Sundowner Session: AI Outbound: Hype vs. Reality

This summer, Industrious Beam, Needle, and TechMiners are teaming up for an exclusive rooftop event series, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the Berlin tech and startup ecosystem. For the final edition of the series, we’ll cut through the hype around AI-powered outbound and look at what is actually working in the real world. AI is transforming the way sales teams prospect, research accounts, personalize outreach, and build pipeline. But with new tools launching every week, it can be difficult to separate genuine productivity gains from impressive demos that don’t translate into real results. What does AI actually improve in outbound? Which tools and workflows are delivering results, and which ones are creating more noise than pipeline? Where does automation help — and where does human judgment still make the difference? And as AI makes it possible to reach more prospects than ever, are we actually having better conversations? Daniel Wong-Sauer and Lilian Xalter will bring their perspectives from the front lines of modern GTM and sales, sharing what they are seeing, testing, and learning in practice. Expect an honest, practical conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and where AI can genuinely give outbound teams an edge. Access This is an exclusive, invite-only event for the Industrious, Needle, and TechMiners networks. Capacity: Limited to 50 guests. Admission: RSVP is mandatory to secure your spot. Agenda 18:00 – 18:30 | Arrival & Welcome Drinks Grab a drink and break the ice with fellow attendees. 18:30 – 18:40 | Opening Remarks A brief welcome from our partners, Needle and TechMiners. 18:40 – 19:10 | Panel Discussion & Q&A An interactive 25-minute conversation with our guest speakers, exploring what AI-powered outbound looks like in practice, followed by a 5-minute audience Q&A. 19:10 – 20:30 | Rooftop Networking, Food & Refreshments Watch the sunset over the Berlin skyline with curated networking, delicious food, and cold drinks. Speakers Daniel Wong-Sauer, Global Sales Director, Hygraph Daniel Wong-Sauer is Global Sales Director at Hygraph, where he focuses on building scalable sales processes and driving growth. With hands-on experience using AI across prospecting, personalization, and outbound workflows, he brings a practical perspective on what actually works — and what doesn’t. Lilian Xalter, GTM Lead, Secfix Lilian Xalter leads GTM at Secfix, where she focuses on building and scaling the company’s go-to-market engine. Her work spans sales strategy, processes, and building the systems that help a growing team turn opportunities into customers.