Selected · Episode 90 · January 9, 2025
Tom Henriksson - OpenOcean's data-intensive bets
OpenOcean general partner Tom Henriksson on the Nordic ecosystem he watched grow from the 1990s, backing data-intensive software, and that Slush poker night.
About this episode
Tom Henriksson, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at OpenOcean, began his career in the 1990s when Finland’s startup ecosystem was in its infancy. At the time, the region had limited global tech presence, but it has since grown into a leader in STEM education and data-driven innovation. Today, the Nordics are known for producing companies that excel in analytics and automation, leveraging their strong foundation despite a relatively small population.