Lauren Crichton

🎊 Great news for early-stage businesses in Denmark! The new government reform introduces significant funding opportunities, tax relief, and legal changes aimed at boosting startup growth. This is a perfect time for innovative ideas in health, wellbeing, and energy sectors to thrive. If you have a startup or an idea, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the reforms and send your pitch to us for a chance to collaborate. At KRING we not only invest in impact ideas and business concepts, we co-create! https://lnkd.in/dSBnmuDS #Startups #Innovation #Health #Energy #Entrepreneurship #DenmarkReform #EarlyStageBusiness #impactinvesting #Venturebuilding #kring

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The increasing screen time <> increasing depression among kids is so obvious. It’s also so easy for all app companies that are causing this to help out to reduce this Why don’t app companies for example respect screen time settings on the phone? For example: - When screen time is ending, no more Pokemons should appear Niantic, Inc. - Snap Inc. should indicate that a user is away and not deliver messages outside of the users screen time - Tik Tok feed should not present new content if screen time is ending https://lnkd.in/d4TGX2bb

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Today, April 21, marks Sweden Overshoot Day—a stark reminder that from now until the end of the year, Swedes are living beyond our ecological means. The Global South sustains the Global North with resources, enabling our fast-paced consumption society. As an example, we are currently depleting the Democratic Republic of Congo's natural resources to supply new electronics in the North. 💻 🌎 Yet, the Overshoot Day for Global South countries falls much later in the year compared to that of the Global North, if they appear on the list at all. Well that leaves a bitter taste of injustice in my Sunday coffee. 🤦🏽‍♀️☕ How can we create a world that lifts people out of poverty, and at the same time lifestyles that are aligned with nature? Source: Global Footprint Network #SwedenOvershootDay #GlobalSouth #Circulareconomy

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Scaling Your Tech Startup in Sweden: Key Strategic Advantages. Check out this insightful carousel highlighting essential strategies for growth in the Swedish startup ecosystem: 1) Collaborative Innovation. 2) Sustainability Leadership. 3) Work-Life Balance. Our co-founder Michael Akampa's experiences have shaped these insights. Swipe through for practical scaling tips! What's your take? Which strategies have helped you scale in the Swedish market? Let's share experiences and drive innovation together.

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Last month, Reetta Ilo and I went to Startup Extreme in Hemsedal, Norway, to talk to startups about how they can get featured in top international media. Part of that was a discussion about what NOT to do when reaching out to journalists with your story. It was a great session with lots of smart questions from the audience. So, for those of you who missed it, we thought we'd put some of our key points in a blog! Follow the link to read about some of the most common fall pits startups face when doing PR. https://lnkd.in/gBPytEW5

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The higher vocational education system in Sweden is broken for internationals. I think the education itself is great. Specialized programs addressing industry needs in niche topics like 3D Artistry, Game Programming, and IT, are crucial for meeting industry talent demands. The issue lies in the differences in residence permits between university and HVE (known as YH, or yrkeshögskolan) levels, which not enough students know about before they apply. The permit types are titled the same but their opportunities afterwards are vastly different. For university level permits, students can apply for work permits, Look for work after studies, spousal permits, and self-employed permits from inside Sweden post-education. HVE students have significantly more limited opportunities from inside Sweden. These students choose an education that includes internships and talks of "95% of our students find a job afterwards," only to be told they have to leave Sweden and apply for a work permit from outside. Having to leave the country defeats the advantages of doing internships and can cut the legs out from under students who have carefully chosen their education and available resources based on future potential. To shed light on these discrepancies, I've compiled an overview outlining the distinctions between HVE and university programs, along with post-education options for students. Understanding these nuances is key for prospective international students navigating the Swedish education system. Questions? Feel free to ask. I'm still exploring this subject since it's a recent interest of mine, but it's got me 🔥 fired up 🔥 #Immigration #InternationalStudents #HVE

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Today, someone asked me a great question: Is ‘Folkemødet’ at Bornholm any good? In Denmark, we're privileged to have 'Folkemødet,' a platform where citizens, decision-makers, politicians, and CEOs can engage in real dialogue. It's a space where everyone can ask tough questions, challenge opinions, and find common ground or agree to disagree. I believe ‘Folkemødet’ is vital for Danish democracy. Some highlights from the debates I joined: 🔬 Biosolutions are the Future: I discussed biosolutions at panels hosted by Danish Technological Institute, BioInnovation Institute, and Novo Nordisk Foundation. This sector, employing 7,000 people in Denmark with a turnover of 35 billion DKK, has massive potential. Imagine an industry by 2050 even more reliant on biological resources. The potential is enormous and the time is now! 💰 Capital & Funding: Raising capital for startups was a hot topic. Developing new technologies, infrastructure, and sustainable solutions requires serious investment. We need more investors on board because risk capital and soft funding is crucial for driving the green transition. Great discussions, great outcomes! I'll definitely be at Folkemødet next year as well! Until then, let's rally around accelerating the green transition, including BioSolutions! Feel free to reach out - the time is now! Export and Investment Fund of Denmark Erik Balck Sørensen Peder Lundquist Tommy Ahlers Anders Spohr Helene Bløcher Hans Ole K. Jens Nielsen Sofie Carsten Nielsen Jon Strunge Anne-Lise Høg Lejre Annemarie Meisling Henrik Busch-Larsen Susanne Palsten Buchardt Camilla Kloss Fenneberg Emil Munck de Voss Randi Wahlsten Thomas Grotkjær

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At Antler, we're proud members of the Diversity Commitment by INTENTIONAL. That means that we release numbers on our diversity efforts. Today the results from third year of reporting are released. A couple of stats from Antler in the Nordics; 💪 more women applied to get funding from Antler - 24% women in 2022 - 26% women in 2023 💰 we invested in more diverse teams - 72% of new investments in 2022 were men-only teams - 67% of new investments in 2023 were men-only teams Link to full report in the comments 👇 Still a ways to go, but if we're INTENTIONAL about it, sure we'll get there! So let's go 🌶🌶 Instead of talking about what is missing, let's however also take a minute to celebrate what we already have. For that please help me celebrate our portcos w. women co-founders 👏 🇩🇰 🇩🇰 🇩🇰 - The 0-Mission - BetterChoice - Insutex - Jurnie - Klimate.co - Niimblr - Partnerful - Puzzle 🇳🇴 🇳🇴 🇳🇴 - Aiba - safe digital lives - Annuum - AWAN (As We Are Now) - Ekvi - NEVEMIND (Techstars '23) - Nexro - Ocean Oasis - Receipts - Repairable Community - Shapemaker - Simli - Sorenhydrogen - Spoor - sustie - Syrenna 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 - Allihoop - Astrid Wild - Circulate - Coachendo - Done. - Equality Check - FigureFlow - GroGro - Gyodi - Hypertype - KoalaClick - Leyr - Lokaalt - PeakPath - Pinatubo Interactive - Pocketpet - Precode - pryvX - Respaces - Revive - Skyqraft - Soul Made - Tilly - TravelTail - Yahloh

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How can newsrooms effectively leverage social media to engage audiences, especially Gen-Z? With over 400,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, DW's Johanna Rüdiger shares her journey from launching DW's first-ever TikTok account to building a substantial online community through innovative storytelling and engagement. In an interview with The Fix Media, Johanna discusses strategies for newsrooms to connect with their audiences effectively. Here are some of Johanna's insights: Engagement over traffic: Prioritize delivering journalism directly on social media and measure success by engagement. Multi-platform strategy: Adapt content across various social media channels like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Constructive and dialogue-driven journalism: Create content that provides value and fosters meaningful dialogue. Educational content: Use short-form videos to communicate complex topics and engage younger audiences effectively. Listening to the audience: Understand audience preferences through constant interaction and tailor content accordingly. Community building: Enhance connection and trust by responding to comments and creating content with the audience. Journalistic skills adaptation: Adapt traditional journalistic skills for social media formats and preferences. “Good old journalism” works really well on these platforms, it just needs to tweak storytelling a little bit. People still want well-researched facts, a well-told story. Diversification and adaptability: Diversify presence across multiple platforms to avoid over-reliance on any single one and adapt to new platforms. Check out the full interview to learn more about Johanna’s approach to social media and audience engagement. Find the link in the comments. ⬇️

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Loving the AI value creation leasons from Erik Brynjolfsson 1. Design for complements not substitutes - how to make work more valuable and grow the size of the pie for all 2. Create incentives for the impacted people to design the AI systems - they know the problems and will be able to evaluate the solutions most effectively 3. Redesign tasks and shorten product cycles- expect to recombine tasks into workflows many times over the coming months as years as the technologies mature and diffuse across our industries https://lnkd.in/dmSTf9Um

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Exciting news! Balnord - our new VC fund for tech founders from Poland & Baltics, is live! We know that building a technology company is a unique task and we want to be the ones who will help you achieve the remarkable. We want to be the partner who will help us in good times and difficult moments. We think, act and invest long term. And we're here to help you from pre-seed to exit. #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

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🌍 Global Insecurity and Its Impact on Swedish Startups and Investments 🇸🇪 In today's volatile global landscape, Swedish startups and investors face unprecedented challenges. Despite these hurdles, the resilience and innovation of Sweden's startup ecosystem continue to shine. Here are some key insights from 2024: - **Investment Growth:** Swedish startups attracted €4.7 billion in investments in 2023, with nearly 75% directed towards impact startups, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability and positive societal impact. This trend is expected to continue in 2024. - **Ecosystem Value:** Over the past five years, the value of Swedish startups has doubled, now totaling €239 billion. This growth has led to the creation of 41 unicorn companies, solidifying Sweden's position as a leading startup hub in Europe. - **European Rankings:** Sweden ranks third in Europe for deep tech investments and second for impact investments, showcasing the country's strength in innovative and sustainable technologies. - **Job Creation:** In 2023, Swedish startups generated 138,000 jobs globally, including 79,000 in Sweden. Small businesses and unicorn companies contributed to 96% of these new local jobs. Despite global insecurity impacting the landscape, Sweden's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and equality remains steadfast. Let's support our entrepreneurs and adapt to these changing times with resilience and innovation. #Startups #Investments #Sweden #GlobalEconomy #Resilience

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Join us for a new, inspiring conversation on angel investing. We are joined by Mikko Silventola, the first investor in Bolt and hugo. Tune in on EUVC 💙 And your favorite streaming platforms. 🎧 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

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English-language media momentum continues to build for Exeger: the #Stockholm-based deep tech titan behind the Powerfoyle solar cell, capable of delivering near-endless charge when integrated within consumer electronics. The company’s latest high-profile editorial appearance was an interview with founder and CEO Giovanni Fili in UK sector authority, TechRadar. In the article (which Deliberate PR helped power-up), Fili explained his revolutionary tech, how it was being applied by partners such as 3M, adidas, Urbanista, and VusionGroup, and the scaling of the company’s second factory, Stockholm II. The recent loan granted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate growth is also referenced. https://lnkd.in/dgwpdpPw (SVID, Swedish Industrial Design Foundation; Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK; British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce; The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York; Sting; Business Sweden; Invest Stockholm; Stockholm Business Region; KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Silicon Vikings ) #solar #sustainability #nordic #consumerelectronics #industrialdesign #scaleup 

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Next stop: 🇮🇸 Iceland Innovation Week 🌋Super excited to be joining Sven Schneider and Henrik Holkenbrink in Iceland for a Masterclass in Corporate Venturing from the 15th - 19th of May 🎤I’ll be moderating the masterclass session and providing a perspective on how branding can be an accelerator in innovation processes. 🤝🙌Since the wild network of LinkedIn always provides… Is there anyone else in your network I should meet while in Reykjavik? Any crazy icelandic brand strategists who would love to connect? Any cool brands I need to check out or impact spaces or start ups I should visit? Let me know in the comments! #icelandinnovationweek #strategistiniceland #branding #iceland

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Kudos to the panelists for their invaluable insights on leveraging AI to foster diverse talent and ensure equitable practices. It is encouraging to see how technology can help break down barriers, increase productivity, and support underserved communities. Mentoring, networking, and continuous education are vital to making these ideals a reality. Let’s walk the talk to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for the workforce of tomorrow. #Diversity #Inclusion #AI #FutureOfWork #Järvaveckan

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How to make the startup industry more equitable? "Making a change requires understanding the current situation. Collect data, find the problem, and set a clear goal", Josefiina Kotilainen CEO at Startup Foundation writes in the blog. We at Inklusiiv are pleased we've got to work with the Finnish startup industry creating a survey to gain more insights into the state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The pioneering organizations behind the project are Startup Foundation, Suomen startup-yhteisö, Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Slush, FVCA - Pääomasijoittajat, and Aalto Entrepreneurship Society. One of the biggest pitfalls when DEI surveys are conducted is that insights and issues are revealed but the journey forward is not properly planned or resourced, or in some instances, people get stuck with not knowing what to do next to change things for better. That's why we always carefully develop and include expert recommendations on how to continue the journey going forward. What happens after the survey is crucial. If you want to learn about first course of actions the startup industry is doing after the survey, head over to this blog by Startup Foundation to learn more. https://lnkd.in/d8-3K-Bt #DEI #entrepreneurship #startups

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