Case Studies

How we helped Baptiste grow a 300K tech community and sell out his API conference

Package
Lite
Grow
Scale
Industries
API Technology & Sustainability
Baptiste Vicini
Tech Investor & CEO at apidays

Stats highlight

178m+
Impressions (surpassing the 5M goal by 3,460%)
Sold-out
API conference
CEO of Bilt ($3.25B valuation)
Reached out for a potential partnership
46K (vs. 10K target)
New Followers

Client Snapshot

Despite his 300K-strong community, he needed to reach the right people, not just more people.

Goal

  • Build a powerhouse distribution channel for his tech insights
  • Drive ticket sales and sponsorships for his global apidays conferences
  • Capture leads and amplify web traffic
  • Hit 5M impressions and 10K+ new followers in 90 days

Our 3-Phase Playbook

Phase 1: Deep Brand Strategy

We defined:

  • Positioning: Transitioned Baptiste from “tech journalist” to pioneer of the programmable economy
  • Audience: Fortune 100 tech executives hungry for future-proof insights
  • Content Pillars: Future of tech, automation, sustainability, and API economy
  • Voice: Bold yet pragmatic, pairing predictions with actionable steps

Phase 2: Content Engine

Dedicated creative director +4 hours/month workflow

  • 4-hour/month workflow with a dedicated creative director
  • Viral-ready frameworks: Our team ideated, outlined, and refined content to align with Baptiste’s vision
  • Cross-platform amplification: Strategic posting between LinkedIn and X (Twitter)

Phase 3: Data‑Driven Iteration

  • Weekly performance tracking (impressions, engagement, follower growth)
  • Quarterly deep dives to refine hooks, topics, and formats
  • Pivoted based on real-time audience response and evolving goals

The Transformation

Before:

  • No structured content system, sporadic posts
  • 5M impression goal felt like a stretch
  • No business ROI from content
  • 300K+ community, but flat growth on socials

After:

  • 178M+ impressions (3,460% above target)
  • 46.4K new followers, including key execs and investors
  • Sold out a 1,500-person global API event
  • Inbound from Bilt’s CEO and engagement from Elon Musk