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Nicolas Finet
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Nicolas Finet - CEO Sortlist + Overloop

Nicolas Finet is CEO of Sortlist (1.2M+ B2B agency-client matches) and Overloop (450M+ contacts, AI-powered prospecting). 10+ years building outbound systems for European B2B teams.

Credentials

Role
CEO, Sortlist
Brussels · Co-founded 2014 · 1.2M+ B2B matches to date
Role
CEO, Overloop
Since acquisition 2024 · AI outbound platform · 450M+ contacts
Authored
100+ blog articles
Cold email, RGPD, LinkedIn outreach, AI sales tools
Speaking
SaaStock, Sortlist events, podcasts
European SaaS B2B, agency growth, outbound
Languages
French · English · Dutch
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Data sources
Sortlist marketplace experience
Plus practical experience with Overloop workflows

Topics I cover

I write about B2B sales and outbound from the perspective of building Sortlist and Overloop. Articles should distinguish that operator perspective from the product documentation and third-party sources linked inline.

B2B Sales & Outbound Prospecting Cold Email Compliance (RGPD, CNIL, UWG, GDPR) LinkedIn Outreach & Sales Navigator AI Sales Tools & Automation Marketplace and demand signals European SaaS B2B

Recent articles

A sample of guides I have written or co-written on this blog. See each article's methodology note, sources, and publication date, plus the broader editorial criteria.

Alternatives
20 Best Apollo Alternatives (2026)
Buyer's guide
Best AI Sales Tools 2026: Buyer's Guide
Listicle
Best Cold Email Software 2026 (14 Tested)
Listicle
14 Best AI BDR Tools in 2026 (Tested & Compared)
Listicle
13 Best AI LinkedIn Outreach Tools (2026)
Listicle
12 Best AI Email Outreach Tools (2026)
Alternatives
7 Best Instantly Alternatives (2026)
Alternatives
9 Best Lemlist Alternatives in 2026
Alternatives
8 Best Outreach.io Alternatives (2026)
Comparison
Top Sales Engagement Platforms (2026 Guide)

Why I write about this

I write about questions encountered while building Sortlist and Overloop. Each guide should ground its recommendation in linked sources, product documentation, and a clearly described workflow. When a tool is recommended, the article should explain why, where it falls short, and for whom the judgment applies.

What I have built

Sortlist started in 2014 as a way to improve the match between B2B buyers and the agencies they hire. The platform has processed over 1.2M matches and runs in 11 languages. That work shaped a recurring product lesson: buyers do not lack tools, they lack useful signal. The same idea informs Overloop's focus on prospecting and outbound workflows.

Running both companies offers a view across the demand and supply sides of the B2B funnel. The articles here draw on that perspective while separating personal experience, cited public evidence, and product positioning.

How I work with the rest of the team

Depending on the article, contributors can bring different review lenses:

The byline and methodology note on the specific article identify who contributed to that edition; this author page does not imply a standing three-person review for every page.

Get in touch

Spotted an error or have a tool you want reviewed? For corrections, email corrections@overloop.com with the article URL, issue, and supporting source. See the editorial criteria and the article-specific date and methodology note.