Rene Gerhardt — Co-Founder
The biggest lie in global expansion? That a good product sells itself. The reality for the EU market launching East is far simpler and far harder: Your process is not the issue. Your GTM trust layer is. I was born in Leipzig, Germany, and have been on the ground in Southeast Asia since 2018 (starting with BASF, mostly based in Kuala Lumpur for 5+ years). In the beginning, I struggled with the communication cadence: Direct 'no's are rare. Decisions are often signaled through ambiguity, not certainty. I quickly learned that silence or a protracted 'maybe' usually translates to 'not now.' However, after years of building local relationships—and eating copious amounts of Nasi Lemak, Pad Thai, and Banana Leaf—I realized the truth: With different markets come different opportunities and different buying signals. Outreach channels that are restricted in the EU are absolutely essential here. Not using them means missing out on 80% of the opportunities. We are the system that de-risks your launch. We replace guesswork with predictable GTM by ensuring: 1. Intent Interpretation: We cut through indirect communication to qualify real opportunities and understand what the 'maybe' actually means. 2. Channel Activation: We leverage the essential local channels you are currently ignoring. 3. Trust-First Movement: We build the proof-based systems that eliminate the "who are you?" friction and earn local trust. We focus exclusively on measurable outcomes: real meetings, real revenue, and markets that actually buy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B marketing strategist with expertise in SaaS and digital outreach.
Location: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Experience: 7 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Business-to-business (b2b)
- Business Development
- Marketing Tools
- Local Seo
- Search Engine Optimization (seo)
- Sales Strategy
Career Highlights
- Expert in B2B market strategies for Asia and MENA.
- Proven track record in building trust-based outreach systems.
- Strong background in digital marketing and sales enablement.
Work Experience
XpandEast
EU Growth Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)
Kaltakquise Agentur
Co-Founder Kaltakquise Agentur (3 yrs 6 mos)
Local SEO Agentur
Co-Founder Local SEO Agentur (3 yrs 6 mos)
MEDRUX
Digital Marketing Manager (2 yrs 10 mos)
BASF
Cooperative Education Student (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA at The Berlin School of Economics and Law
Master of Business Administration - MBA at HELP University