Cristian Dina

Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Tekpon | City Leader @ SaaStock | SaaS Podcast Host

We rise by lifting others!

Cristian Dina is the Co-Founder of Tekpon and CRO at The Next Web.

His work has positioned Tekpon as a trusted software buying platform used by thousands of companies worldwide.

Cristian has personally interviewed 300+ industry leaders and authored the best-selling book King of Networking, establishing himself as one of the most connected and respected voices in the ecosystem.

At just 23 years old, Cristian was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 list, representing a new generation of tech builders, bold thinkers who move fast, build with purpose, and create real impact.

Founding Member - Right Hand to CEO

> Strategic support
> Building and nurturing relationships

Today we are launching TNW Council

A private network limited to 1,000 members for founders and executives

For nearly 20 years, The Next Web has covered and convened the European tech ecosystem

We have built a platform where technology leaders meet, exchange ideas, and shape industry conversations

TNW Council adds a private layer to this platform

A space for founders and executives building tech companies to connect with peers, contribute editorial perspectives, and access closed-door gatherings

Membership is open to founders and executives at tech companies with at least €1M in annual recurring revenue.

Find the application form below 👇

CRO @ TNW | Co-Founder @ Tekpon | Forbes 30 under 30

Alexandru Stan

Working with technology founders and executives operating at scale

City Leader

Dear community, 

I’d like to introduce TNW Magazine (formerly tekpon magazine), a printed publication for tech founders and executives, featuring exclusive interviews with industry leaders.

Introducing TNW Council

A private network for founders and executives, limited to 1,000 members

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The review economy is broken, and everyone knows it

	•	Star ratings are no longer a reliable trust signal
	•	AI can detect fake reviews and add real context
	•	AI cannot create truth if the platform has hidden incentives
	•	The solution is less focus on stars and more on context and trust scoring
	•	The future question is “Is this right for me?”, not “How many stars does it have?”

Happy new year everyone! 

We are living a technological revolution for real and we will talk with our children’s about these historical moments.

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Building TNW in public can sometimes look like showing off, so I try to stay as grounded as possible.

That said, I genuinely believe we’ll reach 1,000 members in the TNW Council before the conference (founders and executives only, from companies with at least $1M ARR or $3M raised in the last 12 months.)

Seeing 3,420 active users in a 30-minute window and a growing number of registrations is a strong signal that we’re building something people actually want.

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