location to be announced.
Time tentative - Evening
Team dinners
Dinner with your team after the happy hour. Your leader will share the plan.
Optional
Wednesday, October 21
Revenue kickoff agenda
Wednesday's venue
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd (at E. 8th Street). We're in the Pennybacker conference room, and the hotel will have it on their sign. Open in Maps
Parking tip: The hotel is only about a 10-minute walk from the Austin office. To avoid $55 hotel parking, park at the office and walk over.
- 8:30–8:50 AM
Breakfast tacos and coffee or tea
At the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Look for the Pennybacker conference room on the hotel sign.
- 8:50–8:55 AM
Begin seating and settle in
Please be seated so we can start promptly at 9:00 AM.
- 9:00–9:30 AM
Kickoff: delivering the H2 plan
YTD performance and future outlook.
Simon - 9:30–10:00 AM
Product
Ramadass Prabhakar - 10:00–10:20 AM
GTM initiative
James Gleitman - 10:20–10:25 AM
Fun transition
- 10:25–10:45 AM
CS market churn and the sales role
McAlister Southern - 10:45–11:05 AM
Topic to be announced
James Hall - 11:05–11:20 AM
Snack break
Coffee, tea, snacks, and pastries.
- 11:20 AM–12:05 PM
MAP
Sarah Wells - 12:05–12:10 PM
Fun transition
- 12:10–12:30 PM
Closing
Tying the Managed Agentic Platform and product transformation into the broader company vision.
Heather Brunner - 12:30 PM
End of program
We wrap by 12:30 so you can go grab lunch.
- 6:00 PM
Dinner and fun at Dave & Buster's
Dinner and some fun are on us. 9333 Research Blvd Service Rd, Suite A 600, Austin, TX 78759 · Open in Maps
The agenda is subject to change.
Thursday, October 22
Workshops in the morning, with protected time to sell.
- Morning
Coffee and breakfast
Served in the kitchen area on the ninth floor.
Details to be confirmed - Morning
Sales org workshops
Breakout workshops and kickoffs for the different sales organizations. Your session and room will be listed here.
Time tentativeDetails coming soon - Afternoon
Focused selling time
The rest of the day is yours to work pipeline and connect with customers.
Time tentative - Evening
Team dinners
For teams that didn't have dinner on Tuesday. Flights home are also available Thursday night.
Optional
Friday, October 23
Travel home.
- All day
Fly-out day
Depart any time today. You can also fly out Thursday night if that works better for you.
Austin, Texas.
Wednesday kickoff
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd (at E. 8th Street). Our event is in the Pennybacker conference room, and the hotel will have it on their sign. Open in Maps
Parking tip
The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the Austin office. Hotel parking is $55, so it may be best to park at the office and walk over.
Wednesday night
Dinner and some fun at Dave & Buster's, on us. 9333 Research Blvd Service Rd, Suite A 600, Austin, TX 78759. Open in Maps
Breakfast
Wednesday: breakfast tacos and coffee or tea at the Omni starting at 8:30 AM, before the 9:00 AM kickoff. Thursday: details coming soon.
Your hotel
Many teams are staying at our usual hotels. Please check with your leader for your team's plan.
Arriving and departing
Fly in Tuesday, Oct 20. Fly out Thursday night, Oct 22 or Friday, Oct 23.
Getting around
Double up on rides, carpool, or walk where you can.
Questions
Contact any of your sales leaders, or send a note using the form below.
Shout-outs
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Good questions.
Where is Wednesday's kickoff?
At the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd (at E. 8th Street), in the Pennybacker conference room. Breakfast tacos and coffee or tea start at 8:30 AM. Please be seated by 8:55 AM so the program can start promptly at 9:00 AM, and we'll wrap by 12:30 PM.
Where should I park?
The hotel is only about a 10-minute walk from the Austin office. Hotel parking is $55, so it may be best to park at the office and walk over.
When do I need to arrive?
Plan to arrive on Tuesday, October 20. The sales org happy hour starts at 5:00 PM, though that time is still tentative.
Are team dinners required?
No. Team dinners on Tuesday and Thursday are optional. Teams that don't have dinner on Tuesday can have one on Thursday. Wednesday night's dinner and fun at Dave & Buster's is for everyone.
When can I fly home?
Thursday night and Friday are both fly-out times. Choose whichever works for you.
Where is the agenda?
Wednesday's agenda is posted in the schedule above. Thursday's workshop details are coming soon, so check back.
Where do I stay?
Many teams are staying at our usual hotels. Please check with your leader for your team's plan.
Will there be time to sell?
Yes. Thursday workshops only take up part of the day so there is focused selling time built in.