#28 Meetup  |  May 29, 2025

Show Me the ROI: Selling Engineering Ideas Without the BS

Three men in a panel discussion at an ELC meetup, the man in the middle speaking into a microphone

“Show Me the ROI” is ELC Meetup #28, held at WorkLounge Příkopy in Prague on 29 May 2025.

The Engineering Leaders Community meets every month. Join ELC to get the next invite, or pitch a talk for a future night.

Why do some engineering initiatives get the green light, while others get buried in the backlog?

At this meetup, we flip the script and bring in the people who hold the decision-making power. Leaders from major organizations will share what earns their trust, what kills even the best ideas, and what they wish engineering teams understood when making a pitch.

You’ll hear:

🛑 The red flags that make them say “not now”

🟢 What makes them lean in and say “tell me more”

💡 Real stories of regret, missed opportunities, and the ideas that changed everything

💬 How they coach their teams to speak in business value, not buzzwords

📊 What metrics and signals matter when budgets are tight

Whether you’re trying to get buy-in, budget, or just a seat at the table, this one’s for you.

Join us for #28 ELC Meetup, in collaboration with our Supernova partner CodeNOW 🩶

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For you

Want more than one evening on engineering ROI?

A masterclass that builds your board-ready headcount or platform case and stress-tests it against a live no from a finance chair.

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For companies

Want a night like this at your office?

Your venue, your speaker, ELC runs the rest: 120+ engineering leaders registered and €3,000 when you host.

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