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The wait is over—your sneak peek into INBOUND 2025 starts now. We're dropping the first wave of sessions coming to San Francisco this September (with more sessions being added every day!) and giving you a glimpse into the breakthrough content heading to the Moscone Center!

What if your best growth strategy isn't a new channel or campaign, but simply connecting the dots you already have? In a special INBOUND 2024 session moderated by Karen Ng, Francois Ajenstat (former CPO of Tableau) and Andy Pitre (HubSpot) shared their thoughts on one of the most pressing challenges for growth-focused companies: how to unify customer data across marketing, sales, and product to drive sustainable revenue growth. They offered practical insights on leveraging unified data and product-led growth strategies that any business can implement—regardless of size or industry. Get the scoop on why it matters for your growth strategy, plus pick up some quick wins on how to implement these takeaways immediately.

In case your algorithm didn't serve up these gems (we see you, mysterious feed gods), here's your monthly roundup of INBOUND content that got our community double-tapping, sharing, and sparking conversations. Check out what made waves this month!

How often do you find yourself endlessly scrolling on social media until something truly relevant captures your attention? For leaders, the challenge isn't just getting noticed - it's creating meaningful connections that drive real business results. At INBOUND 2024, social media experts Ramon Berrios, co-founder of Castmagic, and Jacqueline Snyder, founder of The Product Boss, shared insights on how forward-thinking companies can launch products on social media in 2025. They revealed strategies that go beyond vanity metrics to focus on what truly matters: building trust, creating conversion, and driving revenue.

INBOUND 2025 is coming in hot—with 11 dynamic stages and spaces, including four brand-new additions you won't want to miss. From big-idea Main Stage moments to niche breakout energy, these are the spaces built to move you, inspire you, and connect you with what's next. Each stage is designed to help you thrive. So what can you expect when you step into Moscone Center? Here's your inside look at where the INBOUND magic will happen.

Events are all about creating spaces for meaningful interactions. That’s why we collaborate with INBOUND partners to turn their big ideas into unforgettable experiences—like when hapily built an entire summer camp experience at INBOUND 2024. Grab a s'more, gather ‘round the campfire, and settle in for the story of how hapily’s nostalgic adventure retreat captivated the INBOUND community and delivered standout results.

Venture capital veterans Joel Cutler (co-founder and managing director, General Catalyst) and Paul English (co-founder, KAYAK and Boston Venture Studio) took the INBOUND 2024 stage to break down what AI really means for startups and businesses today: companies that hesitate to adapt are setting themselves up to fail. With Harvard Business School professor Youngme Moon steering the conversation, they encouraged business leaders to rethink their approach before it's too late.

AI is quickly rewriting the playbook for how we work... but are you keeping up? At INBOUND 2024, tech visionaries shared how AI is fundamentally changing marketing, sales, and business operations.And if you resolved to implement more AI into your workflows, consider this your Q1 pulse check, because the future of work isn't waiting.

The way we work is changing. Fast. And if AI agents weren’t on your radar yet, at this past INBOUND, Dharmesh Shah made sure they are now. HubSpot’s CTO delivered a perspective-shifting vision of how AI agents are fundamentally reshaping how businesses run (and gave a peek into his recent work with agent.ai). What does this shift mean for you? Let’s dive in.

How do you transform a legacy organization without losing the magic that made it great in the first place? It's a challenge that trips up even the most seasoned leaders. But when it comes to driving meaningful change, few leaders have the unique perspective of Dr. David A. Thomas, Harvard Business School professor and president of Morehouse College. At INBOUND 2024, Thomas sat down with PBS NewsHour's Geoff Bennett to unpack the balancing act of organizational transformation: how to honor the past while building for the future. Whether you're leading a 157-year-old-institution or scaling a fast-moving startup, his insights are a must-hear for anyone negotiating change with purpose.

Want to know the secret to achieving more in 2025? Work less. Yes, really. It might sound counterintuitive, but at INBOUND 2024, we learned that the most successful leaders aren't the ones putting in the most hours—they're the ones working smarter. At INBOUND 2024, Dr. V Boykin broke down exactly why, and more importantly, what to do about it.

The traditional content playbook needs a serious update. Leading media executives, including Vox Media CEO and Chair Jim Bankoff, Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng, and Puck CEO Sarah Personette gathered on the INBOUND 2024 Main Stage to share insights on content strategies that actually drive results. Spoiler alert: boring content didn't make the cut. But what's driving this shift, and why does it matter now more than ever? The answer lies in how audiences engage with content—a change that's reshaping everything from social media strategies to enterprise marketing.