Ferdinand Goetzen has a diverse background in various roles and industries. In 2013, they co-founded Affairs Today, an online news outlet for students, and served as the Editor-in-Chief, while also writing articles on politics, business, and technology. Ferdinand later worked as a Sales Representative at Hop on Hop off Bus. In 2014, Goetzen became the Social Media and Website Coordinator at New Europeans, an NGO focused on protecting the rights of EU citizens.
In 2015, they worked as an Affiliate Marketer at Euroquote, where they helped clients build their affiliate networks and develop growth strategies. Ferdinand then joined HubSpider Digital Marketing as a Digital Marketing Manager, working with clients on growth strategies, marketing experiments, and SEO.
From 2016 to 2017, Goetzen was a Lead Trainer and Growth Hacker at Growth Tribe Academy, where they trained numerous individuals and companies in growth hacking techniques. Ferdinand then became a Digital Marketing Manager at FerdinandGoetzen.com, advising and investing in various companies while also speaking at conferences and events.
In 2017, Goetzen joined Recruitee as the Head of Growth, responsible for revenue growth, marketing budget management, and market expansion strategies. Ferdinand later became the Chief Growth Officer, overseeing the growth department and achieving significant milestones, such as quadrupling the Annual Recurring Revenue and expanding to new markets.
In 2019, Goetzen joined Hubs (formerly known as 3D Hubs) as the Director of Growth, where they contributed to high-level company strategy and led the growth department. Under their leadership, the company achieved a $330 million acquisition.
Most recently, Goetzen co-founded Reveall in 2021, serving as the Co-founder and CEO. Reveall is a product discovery platform that helps product teams understand their customers and validate ideas. The company has achieved notable recognition and has been used by major companies such as PostNL and Signify.
Throughout their career, Goetzen has demonstrated a passion for sharing their experiences through speaking engagements and has spoken at various conferences, including SaaStock and Emerce.
Ferdinand Goetzen has an education history that spans across various institutions and fields of study. Ferdinand started their higher education at the University of Glasgow from 2010 to 2014, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Politics. Following this, they attended Maastricht University in 2014 and 2015, earning a Master's Degree in European Studies. In 2011, they participated in a study program at Zhejiang University, where they focused on Mandarin, Chinese Culture, and Chinese History.
In terms of their previous education, Ferdinand Goetzen completed their secondary education at the Lycée Français Gustave Eiffel de Budapest from 2002 to 2010, obtaining a Baccalauréat ES with a specialization in Social Sciences.
Additionally, Ferdinand Goetzen has obtained several certifications. In 2017, they completed the "User Experience (UX): The Ultimate Guide to Usability and UX" course at Udemy and the "2-Day AI for Marketing and Growth Course" at Growth Tribe Academy. Furthermore, they have completed the "Marketing Analytics: Products, Distribution, and Sales" course through edX, although the specific month of completion is not provided. Ferdinand Goetzen also holds a certification in Inbound Marketing from HubSpot Academy, although the year of completion is not specified.
July 1, 2021 - present