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Mario Ubiali

Mario Ubiali

From understanding sensory memories to creating products that resonate with consumers’ emotions, Mario reveals how neuroscience is shaping the future of food. Here are five key insights from…
November 25, 2024
24 min
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Claire Houry

Claire Houry

Building Long-Term Relationships with StartupsClaire Houry emphasizes the importance of building close, long-term partnerships with startups, noting that Ventech aims to support companies from early stages all the…
November 15, 2024
25 min
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Tim Schumacher

Tim Schumacher

The Power of Founder-Market FitOne of the highlights from Tim Schumacher's conversation is his strong belief in "founder-market fit." Unlike product-market fit, which focuses on the product's place…
November 8, 2024
24 min
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Linn-Cecilie Linnemann

Linn-Cecilie Linnemann

Building Impact with IntentionalityLinn-Cecilie emphasizes that impact investing requires intentionality and measurability. According to her, “You can do a lot of impact investments unintentionally, but if you don’t…
November 4, 2024
22 min
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Cecilie Skjong

Cecilie Skjong

The Evolving Norwegian Startup EcosystemThe Norwegian startup ecosystem has experienced rapid growth in recent years, especially in early-stage investments. Cecilie Skjong, an investment manager at Skyfall Ventures, shared…
October 29, 2024
22 min
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Björn Lapakko

Björn Lapakko

Embracing the Global Startup EcosystemBjörn's journey from Minneapolis to the Nordic tech scene has been anything but ordinary. Moving from the U.S. to Estonia and then Norway, he…
October 18, 2024
24 min
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Håkon Høgetveit

Håkon Høgetveit

The Power of Referral-Based HiringHåkon Høgetveit believes that referral-based hiring is the most effective recruitment strategy for modern businesses. Traditional methods, relying on cold applications, are becoming obsolete,…
October 11, 2024
25 min
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Matt C Smith

Matt C Smith

A Deep Dive into Matt’s Professional BackgroundMatt started his career as a venture capitalist at Condé Nast’s corporate venture fund, where he gained invaluable experience in high-stakes investments.…
October 4, 2024
33 min
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Pippa Boothman

Pippa Boothman

Combining Sports and Digital ExperiencesPlayfinity, under the leadership of CEO Pippa Boothman, has taken a unique approach to keeping kids active. The company focuses on blending sports with…
October 1, 2024
22 min
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Véronique Steiner

Véronique Steiner

A Journey of Innovation in FinTech: Véronique Steiner's VisionVéronique Steiner’s career in fintech showcases the sector’s dynamic growth and her entrepreneurial drive. Since joining J.P. Morgan six years…
August 12, 2024
24 min
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