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We are building Drive 2026 around REAL PEOPLE who work in B2B Marketing. I promise you the entire agenda of the event is *NOT* going to be about replacing your marketing team with Claude, because: 1. I don't think that's possible, if you actually understand the value of marketing and want a proper marketing leader - none of our VPs and CMOs are replacing their teams with AI, but they are using AI to get better work done. 2. The whole value prop of what we do with at Exit Five is about real lessons from real people - your peers - who work in the same industry as you. Drive is a place to connect, network, share ideas, get unstuck, and take two days out of the office to take a big step forward when you get back. Two big differences this year: 1. New, even more beautiful and very Vermont venue in Stowe 2. A full lineup of speakers 100% powered by our community - everyone you see on stage is either a member of Exit Five or *at least* a loyal newsletter subscriber. Here's the first drop of speakers that will be teaching workshops at Drive. The hang on it's own is going to be worth the cost of admission, but we know you actually need to come and learn something, and with this crew I know you will. These 9 speakers will be joining Seth Godin, Ann Handley, Kara Hardin, and Louis Grenier, plus we have another batch of workshops to announce in a few weeks. See you in Vermont in September? Get your tickets now: exitfive.com/drive

November 20, 2019. “Congrats, you're now a patron of Dave Gerhardt.” Then, 5 years later… 2024 - I’m Temu Devin Reed, sitting in the front row at a first-time marketing conference. Made friends for life. Summer camp for B2B. 2025 - Met a writing/business/creator idol. Reinforced friendships. Made new friends. 2026 -  I shoot my shot. I have a 1/100 chance to speak at Drive. SO intimidated because DGMG was with me through my breakout years and transitions of my career. But this year... I’m speaking at Drive. The same event I sat (overly) enthusiastically in the front row. The same stage that I procrastinated applying for (thanks imposter syndrome!) I don’t care how cheesy it sounds - this is an incredible opportunity and honor. It’s about the journey from being an marketing manager sharing a desk with his boss (yes, ONE desk)… …to a marketer who's helped 100+ SaaS brands tell better stories and drive real pipeline with content. And in a truly full circle moment. Join me, Seth Godin, Ann Handley, Kara Hardin and Louis Grenier as we talk about breaking through (and staying sane) in the noisiest time there’s ever been in B2B marketing. The ONE promise I can make is you’re gonna walk out of my session with a content strategy you never have to redo and back into your next team meeting as the baddest MFer there. And one last thing: if you're still in the *front row dreamer* phase of your career, please don’t quit. The long road might be the right road. See you in Vermont? PS - Might regret this, but anybody want to see the pitch video I sent the E5 team? Dave, can I share that?

November 20, 2019. “Congrats, you're now a patron of Dave Gerhardt.” Then, 5 years later… 2024 - I’m Temu Devin Reed, sitting in the front row at a first-time marketing conference. Made friends for life. Summer camp for B2B. 2025 - Met a writing/business/creator idol. Reinforced friendships. Made new friends. 2026 -  I shoot my shot. I have a 1/100 chance to speak at Drive. SO intimidated because DGMG was with me through my breakout years and transitions of my career. But this year... I’m speaking at Drive. The same event I sat (overly) enthusiastically in the front row. The same stage that I procrastinated applying for (thanks imposter syndrome!) I don’t care how cheesy it sounds - this is an incredible opportunity and honor. It’s about the journey from being an marketing manager sharing a desk with his boss (yes, ONE desk)… …to a marketer who's helped 100+ SaaS brands tell better stories and drive real pipeline with content. And in a truly full circle moment. Join me, Seth Godin, Ann Handley, Kara Hardin and Louis Grenier as we talk about breaking through (and staying sane) in the noisiest time there’s ever been in B2B marketing. The ONE promise I can make is you’re gonna walk out of my session with a content strategy you never have to redo and back into your next team meeting as the baddest MFer there. And one last thing: if you're still in the *front row dreamer* phase of your career, please don’t quit. The long road might be the right road. See you in Vermont? PS - Might regret this, but anybody want to see the pitch video I sent the E5 team? Dave, can I share that?