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Fueling Success Through Focus: A Recap of LearnUpon's 2025 SKO in Salt Lake City
LearnUpon’s 4th Sales Kickoff (SKO) Salt Lake City this February was definitely one for the books!
Taking place on February 26th and 27th, we packed the two-day event with energizing sessions, unforgettable team-building activities, and, of course, some good old-fashioned fun. The theme, Fuel Success Through Focus, was all about aligning our goals, celebrating wins, and preparing for the exciting challenges ahead.
Why Salt Lake City?
You might be wondering, “Why Salt Lake City?” Well, our sales team has been growing in the area, and we wanted to emphasize its importance as a hub for LearnUpon. Plus, for the last few years, our Utah-based team has traveled all the way to our HQ in Dublin. So, this time, it was only fair to return the favor!
A Growing Team, A Bigger Impact
With over 100 of our employees in attendance, we brought together teams from across LearnUpon, including Sales, Business Development, Customer Experience, Marketing, People, L&D, Finance, and Partnerships. The energy was high, the ideas were flowing, and the excitement was palpable!
And let’s not forget the wild spirit of the event. The team embraced the Wild West feel wholeheartedly—cowboy hats, boots, toy horses—you name it! 🤠
A Powerhouse of Insights
We kicked off the event with insightful sessions from our LearnUpon team leaders, diving deep into what’s working, what’s coming, and how we can continue to grow and serve our customers even better. But it didn’t stop there; our customers and partners had their say too. We heard firsthand about their experiences using LearnUpon and how we’re helping them achieve their goals.
HubSpot, one of our amazing partners, also took the stage to share insights, reinforcing the power of collaboration and customer success. It was a fantastic mix of internal knowledge and external perspective, all aimed at setting us up for even more success in 2025.
No SKO is complete without some team-building, and this year, workshops and group activities had everyone engaging, collaborating, and talking about LearnUpon’s future. Plus, there was a very competitive Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament.
Team Reflections: What Our Employees Had to Say
Beyond the sessions and workshops, what truly made SKO special was the sense of community and camaraderie. Here’s what some of our team members had to say about their experience:
“I had a very great time at SKO! For being new in the company, everyone was very welcoming and lovely to hang out with and get to know. The content was very engaging, and the social activities were very fun. Great job! Excited to be here!”
“Everything was amazing. The sessions were great and have prepared me for 2025 to smash targets. The social events were incredible, and I feel extremely blessed to be brought across from the other side of the world to attend. It was truly special to meet the wider global team and to feel the love that everyone has for LearnUpon.”
“Great event, great speakers—glad to be a part of the momentum forward.”
Evening Bonding
When the day’s sessions wrapped up, the fun didn’t stop. We headed out to TopGolf for some friendly competition. For those who weren’t quite feeling the golf vibes, Salt Lake City’s best sports bars were just around the corner, making it the perfect setting for team bonding and unwinding after a busy day of learning.
Wrapping Up a Memorable SKO
In the end, our SKO wasn’t just about the work we did together during the sessions; it was about the connections we made, the memories we created, and the shared focus on fueling success through focus. With our growing team, our stronger partnerships, and the insights we gained, we’re ready to tackle 2025 with enthusiasm and drive.