What we’re about
We are purpose-driven creators on the journey to master the art and science of growth marketing. Learn more at https://pirateskills.com/
We focus on six core topics in this free meetup:
1. Growth Roadmap | Experiment your way to your goals.
2. Content & Story | Clarify your message and spread it organically.
3. Funnel Building | Build a path for visitors to become customers.
4. Data Analytics | Define your north star metric and stay the course.
5. Traffic Generation | 10x the reach of your message with paid ads.
6. Conversion Optimization | Increase your impact and profitability.
Join us on the journey to master growth marketing!
Ben
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Ben Sufiani
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Pirate Skills GmbH
Im Mediapark 5, 50670 Cologne, Germany
https://pirateskills.com
ben@pirateskills.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Vibe Coding Cologne | Let's learn AI assisted codingSTARTPLATZ, Cologne
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/vibecoding
Ready to turn your next big idea into a working product before the pizza gets cold? Vibe Coding Cologne is a high-energy evening where founders, product managers, marketers and developers learn to ship with AI-assisted speed.
Why join?
* Go from zero → MVP in hours. Spin up prototypes, landing pages and automations without hunting for a technical co-founder.
* Let AI handle the grunt work. Bug fixes, tests, docs and campaign personalisation run on autopilot, so you can stay in your creative zone.
* Real-world demos, not fluff. Watch live builds of customer-support bots, AI-powered marketing funnels and more — then try the tools yourself during networking.Who’s it for?
* Founders cutting the cost and time to validate ideas.
* Product managers testing features with stakeholders today, not next sprint.
* Marketers launching personalised funnels at hyperspeed.
* Developers automating the boring stuff to focus on impact.What’s happening?
19:00 – Welcome & intro to Vibe Coding – Ben Sufiani, Pirate Skills
19:10 – Customer Support on Autopilot (AI + No-Code) –Lilith Brockhaus & Alexander Sprogis, VisualMakers
19:30 – Risks & Realities of Vibe Coding – Gero Duppel, Open
19:50 – Live Demo: Vibe Marketing in Action – Ben Sufiani
20:10 – Open panel & Q&A – All speakers
20:30 – Drinks & networking with fellow vibe-coders – YouWhen & Where
June 18, 19:00 - 21:00 (CEST) STARTPLATZ Cologne
Im Mediapark 5, 3rd Floor Room Cologne/ Bonn
Capacity is capped at 100, so grab your free seat now.
https://pirateskills.com/vibecoding - Pirate Skills Reconnect | It's time to reconnect in real lifeSTARTPLATZ, Cologne
Join Cologne's most practical growth marketing event where we share what actually moves the needle right now.
Get your free ticket here: pirateskills.com/reconnect
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 19:00, the Pirate Skills crew is dropping anchor at STARTPLATZ, Cologne for an evening of knowledge-sharing, deep-dive discussions and networking.
Why Join Reconnect?
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Proven Growth Strategies - The community shares their strongest growth marketing strategy that has moved the needle in the last three months
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Deep Dive Discussions - We allow you to ask questions and dig deeper into how these strategies actually work in practice
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Founder + Marketer Community - This is a great place to get to know other founders and marketers, from beginners to veterans
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Pirate-Style Networking - We always enjoy great rum and snacks in our pirate style at the end with time for networking
What Are We Up To?
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Arrive & Connect - 19:00-19:15
Quick introductions and networking to break the ice -
Growth Ligthning Rounds - 19:15-19:45
3-minute presentations: Challenge → Solution → Results. Volunteer to present or just observe -
Deep Dive Discussions - 19:45-20:45
Break into topic-based groups to explore tactics further -
Wrap-Up & Next Steps - 20:45-21:00
Resources shared and future events announced, afterwords Rum & Fun
Who Should Attend?
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Founders - Seeking practical growth strategies to scale your venture
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Marketers - Looking for fresh tactics to boost your marketing ROI
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Innovators - Wanting startup-style approaches for established companies
Where Is It Happening?
Startplatz, Im Mediapark 5
3rd Floor, Room Cologne/Bonn
50670 Cologne, GermanyEvent Details
Date: June 25th
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Capacity: 100 participantsAARRR,
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- Let's solve our Growth Challenges | Join the Pirate Skills RoundtableLink visible for attendees
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/roundtable
Join us for a free 60-minute online session designed to tackle your and others growth challenges head-on. This interactive event is an opportunity for growth marketers and founders to share experiences, insights, and collaboratively find solutions to accelerate growth.
Here are some example challenges you can expect:
- Reducing Customer Acquisition Costs: Finding cost-effective ways to gain new customers.
- Boosting Conversion Rates: Tactics to convert more visitors into customers.
- Expanding Content Marketing: Strategies to enhance content reach and effectiveness.
- Data-Informed Growth Strategies: Leveraging analytics for informed decision-making.
Event Breakdown
- Pirate Parley (20 minutes): Ben kicks off the Roundtable with an overview of the current topic.
- Challenge (20 minutes): A pre-selected participant presents their growth challenge, leading to a collective brainstorming and strategizing.
- Open Q&A and Networking (20 minutes): This segment is dedicated to a Q&A session.
Participate or Present Your Challenge
The Roundtable is open to all members of the free Pirate Skills community. If you’re facing a growth-related challenge and seeking a collaborative solution, we encourage you to reach out to ben@pirateskills.com and shortly state your business challenge. We actively source diverse and relevant cases for each roundtable to ensure a rich and varied discussion.Why You Should Attend
This event is not just a discussion; it's a workshop where ideas transform into actionable strategies. It’s an ideal platform for gaining new perspectives and approaches from a diverse group of experienced founders and marketers. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy, overcome a specific hurdle, or just starting your growth journey, this roundtable promises valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Be part of the Pirate's Roundtable and take a step towards transforming your growth challenges into opportunities for success. We look forward to seeing you there!Cheers!
Ben
- Let's solve our Growth Challenges | Join the Pirate Skills RoundtableLink visible for attendees
Register for free here: https://pirateskills.com/roundtable
Join us for a free 60-minute online session designed to tackle your and others growth challenges head-on. This interactive event is an opportunity for growth marketers and founders to share experiences, insights, and collaboratively find solutions to accelerate growth.
Here are some example challenges you can expect:
- Reducing Customer Acquisition Costs: Finding cost-effective ways to gain new customers.
- Boosting Conversion Rates: Tactics to convert more visitors into customers.
- Expanding Content Marketing: Strategies to enhance content reach and effectiveness.
- Data-Informed Growth Strategies: Leveraging analytics for informed decision-making.
Event Breakdown
- Pirate Parley (20 minutes): Ben kicks off the Roundtable with an overview of the current topic.
- Challenge (20 minutes): A pre-selected participant presents their growth challenge, leading to a collective brainstorming and strategizing.
- Open Q&A and Networking (20 minutes): This segment is dedicated to a Q&A session.
Participate or Present Your Challenge
The Roundtable is open to all members of the free Pirate Skills community. If you’re facing a growth-related challenge and seeking a collaborative solution, we encourage you to reach out to ben@pirateskills.com and shortly state your business challenge. We actively source diverse and relevant cases for each roundtable to ensure a rich and varied discussion.Why You Should Attend
This event is not just a discussion; it's a workshop where ideas transform into actionable strategies. It’s an ideal platform for gaining new perspectives and approaches from a diverse group of experienced founders and marketers. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy, overcome a specific hurdle, or just starting your growth journey, this roundtable promises valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Be part of the Pirate's Roundtable and take a step towards transforming your growth challenges into opportunities for success. We look forward to seeing you there!Cheers!
Ben