Zoltan Vardy is a B2B sales strategist, author, and keynote speaker who draws on 30 years of experience as both a senior executive and entrepreneur to help corporate leaders rethink sales-driven growth and leadership
He’s closed $2 billion in sales as Senior Vice President of Global Sales at NBC Universal and regional CEOof ProSiebenSat1 Media in CEE and has guided 200+ startups in 26 countries to scale faster using The Launch Code, his proprietary B2B sales framework — also the foundation of his book on founder-led sales.
In addition to his corporate career, Zoltan has launched multiple media and tech businesses, achieving successful exits as both founder and investor. He currently serves as chairman of Antavo, an enterprise loyalty SaaS technology company.He shows how entrepreneurial principles cut through corporate complexity and sharpen execution, while sales fundamentals remain essential even in the age of AI. Known for his engaging, practical style, he educates and inspires executives to act with clarity, navigate uncertainty, and achieve lasting results.
Born and raised in the United States, Zoltan is now based in London and Budapest.
KEYNOTES:
The Launch Mindset: Adapt, Engage and Build Sales Momentum [Sales]
Key Takeaway: Use entrepreneurial principles to sharpen customer engagement, rebuild confidence, and generate the energy and discipline that wins new customers and closes deals.
AI-Smart Selling: What High-Performing Sales Teams Still Do Better [Sales]
Key Takeaway: Strengthen your sales fundamentals and use AI as a force multiplier, not a substitute, so your team closes more deals, shortens sales cycles, and improves win rates in a rapidly changing market.
Lead Like a Founder: Be Bold, Move Fast and Grow with Purpose [Leadership]
Key Takeaway: Discover how the focus, agility, and persistence of top entrepreneurs can help you cut complexity, align teams around what matters most, respond faster to change, and unlock meaningful business growth.
The Power of Focus: Driving Growth Through Clarity and Discipline [Leadership]
Key Takeaway: See how a single, high-impact priority can sharpen execution, align teams around what truly drives revenue, and accelerate meaningful business
The $2 Billion Mindset: How to Master Sales and Thrive as a Founder [Sales]
Key Takeaway: Overcome your fear of selling and embrace a simple, repeatable approach to customer engagement that will help you grow your business with confidence, making this an essential survival skill for founders.
REFERENCES
Conferences & Events: Dublin Tech Summit, The Next Web, EU-Startups Summit, Global Sales
Tech Festival, Arctic15, Techchill, Wolves Summit, PODIM
Clients & Partners: Egis Pharmaceuticals, United Way, Cornell University, Startup Wise Guys,
Speedinvest, Euroventures, Google.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & BOOK
Book: The Launch Code: How to Master Founder-Led Sales and Boost Your Startup’s Revenue
Growth
Blog & Podcast Appearances / LinkedIn: 15,000 followers / YouTube
WHY BOOK ZOLTAN?
He empowers organizations to adopt entrepreneurial principles that cut complexity, sharpen execution, and accelerate growth.
He combines $2B in corporate sales experience with hands-on entrepreneurial success, having
launched and exited multiple businesses and advised 200+ startups across 26 countries.
He delivers high-energy keynotes that both inspire and equip executives with actionable tools.