Exit Five Drive
Exit Five's annual in-person event for B2B marketers. Founded by Dave Gerhardt, it's an intimate, community-driven gathering focused on practical B2B marketing strategies.
Overview
Exit Five Drive is the annual in-person event from Dave Gerhardt’s Exit Five community. Held in Burlington, Vermont, it brings together 500 B2B marketers for a day of practical sessions, community building, and genuine human connection.
Drive embodies the Exit Five ethos: practical over theoretical, practitioner over consultant, community over conference. It’s deliberately small, deliberately focused, and deliberately valuable.
Why SaaS Marketers Should Attend
Exit Five has built one of the most engaged B2B marketing communities online. Drive is where that community comes together in person.
- Practitioner-led sessions from marketers in the trenches, not on the speaking circuit
- Community connection — meet the people you interact with online
- Dave Gerhardt’s curation — the content quality reflects DG’s high bar for practical advice
- Vermont in June — beautiful setting for meaningful conversations
Who Should Go
B2B marketers at all levels, especially those active in the Exit Five community. Marketing leaders, content marketers, and demand gen professionals will get the most value. If you’ve listened to the Exit Five podcast or read the newsletter, Drive is the in-person extension.
Networking Tips
- Burlington is small and walkable. The networking extends naturally beyond the venue to restaurants and breweries.
- If you’re an Exit Five community member, introduce yourself by your community handle. Instant recognition.
- The small format means you can meet almost everyone. Don’t hide in the corner.
Why SaaS Marketers Attend
Conferences like Exit Five Drive are where the SaaS marketing playbook gets rewritten. You hear what's actually working from practitioners (not just speakers selling courses), build relationships that turn into partnerships, and get a concentrated dose of competitive intelligence you can't get from blog posts.
If you're serious about growing a B2B SaaS company, showing up matters. The hallway conversations alone are worth the ticket price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exit Five?
Exit Five is a B2B marketing community founded by Dave Gerhardt (former CMO at Drift, Privy). The community includes a membership, podcast, newsletter, and the annual Drive conference. It's known for practical, no-BS B2B marketing advice.
How much do Exit Five Drive tickets cost?
Drive tickets typically cost $500-$1,000. Exit Five community members may receive discounted pricing. The intimate format and high-quality content make it strong value for the price.
Is Exit Five Drive worth the trip to Vermont?
Burlington, VT is a beautiful small city, especially in June. The event's intimate size (500 people) means genuine connections. If you value community and practical advice over spectacle, it's absolutely worth the trip.
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