For founders building Europe's resilient and sustainable future

Alan Mamedi is the co-founder and CEO of Truecaller, a leading search technology company with over 250 million users globally. He previously co-founded Möbeljakt.se and jobbigt.se. With a B.Sc. in computer science from KTH, he’s built companies backed by Sequoia, Atomico, and Kleiner Perkins.

Ex-founder turned angel. Loves early stage and shaping business from prototype and pre-seed through to series A. Product guy at heart, been coding since the 90s, published author on AI, host of Sweden's largest podcast on EV's and green energy, currently chairing three companies in healthcare, AI and logistics.

Andreas Baller is a marketplace and e-commerce executive with 15+ years of global leadership experience across Amazon, DHL, and logistics-tech. He leads Amazon’s 3rd-party seller business in Sweden and is known for scaling operations, driving cross-border growth, and building high-performing teams.

I advise early-stage founders—technical or not—on building tech-driven products customers love, that are profitable and hard to copy. I help navigate early decisions on product, hiring, and tech vision, bringing a pragmatic, fast-moving, customer-focused mindset grounded in real startup experience.

Anja Leissner is co-founder & co-CEO of Spring Food System and a recognized leader in food/ag/health-tech. She advises startups like Mudcake & Marvelous, mentors at Norrsken, Rockstart & Techstars, and founded Stockeld Dreamery and Anja’s Adventures, focused on food innovation.

Anna Fredrixon is co-founder and partner at Norrsken Launcher, backing early-stage, research-driven innovations for people and planet. She’s helped scale Truecaller and Kry from startup to unicorn as first HR lead, and now supports founders hands-on. She sits on the boards of Renasens and SeaPattern.

Anna Nordell Westling is co-founder of Sana Labs and a seasoned entrepreneur and brand builder with 20+ years of experience. She’s led global marketing efforts at Saatchi & Saatchi, Acne, and King, and advises AI Sweden and the AI Sustainability Center. She is a frequent keynote speaker on AI, learning, and innovation.

Anna Ottoson is a former startup founder and now a founding partner at Mudcake, a microfund run by ex-founders investing in early-stage foodtech. Mudcake backs bold founders reshaping how we produce, distribute, and consume food, with global tickets ranging from \$200K–\$800K at pre-seed and seed stage.

Helping founders fund bold ideas—without giving up equity. I help scale-ups unlock early credit to grow on their terms. If you’re a purpose-driven founder seeking smart, non-dilutive capital to stay in control, let’s talk. Built companies. Backed companies. Now, backing you.

Chief Platform Officer at Kinnevik, Anna supports portfolio founders with growth and operational expertise. She founded WES (acquired 2019) and has held board roles at Bonnier Ventures, Tipser, and more. An angel investor since 2011, she brings deep experience across people, brand, and scale.

Visionary entrepreneur and operator. Former architect behind the Avicii brand, founder of Brilliant Minds, and early partner in Antler, Bolt, and Mind Medicine. 20+ years building cultural infrastructure, media pipelines, and brand strategy. Founding partner at Norrsken Accelerator.

Ben co-founded SwiftKey, the top-selling Android keyboard app acquired by Microsoft in 2016. He studied NLP and ML at Durham and Cambridge, and has since worked across big tech, biotech, and cleantech. Today, he focuses on advisory roles—and being a dad to two daughters.

Björn Bergström is a tech and brand executive with 15+ years’ experience as VC investor, founder, and operator. He has scaled companies to \$200M+ in sales and now builds The Wild Ventures, an AI-powered house of impact brands. He’s also an active angel in startups like SpaceX, Klarna, and Anthropic.

Built a global IT security company (1986–1997), then co-founded and scaled Oatly from inception to IPO (1997–2022), leading IR, strategy, and partnerships. Now focused on Food as Medicine—developing clinically proven foods for diabetes and obesity. Active in food/ag/health tech.

Carl Manneh is an investor and seasoned entrepreneur, known as co-founder and former CEO of Mojang Studios, creator of Minecraft—the best-selling game of all time. After Mojang’s $2B+ acquisition by Microsoft, he’s focused on investing in tech startups and has been active with Norrsken as board member and VC investor.

Carl-Johan Westring is a purpose-driven leader with extensive management experience. He is passionate about personal growth, developing others, and building strong teams and solutions for a better world. He thrives on coaching and supporting startups as they launch and scale.

Carolina Sachs has 27 years of experience within innovation and sustainability. General secretary for Axfoundation 2007-2019. Currently working with impact investing with a specific expertise in food och ag-tech.

Chair and board member across leading financial firms in Northern Europe. Former CEO of ICA Insurance, where I led digital growth to become Sweden’s fastest-growing insurer. I focus on digitalization, GTM, governance, and inclusive leadership, incl. G7 Gender Council.

Cecilia Qvist is CEO of Leia, a nanotechnology company delivering 3D screen experiences without the need for AR/VR eyewear. Leia enhances human connection through everyday devices, making immersive technology more accessible and natural for users around the world.

Chantal Ambord is an operating partner and angel investor with deep involvement in the startup ecosystem. She played a key role in scaling BlaBlaCar into a leading ridesharing platform and now supports startups with strategic guidance and investment as both operator and backer.

Christel Kinning is a seasoned executive with a track record of scaling and transforming brands. She led Oatly through 4x growth in 24 months, served as Executive Chairman at Zoundindustries during its hyper-growth phase, expanded a Russian firm into 900 fashion stores, and renewed the Polarn O. Pyret brand.

Christina Ulardic is an experienced impact investor specializing in agri/food tech and BoP product development. At Astanor, she brings expertise from her time at Swiss Re, where she led energy and agri-food business development in MEA and helped build the global carbon emissions certificate portfolio.

Daniel Goldberg is CCO and Deputy CEO at Norrsken Foundation, where he helps scale solutions to global challenges. With a background in journalism and leadership roles at Paradox Interactive and Di Digital, he brings deep expertise in storytelling, growth, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Daniel Skavén Ruben advise early-stage founders—technical or not—on building tech-driven products customers love, that are profitable and hard to copy. I help navigate early decisions on product, hiring, and tech vision, bringing a pragmatic, fast-moving, customer-focused mindset grounded in real startup experience.

Darren Glenister is CEO of Material Exchange and a fashion industry expert with 20+ years of experience. He advises major brands like Nike, Adidas, Walmart, and Levi’s on digital product creation, sustainable sourcing, PLM, and supply chain transformation.

Ebba Ljungerud is an experienced CEO and board professional with a strong track record in scaling consumer tech, gaming, and e-commerce companies. She has led Paradox Interactive and Rugvista as CEO and holds board roles.

Einar Bodström is mega-obsessed with solving climate at scale. CEO and Co-Founder of ClimateView (🇸🇪+🇺🇸), the leading transition platform for cities managing their pathway to a zero-carbon future.

Elaine Grunewald is President of Tonomus Venture Studio, building AI-driven ventures for NEOM. A former Ericsson exec, she’s advised startups and led global teams. She co-founded the AI Sustainability Center and co-authored Sustainability Leadership (2020).

Eric Wahlforss is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dance, and previously Co-Founder and CTO of SoundCloud. With a background in interaction design and web innovation since 1995, he’s also an electronic music artist known as Forss. He holds an M.Sc. from KTH also studied at Stockholm School of Economics.

2x exited founder. Founding Partner of Mudcake, a pre-seed/seed impact fund. With a portfolio of 32 tech startups to reshape the broader food system. Founder of StartupTools and fluent in startup legalese, especially related to fundraising and shareholding.

Consultant. Klarna (comms). Norrsken (ceo). Norrsken Launcher (managing partner). On about 10 boards. Loves my family and friends, reading, building stuff, politics, philosophy and raves.

Erik Granholm is Digital Marketing Manager at Norrsken. A former sales professional at Peugeot and Mazda, he founded two creative studios supporting early-stage impact startups and VCs. Since 2022, he has helped Norrsken Accelerator teams refine brand, design, and comms—fast and agency-free.

Erik Segerborg is a board member and advisor focused on marketplaces, with a track record as an exec at billion-dollar exits like Avito and Hemnet. A founder and former CEO, he invests across stages and roles, from CMO to CPO. He’s driven by a passion for supporting founders from idea to execution.

Filip Lindvall is the co-founder and Chief Technology Architect of Voi. With a strong background in software development, data science, and applied mathematics, he believes in solving problems through technology. He also teaches programming to high school students and holds a degree from KTH in Stockholm.

Frank Visciano is a flexible CxO and former COO of Udemy, supporting executive teams through evolving leadership gaps and growth inflection points. With experience across sales, product, ops, and marketing, he guides GTM strategy, team design, market entry, and organizational scaling.

Fredrik Hjelm is the co-founder of Voi Technology, launched in 2018 to transform urban mobility through electric scooters. He previously founded Guestit and worked in business development at Avito.ru. Fredrik also served as an intelligence officer in the Swedish Armed Forces, focusing on Eastern Europe and Russia.

Serial tech entrepreneur ›Founded 6 tech companies (2x Unicorns) ›Founded KRY - Europes largest digital healthcare provider

Frida Emilsson is Co-founder and COO of Worldfavor, a sustainability platform helping 20,000+ organizations access and use data to drive sustainable action. She’s focused on enabling companies to understand their impact, build resilient value chains, and turn sustainability into scalable tech solutions.

Kristina Josefsson is a CFO with deep operational focus, helping startups scale smartly and efficiently. With experience in fintech, e-commerce, health tech, and app-based products, she has led teams at Klarna, Norrsken, and ABC Labs. She thrives in fast-paced environments where impact meets execution.

Friedrich Neuman is an entrepreneur and early-stage impact investor with 15 years of company-building experience. He has co-founded four startups and invested in 30+ companies. Named one of Europe’s most active sustainability angels by Sifted, he backs high-impact, high-profit ventures tackling global challenges.

Funda Sezgi is co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation and co-founded the Norrsken Accelerator, which she led for its first two years. With a background in growth, partnerships, and global expansion, she also holds a PhD in Strategic Management focused on social enterprises and has strong ties to academia.

Garrett Goldberg is a former GP at Bee Partners and ex-COO of a deep tech startup. He’s sat on 20+ boards, helping early-stage companies scale and raise from Sequoia, NEA, and more. Now based in Paris, he supports EU founders with GTM, fundraising, and U.S. expansion.

Gary Lin is a prolific tech investor who has backed disruptive startups across eCommerce, fintech, food delivery, and climate tech. He now focuses on removing animals from the global food system through Purple Orange Ventures and EVIG Founders, supporting and building science-driven alt-protein startups worldwide.

Co-founded Re:food in 2020. With offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, San Francisco, and Boston, the firm has developed a science-based framework for a sustainable global food system, identified root-cause challenges, and now invests in agrifood growth companies driving sustainability.

Hatem Fassatoui is an advisor, investor, and growth-driven marketer with experience from Spotify, Acast, Stabelo, and Universal. He helped scale Spotify from 6 to 58 markets and 100x user growth. Since 2017, he’s been an active angel and advisor, backing seed to Series A startups with data-led strategies.

Helen Agering is a board member and former CRO, strategic advisor, and investor in B2B SaaS. She was Sweden Country Manager and global concept owner at Nortal, leading Revenue Science. Previously CEO of Element Lead Management, she led its merger with Nortal in 2016.

Hope S. Taitz is CEO of ELY Capital, an investor and advisor with deep expertise in financial services, consumer, media, and tech. A former M&A banker, she has held leadership roles at Argosy and Catalyst Partners. She sits on several public boards and is a long-time advocate for STEM and education.

Pitch coach and storytelling expert with 18+ years in tech. Ex-Ericsson, now founder of a comms agency that’s helped 1,200+ startups pitch better. Clients include YC-backed teams and TEDx speakers. On a mission to help 100,000 founders pitch with impact.

Joe Tinston is a Founding Member at CPO Track®, where he leads innovative product management strategies. Based in Greater London, he holds an M.Phil in Economics from Oxford and an MA from Cambridge, bringing strong analytical insight to product leadership and strategy.

Johan Eriksson is a leader, advisor, investor, and speaker passionate about societal progress. He leads Measurement & Analytics at Google Northern Europe and supports startups in mental health and sustainability. With experience at Google, ABB, and P\&G, he champions data-driven change and inclusive dialogue.

Johannes Schildt is CEO and Co-founder of KRY/LIVI, a leading digital healthcare provider with over 3m users and a \$2B valuation. A serial entrepreneur, he founded his first company in school and previously launched Stardoll’s hit Facebook game. He holds a Master’s in Business and Economics from Stockholm University.

Jon Reynolds is the Co-founder of SwiftKey and served as CEO until its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016. Known for its smart typing technology, SwiftKey is featured on over 1 billion devices. Jon studied Physics at Cambridge and was awarded an MBE in 2016 for services to technology.

Judith Wolst is Partner at SusTechable, angel investor, public speaker, author & podcaster.

Juliette-Marie Somerset is CEO & Managing Partner at Somerset Capital in Silicon Valley, investing globally in disruptive tech across ClimateTech, FinTech, and AI. With 20+ years in VC and Wall Street, she advises startups, lectures on finance and blockchain, and mentors founders through Nasdaq, Yale, and Norrsken.

CEO at Elypta since inception, raising $30m to date. Former Chief Digital Officer at Praktikertjänst. Spent 8 years at Arthur D. Little advising pharma, diagnostics & MedTech. Holds M.Sc. degrees in Bioengineering and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

Kristoffer is a hands-on engineer passionate about building—from electric vehicles to companies and the teams behind them. He combines technical expertise with a builder’s mindset, driving innovation through both product development and team leadership.

Lauri Reuter is a scientist turned investor with a PhD in plant biotechnology. After years in research and strategy, he co-founded Nordic Foodtech VC, the first food-focused VC in the Nordics. He also brings a decade of experience communicating science and tech through Finland’s national broadcaster.

Lena Ullrich leads LP communication, relationship management, and fundraising across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She has held roles at Triton Partners, Global Water Development Partners (Blackstone), JP Morgan, and Credit Suisse. Lena holds a BSc in International Business from Northeastern and ESB.

Lidia Oshlyansky is a seasoned product and UX leader with 10+ years of experience shaping digital teams and strategies. As former Chief Product Officer at ManyPets, she led global product strategy, aligning regional units and central product-tech teams to deliver impactful user-focused solutions.

Linnéa Kornehed is Deputy CEO, CMO, and Co-founder of Einride, the electric and autonomous shipping scale-up. A Forbes 30 Under 30 and Les Margaret winner, she’s part of the World Economic Forum’s tech innovators and is passionate about using tech and art to drive societal and planetary impact.

Lisa Kennelly is a marketing executive and hands-on startup operator with a decade of experience at mobile-first B2C startups like Clue and Fishbrain. Now at Klarna in product marketing and growth, she also advises and mentors founders via Techstars, Antler, Startup Core Strengths, and First Round Fast Track.

Luzana Costa is a Partner at Norrsken Africa Seed Fund, backing early-stage tech ventures solving key challenges in Africa. She’s ex-Balderton, EF, and Maersk, with experience in post-investment ops, talent sourcing, and global energy projects. MSc in Hydrology.

Magnus Svantegård is a Senior Advisor, Board Member, and Chief Product Officer with 25+ years of experience building world-class digital solutions. After 19 years in a startup sold in 2019, he now specializes in SaaS, product strategy, and translating tech for boards, investors, and executives.

Malte Wersäll is CFO & COO at Norrsken, known for his hands-on approach to analysis, forecasting, and building simple, efficient financial and administrative routines. He brings experience from several sectors, including the electricity industry.

Marcus Boström is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Keystone Education Group, Vården.se, and WineTourism.com. With 25+ angel investments across foodtech (Nicks, Oatlaws), fintech (Brocc), and cybersecurity (Holm Security), he brings deep experience in building and backing high-growth ventures.

Maria is an entrepreneur, health tech investor and board professional. She is the executive chairman of stem cell pioneer company Cellcolabs, a company she has been part of since the beginning in 2021. During the COVID-19 pandemic she cofounded ABC Labs, Sweden’s largest COVID laboratory.

Mark Boutros is a social strategy expert with a background in international affairs and public health. He brings scientific rigor, global perspective, and content expertise to brands, forming cross-sector partnerships that strengthen communication strategies and help organizations compete effectively.

Mattis Larsson is CTO and co-founder of Karma, the social impact startup reducing food waste. With a background in founding multiple startups, he’s passionate about product, scalable tech, and building happy teams. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Luleå University of Technology.

Michael Maximilian Mueller is a scale-up CFO/CEO with 20+ years of experience turning early-stage ventures into market leaders. He’s held key roles at Deposit Solutions, pvXchange, and Incari, and advises founders on fundraising, governance, metrics, and leadership.

Mikael Hussain is the Co-founder and CEO of fintech company Anyfin. Previously, he served as Vice President of Credit at Klarna, bringing deep expertise in consumer finance, credit, and financial technology.

Miki Yokoyama is a sustainability expert, impact investor, and startup operator across corporates, VCs, and nonprofits including Allianz, BMW, BCG, and AENU. She launched the RESPOND accelerator and co-created the Sustainability Playbooks. She now leads Aurum Impact and advises on circular economy and sustainability.

Mimi Billing is a journalist at Sifted.eu, backed by the Financial Times, covering Nordic innovation and the wider European startup scene. She moderates panels and runs events, with past roles at Di Digital and Accenture. She holds degrees in journalism, business, and international studies.

Nami Zarringhalam is a serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of Truecaller, the global search tech platform with 250M+ users. He previously co-founded Möbeljakt.se and jobbigt.se, and brings expertise in strategic management and ICT. He now serves as Chairman of Truecaller, backed by top global investors.

Natalia Escribano is a global business leader with 25+ years in tech, telecom, and adtech. She’s led growth and teams at Motorola, Meta, and JCDecaux, blending technical expertise with commercial insight to drive innovation, partnerships, and global SaaS success.

Niklas Adalberth is the co-founder and former Deputy CEO of Klarna, Europe’s highest valued private fintech. In 2016, he founded Norrsken Foundation to support entrepreneurs solving global challenges. Norrsken now includes hubs in Stockholm and Kigali and a VC fund backed by unicorn founders.

Nina Wenström is Creative Director at Norrsken Foundation, where she’s shaped brand strategy, storytelling and art direction since 2020. Supporting it's journey from one house to global reach. Previously worked with Acne, Viaplay, Airbnb, and helps founders build bold, authentic brands.

Pascal Murasira is Founding Partner at Africa Cities Fund, creating purpose-driven spaces for entrepreneurs to thrive. Formerly Managing Director at Norrsken East Africa, he led the development of Africa’s largest startup hub in Kigali, supporting innovation and entrepreneurial growth on the continent.

I’m Pavel Calderon – a founder, innovator, and startup advisor with a deep commitment to shaping a smarter, cleaner and efficient future. I bring together 15+ years of industry expertise with a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, helping startups transform bold ideas into impactful solutions.

Pelle Tamleht works at the intersection of marketing, communication, and impact. He leads marketing and partnerships for Norrsken in the Nordics, supporting early-stage impact startups. With a background in digital storytelling, he helps teams grow their reach while staying true to their mission.

Per Olsson is Program Director and Principal Researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, leading research on sustainability transformations. Named among the world’s most influential researchers, he advises leaders across sectors and co-founded SHIFT and Coral Guardians to bridge science, innovation, and impact.

Ex Tax&Legal partner at PwC Sweden for 16 years. Assited Niklas Adalberth with the structuring to establish Norrsken. Got at broad network within the business community, this in Sweden, Europe an the US. Everything from start ups to the big family offices. Now senior advisor with Polar Structure AB.

Sabina Wizander is a Partner at VC firm Creandum and former Chief Strategy Officer at digital healthcare company KRY/LIVI. She has experience from McKinsey in San Francisco and holds an MSc in industrial engineering from Lund University. She has worked across Sweden, California, and the Middle East.

Samira Zarringhalam is a Product Manager at Acast with a background in marketing, recruitment, and HR within tech. She has held roles as Marketing Manager and Country Manager, and moved into product out of a passion for UX and bridging the gap between stakeholders and development teams.

Currently co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation. Previously partner at McKinsey leading work in retail- and consumer goods.

Sebastian is a founder with a track record of building and scaling startups across Europe and MENA. He led Kitab Sawti from idea to acquisition by Storytel. Now CEO of Ingela AI, disrupting shipping with AI. He helps early-stage teams with strategy, funding, and international growth.

Shams Jourjani is a games industry veteran with deep expertise in business development, leadership, and building games companies. He is CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, chairman at publisher Hooded Horse, co-founder of Almost Ready Games Fund, and host of The Business of Video Games podcast.

Shelley Walters is the Founder of The Sales Counsel, creator of Africa's first Remote Selling School (accredited by the IISA) Top SA Sales Keynote Speaker, winner of the PWC Gender Mainstreaming Award in the category "Inclusive Leader - Entrepreneur”

Dr. Srishti Gupta brings 18 years of experience in global public health, education, and talent. She advises on biotech transitions at Idorsia and has held leadership roles at McKinsey in global health, diversity, alumni engagement, and strategic programs, bridging science and business.

Professor Stephan Chambers is the inaugural director of the LSE's Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship. He was previously MBA director at Oxford's Saïd Business School and co-founder of the Skoll World Forum. He specialises in impact acceleration.

Susanna Campbell is a former private equity investor turned active angel, advisor, and impact investing advocate. She sits on the boards of Northvolt and Kinnevik and chairs four VC/PE-backed growth-stage e-com and DTC companies. She holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Toby is CEO and co-founder of Granular, helping energy utilities offer transparent energy data. He also founded EnergyTag, a nonprofit building a market for granular energy certificates. Previously, he held leadership roles at OVO Energy, VCharge, and Engensa, and holds a PhD in solar energy from Imperial College.

Managing Director and Global Head of the Innovation Economy Team at JP Morgan’s International Private Bank. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, he founded and scaled ventures across Latin America, China, the U.S., and Europe, and now brings that global startup experience into private banking.

Viktor Bolin is the Founder and Creative Director of Post, a creative agency known for bold, award-winning campaigns. With a background in branding, strategy, and PR, he’s worked with clients like AIK, American Express, and Carlsberg.

Wilhelm Löwenhielm is a renewable energy entrepreneur. He co-founded solar IPP Alight after 7 years at BCG, growing the team and raising from angels to institutions. At Northvolt, he led stationary storage and divestments. He advises energy startups and holds an MSc from SSE.