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Selected · Episode 51 · January 18, 2024

Tom Miskin - Oslo Innovation Week and Norway’s scale-ups

Tom Miskin on moving from the British foreign office to Oslo Innovation Week, the shift from startups to scale-ups, and why Norway leans on foreign VC money.

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About this episode

Tom Miskin's journey is a testament to the transformative power of career shifts. With a background in international diplomacy and a stint at the British foreign office in Oslo, his introduction to the startup world came unexpectedly during a royal visit. As Tom recalls, "We introduced them to, I think, four startups, including reMarkable... and No Isolation ...helping children that are unable to go to school because of illness." This pivotal moment opened Tom's eyes to the burgeoning startup scene in Oslo, leading him to his current role in fostering innovation.

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