SEA has a lot of talented business mentors ready to help you take you business project to the next level. On this page you can read about them and their talents, and get a feel of what they can do for you.
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Aalborg Mentors - A-D
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Allan Gaarde
Gaarde & Trier - self employed
Expertise: Organization and Leadership, Media and Communication, HR and Employer-branding.Allan Gaarde
Gaarde & Trier - self employed
Has launched 4 companies like Pretty Ink Publishing, Relay, Flowswitch.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Professional sports/ experience economy, communication
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Asking the right questions, creating structure in chaos, open a door to top-international network
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Organization and Leadership, Media and Communication, HR and Employer-branding
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees.
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Anders Mølgaard Hansen
CEO at Ajstemp Consult ApS
Expertise: IT and Technology, Consulting, ITAnders Mølgaard Hansen
CEO at Ajstemp Consult ApS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Formal education: B.Sc. IT. (Computer Engineering) at AAU. Certified SCRUM Master. For many years I have been employed as a software developer at various organizations, and for the last 10+ years I have been self-employed as an IT consultant.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
IT systems architecture and software development know-how. Choosing the best software development methodologies and team setup for a given project. Help answering IT related questions like how to do privacy/security by design, testing, build for the Cloud, getting and staying operational.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
IT and Technology, Consulting, IT
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Anders Skotlander
CEO at Skotlander Rum
Expertise: Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.Anders Skotlander
CEO at Skotlander Rum
Has launched the 7 companies:Oscar Film, Skotlander Rum, Herbie Gin, Queens Of Denmark, Korridoren, Nordic Spirits, Great Dane Rum, Oh Deer Tonic
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Brand owner (Skotlander Rum, Herbie Gin, Queens Of Denmark, Great Dane Rum. Oh Deer Tonic) and co-founder of Nordic Spirits (liquor distribution and wholesale in Denmark). 18 years experience with content production and online projects in Oscar Film.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Marketing and business strategy.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Design and Innovation, Entrepreneurship
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees
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Anette Nørgaard
Relationship Director at Visma Dinero
Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Technology ManagementAnette Nørhaard
Relationship Director at Visma Dinero
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Technical backgroup (developer) for 12 years until I cofounded my own companies (3 in total). After 9 years as startup I joined Microsoft as Startuplead in the Nordics and have been part of building the Startup ecosystem, and Helping startups with business deveopment, growth and network. After 8 years I joined Vækstfonden for 3 years and in March 2022 I joined Visma Dinero, with 100% focus on helping startups and startupecosystem.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business development - sharpening the business, opportunities, challenges and help with connections/network and pitch for target groups (Customer, competition, partner, investor etc). Also how to run the company, management and culture.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Technology Management
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consumer services and devices, Education, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, Software, Tourism, VR/AR
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BO CHRISTENSEN
CEO at Life Science Innovation North Denmark
Expertise: Business development, Design & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Organization & Leadership, StartupsBO CHRISTENSEN
CEO AT LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATION NORTH DENMARK
Has aided in the startup of 15+ companies.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experienced and creative entrepreneur. I have co-founded two technology start-ups and hold several years working experience and leadership from companies in the global marketing and advertising industry.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Focus, KPIs, stakeholder coverage, reporting models, personal sparring, investor search
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business development, Design & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Organization & Leadership, Startups
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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BRIAN BONDE ANDERSEN
Previously Finance manager at Danish Laser Technologies
Expertise: Business law, Finance & Investment, HR & Employer-branding, Organization & Leadership, Sales & Relations Management, Banking & FinanceBrian Bonde Andersen
Currently on a leave in Australia, but eager to mentor startups!
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have worked as leader in several companies with up to 50 people within my leadership. In my last to positions as finance manager and Administration manager, I have been a part of the companies management team. For now I live in Melbourne, Australia, but I will return to Denmark in start december. I am also a member of Mensa Denmark.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Knowledge of full supply chain, finance management, Human resource management, GDPR, board meetings. I have a M.Sc. in Business Administration and Business Law and a Executive MBA. Both from Aalborg University.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business law, Finance & Investment, HR & Employer-branding, Organization & Leadership, Sales & Relations Management, Banking & Finance
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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BRITT ZIWES
Entrepreneur
Marketing and Sales, Media and Communication, Organization and Leadership.Britt Ziwes
Entrepreneur
Kontor-Yoga, Prana-Yoga, Senior-Yoga
Has launched 3 companies.
Professional background
Jeg har lige haft 10 års jubilæum med mit lille yoga-empirium, som har klaret sig udmærket, udtrykt på godt jysk. Udover at være yogalærer, har jeg også en folkeskolelæreruddannelse og en kandidat i kommunikation fra AAU. Grundstenen i mine kompetencer er undervisning og formidling. Jeg har været meget engageret i Aalborgs iværksætterkultur og vil meget gerne hjælpe nye, seje startups godt på vej.
Primary contributions
Det er nemt for mig at se, hvor der for få midler kan optimeres, om det så er på firmanavn, slogan, visuel identitet, opbygning af hjemmeside, prissætning, kundeservice osv. Jeg har øje for detaljerne og det er de små ting, der gør en kæmpe forskel.
Key areas of expertise
Marketing and Sales, Media and Communication, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Media/Communications.
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Brian Martin Nielsen
CEO at ALL CAPS
Expertise: Game Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and SalesBrian Martin Nielsen
CEO at ALL CAPS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I'm a programmer and developer of games. Ive being ceo of ALL CAPS of 7 years, in that time we've worked on both small and big productions, worked with mobil,pc and console platforms and done deals with both national and international partners.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can contribute with a wealth of experience, both for mobile, pc and console games. I have a lot of experience with publishers both big and small, and their contracts. I have indepth game development experience on game from a broad variaty of genres and a lot of kickass contacts to share.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Game Development / Investment / Publishing
- Entrepreneurship
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Marketing and Sales
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Games and gamification, Software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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CARSTEN BRINCH LARSEN
Intrapreneur.
Business Development, Design and Innovation, IT and Technology, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Start-ups.Carsten Brinch Larsen
Founder
I have started a company with a colleague by May 1. Before that I have been part of several intrepreneurial setups in LEGO where we have built new products
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- I have been working 14 years in LEGO and have always been working with product, technology and business development where my passion for creativity, play and learning has been strengthened
- I have always enjoyed working with people and have prioritized succeeding together over personal fame and recognition, which I believe is critical to create business development
- I have been heading up technology groups with the focus on technologies which bridges digital and physical experiences
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can help teams build strong plans for their product development
I have a lot of experience with vendor selection and management and in general working with partners
Some of my strengths are to be able to rapidly synthesize and adapt to new circumstanceKEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Design and Innovation, IT and Technology, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Start-up
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE11-50 employees
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CASPER GERNER MIKKELSEN
Management consultant / Founder
Business Development, Sales and Relations Management, Organization and Leadership.Casper Gerner Mikkelsen
Management Consultant / Founder
Casper Gerner Consulting
Has launched the company Casper Gerner Consulting.
Professional background
15 years in business development, channel sales, and consulting within the software industry. Specialist in internationalization through strategic partners and resellers, and in developing sales organizations through strategy, culture, and systems.
Primary contributions
Evaluation of business models and business plans, and Go-to-market strategies.
Key areas of expertise
Business Development, Sales and Relations Management, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Pharma/Healthcare/Medico, Public Institutions.
Leadership experience
1-10 employees.
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Camilla Ståhl
Director, Search and Evaluate, GLobal Drug Discovery at Novo Nordisk
Expertise: Innovation and Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership, Project Management, Pharma/Healthcare/MedicoCamilla Ståhl
Director, Search and Evaluate, GLobal Drug Discovery at Novo Nordisk
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Broad commercial, strategic and scientific experience from mid-size and large pharma. International experience from working abroad.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Network within metabolic disease, understanding innovation needs within pharmaceutical industry, IP rights (composition of matter)
expertise AREAs:
Innovation and Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership, Project Management, Pharma/Healthcare/Medico
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Christina Yding Hahn Elgaard
Entrepreneur
Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management. ITChristina Yding Hahn Elgaard
Entrepreneur
Has launched the 3 companies: Erfaland ApS and FieldSense A/S.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am an entrepreneur working to promote smart and economically viable farming technologies. Every day I work as an investor in the IT company FieldSense A / S and have initiated several digital initiatives in the agricultural industry. I am well versed in economics and am co-owner of the medium-sized agricultural company Kallestrupgaard I/S.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Strategy and business development with a focus on the company's digital strategy
- Innovation and disruption with a focus on building value in the company
- Marketing and sales management with a focus on increasing the company's growth
- Digitization with a focus on ensuring an economically profitable operation of the companyKEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management. IT
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees
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Christopher Baadsgaard
CEO at Debito Aps
Innovation and Business Development, Entrepreneurship, IT and TechnologyChristoffer Baadsgaard
CEO
Debito ApS
Contact information:
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Has helped to launch 7 companies incliuding Debito, Enovato, Incube and Fodboldselskabet.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
M.Sc. in Medialogy and currently CEO in Debito. I have been starting a few companies, including Fodboldselskabet A/S (CEO), Incube ApS (CEO) and Enovato ApS (CEO).
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business development - business models, customer development, validation, tech planning, prototypes, etc.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation and Business Development, Entrepreneurship, IT and Technology.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, IT, Start-up.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE1-10 employees.
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Claus Skaaning
CEO at DigiShares A/S
Expertise: Business Development, IT and Software Development, Marketing and SalesClaus Skaaning
CEO at DigiShares
Has launched 4 companies like Dezide, Sales on Tap, Aglance Solutions, DigiShares.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Software entrepreneur with focus on AI and blockchain. I have started several companies and mentored many startups.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
General guidance on going from idea to product-market fit, developing the organization, finding the first customers, and finding investors
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Business Development
- IT and Software Development
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Marketing and Sales
Industry branches of interest
Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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DANNIE HANSEN
Co-funder at Oscar Biludlejning & CEO at Nordic Oil
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Organization and Leadership, Marketing and SalesDANNIE HANSEN
CO-FUNDER at OSCAR Biludlejning & CEO at NORDIC OILPROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Serial entrepreneur with focus on bootstrapping e-commerce companies. In the past 4 years i have Co-founded and bootstrapped 2 companies to +10M€/Year in revenue.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can mainly help D2C, Ecommerce startups getting traction while still bootstrapped. My core strength is taking such startups from 0 to 1M€/Months within 24 Months and without mention worthy external investments.
TOP 3 DOMAIN EXPERTISE:
Entrepreneurship
Organization and Leadership
Marketing and Sales
INDUSTRY BRANCHES OF INTEREST
Consumer services and devices, Marketplace and eCommerce
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE51-200 employees
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Daniel Borup
Head of Marketing at chefmade
Expertise: Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, Service Houses (BtB)Daniel Borup
Head of Marketing at chefmade
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a M.Sc. in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Aalborg University and have held positions within marketing at companies like MapsPeople, Microsoft, CompanYoung, and Plecto. As Vice President, Marketing at Plecto, I helped scale the company from Seed to VC, and I'm currently working as Head of Marketing at chefmade. Finally, I have worked on several startups of my own.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Marketing & Positioning, Lead Generation, Consulting, Business & Innovation, SaaS
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Marketing and Sales
- Entrepreneurship
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Service Houses (BtB)
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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ERIK AAGAARD
Sparring partner and mentor
Design and Innovation, Organization and Leadership, Supply Chain and Procurement.Erik Aagaard
Sparring partner and mentor
Has co-launched 10 companies including Handigood, Sensohive, OBI+, JEWA and Proviido, and is an experienced startup mentor.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Mechanical Engineering, product development, product procurement, market investigation, sales support, business development.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Assessing the idea and the product/service (potential, validation, procurement, market fit and the phases from actual status to the goals set) Assessing the team behind for potential of personal and business like development. Sparring on business development based on above and the interests of the team behind.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design and Innovation, Organization and Leadership, Supply Chain and Procurement.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Energy, Production/Manufacturing, Start-up.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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ESBEN BACH
Director of business development hos Nordic Concerts
Business development, Finance & Investment, Marketing & Sales, IT, Management Consulting, Startup.ESBEN BACH
Portfolio Manager at Magnus Kjoeller DMCC
Has started 3 businesses. 2 of them are Pulz Solutions DMCC and PointPay JLT
Professional background
Portfolio manager for a private equity firm based in Dubai. 5 years experience as General Manager in an International environment.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can offer help with preparing for funding rounds, pitch deck feedback, bootstrapping the company and help find the founders focus on the key points of their idea/concept.
I act as contact person for our portfolio companies and offer them sparring on day to day operations as well as bigger issues
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business development, Finance & Investment, Marketing & Sales, IT, Management Consulting, Startup.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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Eggert Nissen
Head of sales at Cimbria
Expertise: Marketing and Sales, Business Development, International Relations and Politics.Eggert Nissen
Chief service officer at Airmaster
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
International sales & goal-oriented approach
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Define unique selling point , find decision-makers at the customer's, strategy suggestions, define and implement realistic goals,
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Marketing and Sales
2. Business Development
3. International Relations and PoliticsIndustry branches of interest
Consultancy, Energy and Greentech, Hardware and technology, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees.
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Ejler Holm
Director at ELH management & Corporate finace
Ejler Holm
Director at ELH mangaement & Corporate finance
Has launched the 5 companies.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Engineering and economical educational background. (Civilingeniør, Civiløkonom)
- Management experience CEO, CTO, COO. 50 to + 1000 employés
- Board-/advisory board work (several Chairman funktions) + 25 companies
- Economy
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Business modeling and development
- Product development/ technology
- Structuring af companies
- economy and financing
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Design and Innovation, Finance and Investment
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees
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Erik Møberg
Senior Director and managment consultant ay Ramboll Management Consulting
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.Erik Møberg
Senior Director and managment consultant at Ramboll Management Consulting
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Management consultant (+20 years) on strategy, business development, digitalization and business transformation.
Coach and mentor (+10 years) on personal development and leadership. Expierienced member of different boards.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business model and plans, Stakeholder management, Focusing and prioritization and Scaling
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership, Consulting
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees
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Esben Holager
Director of Business Development and EA at BDO
Expertise: Business Development, NGOs and Interest Groups, Organization and LeadershipEsben Holager
Director of Business Development and EA at BDO.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Esben Holager is working with business and organizational development at BDO Denmark where he has supported regional growth and acquisitions. He has previously worked in the public sector within HR and learning, and he has a vast experience within the NGO sector from both a volunteer and professional experience from Denmark and abroad.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can contribute with strategy development and do and don'ts in regards to growth set-up and business ideas. I have practical experience from doing acquisitions and know what is relevant to make your self interesting for potential buyers. From my time at BDO, I have some insights into how to set-up start-ups. And then I push for the execution of plans - hard and focused work brings you forward when you want a company to grow.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Business Development
- NGOs and Interest Groups
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Organization and Leadership
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, VR/AR
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FLEMMING SØRENSEN
CEO at FS Consult ApS
Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadershipflemming sørensen
CEO AT fs cONSULT aPS
Has launched: AV Center Denmark, Minitech Broadcast Rental, AMASS Datahub ApS, Tösti Sportswear ApS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
For the past 30 years, I have worked with management in many different contexts.
In my leadership role, I go a lot up in integrity, where I am also able to show a great deal of empathy for my fellow human beings. I have gained a good human knowledge which makes it easy for me to collaborate across the departments of an organization.PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have many years of experience in business development, which is also one of my biggest interests. My focus is on leveraging digital business models to create growth and new sources of revenue. Here it is particularly essential for me that strategies can be formulated in practice. The most important thing for me in my business development work is that it provides value to both people, customers and employees.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Business Development
2. Marketing and Sales
3. Organization and Leadership
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Software, Tourism
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE11-50 employees.
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Flemming Eriksen
Director of Research & Innovation at Liftup A/S
Expertise: Design and Innovation, Business Development, Organization and LeadershipFlemming Eriksen
Director of Research & Innovation at Liftup A/S
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Long-time PTA Manager, Entrepreneur in Growth Company (Liftup) + Director for 14 years for Liftup. Self-employed business consultant within strategy and business development, specializing in innovation
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business models, strategy development, innovation-promoting activities (development) investment.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Design and Innovation
2. Business Development
3. Organization and Leadership
Industry branches of interest
Hardware and technology, Healthcare
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE11-50 employees.
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Flemming Koch
IT direktør / CIO at Aalborg Universitet
Expertise: IT and Technology, HR and Employer-branding, Innovation and Business DevelopmentFlemming Koch
IT direktør / CIO at Aalborg Universitet
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
35 years of experience with-in IT and business amongst global companies - now serving as CIO for Aalborg University
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business Development, focusing on digital / IT as a significant driver.
expertise Areas:
IT and Technology, HR and Employer-branding, Innovation and Business Development
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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HANNE BIRGITTE DALGAARD
Owner of ConnectGermany
Expertise: International Relations and Politics, Language and Culture, Marketing and Sales.Hanne Birgitte Dalgaard
Owner of ConnectGermany
ConnectGermany Aps
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
As Cand. mag. in German and International Relations I have worked several years with intercultural communication and german. In 2007 I became partner of a larger Real Estate Agency in Berlin WohnLife GmbH. In 2009 I started my own business and a full-service concept for private investors and larger institutions buying real estate in Germany.
In addition, I work as a consultant in German market communication and as an external examiner at the universities in Denmark.PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I love startups, developing new ideas and concepts. I have a good eye on international and intercultural issues, especially in german speaking countries, in which I have a large network and many business partners.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Language and Culture
2. International Relations and Politics
3. Marketing and Sales.Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Tourism
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HANS A. PEDERSEN
Project Director at Wind Energy
Innovation and Business Development, International Relations and Politics, IT and Technology.Hans A. Pedersen
Project Director Wind Energy
House of Energy
Has helped to launch 3 companies including PointStar, ViewNet, Industrisolar, and is an experienced mentor and board member.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Engineer, HD (A) and eMBA (MMT) with entrepreneurial profile. Have always worked in the interfaces between technology, business creation, product, innovation and customer contact.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Results-oriented, intuitive patterns / contexts for understanding the market and overall view.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation and Business Development, International Relations and Politics, IT and Technology.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Banking/Finance, Consulting, Energy, IT, Management Consulting, Media/Communications, NGOs & Interest groups, Pharma/Healthcare/Medico, Production/Manufacturing.
Leadership experience
51-200 employees.
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HENRIETTE VON PLATEN-HALLERMUND
Business Coach
Design and Innovation, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.Henriette von Platen-Hallermund
Business Coach
KPI Business
Has helped to launch 4 companies including KPI Business.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Executive MBA (MMT). Management positions in IT and development. Management consultant in PWC, in minor consultant companies and co-owner of a small consultant company.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Strategy, Change, Leadership, Business model, Project Management.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design and Innovation, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Management Consulting, Production/Manufacturing.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees.
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HENRIK LUNDUM
CEO at NOVI A/S
Accounting and Control, Finance and Investment, HR and Employer-branding, Innovation and Business DevelopmentHenrik Lundum
CEO
NOVI A/S
Has helped to launch 6 companies including Healthcare Danmark, Salus Danmark, Danish Modular Systems, Nordic Health Institute and Family Support.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Long trackrecord of ceo positions, Turnarounds and new bizz.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business plan, network, Investments, strategy.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting and Control, Finance and Investment, HR and Employer-branding, Innovation and Business Development, International Relations and Politics, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, Pharma/Healthcare/Medico, Retail, Service Houses (BtB), Start-up, Telecommunications, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs & EU, NGOs & Interest groups.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE200+ employees.
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Hanne Skovby Overgaard
Områdeansvarlig ved Business Aalborg/Green Hub Denmark
Expertise: Organization and Leadership, Project Management, Innovation and Business Development.Hanne Skovby Overgaard
Områdeansvarlig ved Business Aalborg/Green Hub Denmark
Has launched 3 companies like kirk skumteknik, O-consult and EC Power.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am an expert in bridging the gap between different cultures and segments (university, industry, SMEs, utilities and municipalities). I have a considerable network in Denmark, especially within the green sector and international work experience from +15 countries.
I’m an experienced network organizer and have established a network with 400 actors from university, industry, SMEs, ulitities and municipalities. Focus on facilitating collaboration, dissemination and project development.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business development, business plans and budgets, project development & management, fundraising, strategy and coaching.
expertise Areas:
Organization and Leadership, Project Management, Innovation and Business Development.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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JAN SKAUG SØRENSEN
CEO at Hugin Security
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, Business Development.Jan Skaug Sørensen
CEO
Hugin Security
Has helped launch 9 companies including Norsas (Nordiske Satellit Systemer) Force Electronics, Shark Electronics, Dansk Solvarme, Billig Solenergi, Therma Energy, Saphe. Dansk WiFi, Hugin Security.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have started several companies within development, production and international sales and distribution. Previous experience with EU funding. Many years experience as CEO, boardmember and chairman.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
From idea to product/concept launch. Finding the right partners and relevant products for the concept. Get the product / concept to the marked so it can start generating income.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, Business Development.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Retail, Service Houses (BtB), Shipping.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees.
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JAN ZEBITZ
Head of aft ship & propeller at MAN
Business Development, Finance and Investment, Innovation and Business Development.Jan Zebitz
Head of Aft ship & Propeller
MAN
Has helped launch the 3 companies DEIF Mexico, JZ Marketing, MOJAZ.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 15 years in Sales, Marine Engineer, Leader, Board member.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Innovation, ideas, real life cases, help with investors.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Finance and Investment, Innovation and Business Development.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, Energy, Management Consulting.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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JEANETT KAARE
Partner at weltklasse reklame + pr
Expertise: Design and Innovation, Media and Communication, Entrepreneurshipjeanett kaare
Partner at weltklasse reklame + pr
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
In 2005 we startet weltklasse. Ever since I have been working with startup, mentoring, and exploring new ideas.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Courage to work with youself. Taking new paths in communication. Using your network.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Design and Innovation
2. Media and Communication
3. Entrepreneurship
Industry branches of interest
Education, Media, Tourism
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees
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JENS PETER WEINREICH
Founder of Eventbuizz
Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Media & Communication, FMCG, Start-upJens Peter Weinreich
Founder of Eventbuizz
Has launched the 3 companies: Eventbuizz, ABOUT Mobile, Brandmachine
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experienced and creative entrepreneur. I have co-founded two technology start-ups and hold several years working experience and leadership from companies in the global marketing and advertising industry.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Communication, concept development, sales, marketing and design.
Currently part of Open Entrepreneurship at Aalborg University aiming to turn world-class research into world-class spinouts. Value is captured connecting experienced entrepreneurs with researchers very early on to explore commercial and innovative opportunities.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Media & Communication, FMCG, Start-up
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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JESPER ASMUSSEN
Business consultant at Vestas Menufacturing
Business Development, IT and Technology, Supply Chain and Procurement.Jesper Asmussen
Business Consultant
Vestas Manufacturing
Has helped start 3 companies inclusing RecoverIT I/S (Sold in 2009), GetStyling I/S, Freightlane ApS (Sold to Transporteca ApS in 2014).
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Strong background in supply chain management, and IT based start-ups.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Strong understanding within logistics, operational excellence, and supply chain management. Support on developing, testing and maturing new business models, especially platform based services.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, IT and Technology, Supply Chain and Procurement.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Production/Manufacturing, Shipping.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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JESPER KJÆRSGAARD
CEO at Eb-Design ApS
Expertise: Business Development, Entrepreneurship, IT and Software DevelopmentJesper Kjærsgaard
CEO
EB-Design ApS
Has helped launch more than 15 companies including LASAT A/S, Mindpass A/S and Enologic A/S.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDMs. E.E specialized in computer science, Serial intrepreneur (35 years, +15 startups), have through the years hold just about every position in a company, Board Member. My main interest is tech-companies, how to grow them both national and international and make them profitable.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have extensive knowledge of the startup process and journey to become a profitable company. On top of my technical knowledge, management skills, I have extensive experience in how to create Go-To-Market model, agile business models. Have been through several exits.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Business Development
2. Entrepreneurship
3. IT and Software Development
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Retail, Software, Tourism, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE51-200 employees.
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JESPER LETH DAMMAND
Head of innovation at Spar Nord A/S
Business Development, Innovation and Business Development, Sales and Relations Management.Jesper Leth Dammand
Head of Innovation
Spar Nord A/S
Has launched 2 companies including MultiMark (CRM) and DIBS.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
20 years of experience in payments in the EU - both Cardpayments, mobilepayments and acceptance. Always on the look for an alternative way of doing Things with a disruptive approach.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Helping startups with strategic views on the payment, banking or related markets. Using own Network to utilize processes and speed to market.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Innovation and Business Development, Sales and Relations Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Banking/Finance, Consulting, Start-up.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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JESPER LINDGREN
Business consultant at Ideawise
Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership.Jesper Lindgren
Has been part of advisoryboard for several companies
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experienced marketingprofessionel, business advisor, boardmember and CEO. Been working within Business Development, Marketing and strategic leadership and management for 15 years.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I contribute with experience in turning business around, generate growth and profit. Streamlining business for the sake of better performance. I offer knowledge within marketing, go-to-market, turnarounds etc.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership.
Leadership experience
11-50 employees
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JOHN STELLAN
CEO at Jysk Telemarketing A/S
Entrepreneurship, Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management.John Stellan
Direktør
Jysk Telemarketing A/S
Has helped launch more than 15 companies including Frejlev vinduespolering, Rock Cafeen, L.A. Bar, Down Under, L.A. Bar støvring, L.A. Bar Skagen, Gaslight, Rendez-vous, Jysk Telemarketing, Homads, Better World Fashion, Kaffe Bryggeriet, Fulsang Design, Kristinepark Kontor Hotel.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a good commercial eye, and I always have focus on the money making part. My job is to spot talent and put it to work.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Love starts ups, including reality check up for participants. Skilled in bord governance including strategic work. Have a good eye for the commercials.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCEManagement Consulting, Service Houses (BtB), Start-up, Telecommunications.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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JONAS BRUUN NIELSEN
COO at Autouncle and Teameffect
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Project Management.Jonas Bruun Nielsen
COO
AutoUncle / TeamEffect
Has helped launched 4 companies including www.teameffect.io, www.autouncle.com, www.screenmailer.com.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Developer and UX-designer turned entrepreneur. Passionate about achieving big visions with small teams. Full-stack entrepreneur (sales, management, finance, operations) Full-stack developer (UX, interface design, architecture, web, mobile, desktop, scalability).
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Idea validation, lean growth, scaling, customer development, technology (hiring, product team etc.), bootstrapping, fundraising, pitching.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Project Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Start-up, Telecommunications, Media/Communications.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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Jakob Andersen
CEO at Oblima ApS
Business Law, Consulting, Management ConsultingJakob Andersen
CEO at Oblima ApS
Has launched the 2 companies: Oblima ApS and Dyrehospitalet 9000 ApS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Laws specialising in intellectual property rights with work experience for both the largest IP firm and the largest IP law firm in Denmark. Currently the CEO of Oblima ApS, a legal tech company managing IP rights and handling infringements world-wide.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Legal advise generally, in particularly on IP matters. Building legal and fin tech companies. Business plans
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Law, Consulting, Management Consulting
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees
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Jan Mandrup Ozimek
Operations Manager at Weber Stephen Produtcs
Expertise: Supply Chain and Procurement, Organization and Leadership, Transport and ShippingJan Mandrup Ozimek
Operations Manager at Weber Stephen Produtcs
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND15 years of experience in Supply Chain and Operations Management from international organizations of various sizes and industries. I excel at transforming business strategies to changes in everyday processes that are implemented through working with employee commitment and empowerment.
Would love to support a startup in scaling up operations or making your strategy come to lifePRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Challenges within operations, supply chain, evaluation of strategy and business case feasibility
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Organization and Leadership
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Transport and Shipping
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, Energy and Greentech, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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Jette Andersen
CEO at Nautimated Technologies
Business Development, Technology Management, Marketing and SalesJette Andersen
CEO at Nautimated Technologies
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
In my position as CEO in a maritime, international tech company, I strive to introduce new levels of employee satisfaction and use technology in new ways to add value to the maritime industry.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have particular interest in supporting women in tech striving to change things for the better. But in general I want to support young and ambitious people who are willing to give themselves fully and invest in their future by learning, building and cooperating. My energy is reportedly high and I have a habit of getting things done and communicating with clearity.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Technology Management, Marketing and Sales, Value Chain Analysis, Tech Development Strategies.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Energy and Greentech, Hardware and technology, Software.
Aalborg Mentors - K-L
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KENNETH BO JENSEN
Commercial director
Business Development, Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management.Kenneth Bo JEnsen
Commercial director
Has started 3 companies and helped +20 startups and high growth companies.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have had a few companies with 10 and 15 employees, and have driven innovation, in an consultancy position, in a company with +100 mio in yearly revenue. I have been part of several advisory boards for small and middle size companies, and is strong in the area of consulting growth companies. At the moment I am the CCO of Talents Unlimited, which is growing rapidly and have entered the English and Dutch market. Now we are looking at the Chinese market where we have our first customers.
In my role as CCO I also help venture firms and funds with Human due diligence, in startups and scaleups looking for funding.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have a very broad profile. I have had digital agencies and have knowledge from this area. I have managed many employees, help stage the talent within organisations,i do lectures and presentations within sales and pricing. I build strategies, and make them actionable to execute.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Organization and Leadership, Sales and Relations Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Startup, Management Consulting, Consulting.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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KIM Ø. HERMANSEN
Engineer at Blip Systems A/S
Business Development, IT and Technology, Sales and Relations Management.Kim Ø. Hermansen
Engineer
BLIP Systems A/S
Has helped to launch DCE (IT: B2C+B2B, company sold), Rosenmeier Electronics A/S (IT: B2B+Wholesale, company sold), BLIP Systems A/S (people movement pattern analytics).
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Have co-founded 3 IT/tech-companies, sold the first 2 (and the last is in the process). Analytical with strong business focus.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Can contribute with experience in going from start up to a profitable business. Help focusing on what matters the most, now. Technical sparring. Business network.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, IT and Technology, Sales and Relations Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, Start-up
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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KIM ØSTERGAARD
Senior Business Developer at Spar Nord
Accounting and Control, Business Development, Business Law.Kim Østergaard
Senior Business Developer
Spar Nord
Intrapreneur at Spar Nord (a danish bank), has co-developed Ernit and SubHub.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A corporate intrapreneur helping internal and external partners navigating in the financial industry.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
FinTech startups (ideation, validation, implementation).
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting and Control, Business Development, Business Law, Design and Innovation, Innovation and Business Development.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Accounting, Banking/Finance.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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Kai Færch
Head of Sales and Business Developer at Studenterbolaget
Marketing and Sales, FMCG, EntrepreneurshipKai Færch
Head of Sales and Business developer at Studenterbolaget
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have an innovative mindset, as well as a solution oriented, sales minded, and process optimizing approach to the challenges I encounter. I am co-founder of the Aalborg company, Lyras A/S and the student organisation "Danish Marketing Association - Aalborg", and I have previously worked with FMCG at Red Bull Denmark. Currently, I am Head of Sales and Business developer at Studenterbolaget.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Giving back to the organisation that helped us start a business.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Marketing and Sales, FMCG, Entrepreneurship.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consumer services and devices, Energy and Greentech, Impact.
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Kirsten Hasberg
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR at Kirsten Hasberg
Expertise: Energy, Entrepreneurship and InnovationKirsten Hasberg
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR at Kirsten HasbergHas launched helped companies like StromDAO Ltd. (Berlin), Hasberg Media UG (Berlin), Kirsten Hasberg (København).
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Kirsten Hasberg is an economist with a passion for (and PhD in) green transitions, helping schools to sustainability and engaging in art/science crossover projects. She earned a MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen in 2009 and has gained more than 10 years experience in the Danish and German energy sectors, including employment with the Danish Transmission System Operator Energinet and with parliamentary groups of the Danish Folketing and the German Bundestag. As an independent consultant, she has advised such organizations as Siemens Transmission, Mercedes Benz R&D North America, as well as the Danish District Heating Association, evaluated grant applications for the European Horizon 2020 program and the Irish Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund and mentored startups in the East Africa program of Enpact.org
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
As a green entrepreneur, I have since 2012 been an active part of Berlin's green startup environment, i.a. as co-founder and mentor. I would like to contribute my 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector and my experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. As a child of a Danish-German-Hungarian family, I have always moved on the interface between different cultures, and I like to act as a mediator and translator between different industries and sectors.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Energy
- Entrepreneurship
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Innovation
Industry branches of interest
Education, Energy and Greentech, Impact, Media, Software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees employees.
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LARS HAMMER
CEO at Dezide
IT and Technology, Marketing and Sales and Organization and Leadership.Lars Hammer
CEO
Dezide
Has helped to launch 3 companies including Dezide.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dezide ApS, I have 16 years of experience with building enterprise software and is deeply involved in working with customers to build easy to use features that provide value every day. With a strong focus on high quality in everything we do, I have been involved in structuring internal processes around development, project management, sales, and marketing efforts. Extensive experience in business strategy, marketing strategy, product management, project planning, monitoring and control and requirement management. I strongly believe in agile methods and starting out small, measuring, learning and improving as quickly as possible.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I'm very good at making sure we work on what matters and stays focused on the mission - don't waste time on efforts that are not important and don't build things that don't contribute to the overall goal. Make sure we never launch efforts that we cannot measure and learn from. I've always valued a long-lasting, and strong relationship with customers and I make an effort to ensure customer success from the first contact through project implementation and ongoing support.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
IT and Technology, Marketing and Sales and Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT and Start-ups.
Leadership experience
1-10 employees.
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Lars-Mikkel Mørup-Petersen
R&D Manager at Liftup A/S
Expertise: Design and Innovation, Technology Management, EntrepreneurshipLars-Mikkel Mørup-Petersen
R&D Manager at Liftup A/S
Has launched the companies Liftup A/S and Dagato ApS.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Entrepreneur business minded innovation manager. 15 years of experience in product and business development.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
User-driven innovation, "Keep it simple" development and entrepreneurship.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Design and Innovation
- Technology Management
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Entrepreneurship
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Healthcare
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees
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Lasse Giversen
Owner / Designer at Lömmel Design & Branding
Design and Innovation, Marketing and Sales, Media and CommunicationLasse Giversen
Owner / Designer at Lömmel Design & Branding
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Digital Concept Developer, Pba., Graphic Designer and sales education. Along with 15 years of experience in different fields, such as sales, design, marketing, branding, marketing and video-production.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Knowledge about marketing, social media, visual design, brand identity, sales and video communication.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design and Innovation, Marketing and Sales, Media and Communication
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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Leonardo Miodrag
Partner at Scale Incubator
Marketing and Sales, Media and Communication, EntrepreneurshipLeonardo Miodrag
Partner at Scale Incubator
Founder of several companies, now managing partner of the leading incubator in North of Jutland, Scale Incubator.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Partner at Scale Incubator (where my focus is marketing and branding). Previous experience as CMO in DIGURA, and Marketing Team Leader for Uber in Croatia.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Helping startups rise up from the digital noise by creating engaging communities, growth hacking with a limited (or non-existent) marketing budget.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Marketing and Sales, Media and Communication, Entrepreneurship
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software
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Line Milthers
VP, Global Delivery at Conscensia A/S
Line Milthers
VP, Global Delivery at Conscensia A/S
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
More than 12 years experience within the sourcing of software development. I have lived and worked abroad for several years, and has extensive experience in building delivery models for software development across multiple geographies and cultures.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Amongst my principle focuses are international stakeholder management and cultural intelligence. I have more than a decade's experience of creating and implementing stress-proof processes that give state of the art distributed team management.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
IT and Technology, Language and Culture, Organization and Leadership
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MADS HVIDBERG
Head of SEO at Moneybanker ApS
Expertise: Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, Finance and InvestmentMads Hvidberg
Head of Seo at Moneybanker ApS
Has launched the 5 companies JH Media ApS (Moneybanker ApS), Klimaprofilen IVS. SEMCheetah ApS and Gambling Group IVS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDBeen working with online marketing for +6 years
Have startet several online companies
Educated within PR and International MarketingPRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Knowledge about how to establish a new company
How to plan, execute and evaluate an online marketing plan
How to take your company to the next levelTop 3 domain expertise:
1. Marketing and Sales
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Finance and Investment
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Games and gamification, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE1-10 employees.
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MARCUS RYTMAN
Business Development Manager
Innovation & Business, Management Consulting, Production & ManufacturingMartin rytman
Business development manager
Business Development Manager at TrackUnit.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Focusing on strategy, finance and law, I have spent my professional career helping executive management and business owners prepare for an ever changing world through thought leadership, innovation, M&As, and execution.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
With a broad experience within Business Development and an extensive network my contributions will revolve around refining/defining business models, value prepositions, and creating suitable strategies with focus on enabling growth.
I serve on the advisory board of Dystopia Entertainment advising on strategy, expansion, structure and processes, and drive profitability.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Business Models, Value propositions and Business Strategy.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Innovation & Business, Management Consulting, Production & Manufacturing
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MARI ANNE INGEBRETSEN
Project Leader
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Design and Innovation.Mari Anne Ingebretsen
Project leADER
Has helped to launch one company but withdrew due to family responsibilities. Has worked on several projects evaluating new ideas/products.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
As project manager, I have been working through all phases of the product development cycle. I have worked with innovation and development within different industries where I have evaluated and promoted ideas and new concepts.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Design and Innovation.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Telecommunications, Consulting, Energy, Research Institutes.
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MICHAEL HEGELUND
Online and Social media manager at Lidl
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, Marketing and Sales.Michael Hegelund
Online and Social Media Manager
LIDL
Has helped to launch 5 companies, and is an experienced coach and motivator.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have worked in the digital field for about 15 years, and have experience with all digital disciplines, including digital marketing, social media, gamification, ecommerce, loyalty and more.
I love to help people grow. I have worked on agencies as a manager, business developer and consultant for many of the biggest Danish companies, which has given me a strong network with great relations. Also, I have worked on the customer side as well as being an entrepreneur starting up several companies. I have a great track record on creating results.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have great marketing skills plus 15 years of experience working with digital media. I have a great business understanding and good skills in judging good or bad, and on growing businesses. And I love finding the right approach on pitching business ideas for investors and other stakeholders. My network is large and active with the right people. I have many years of management experience and in training and growing people.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, Marketing and Sales.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, FMCG, Retail.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MIKE NIELSEN
CEO at AM Sales, Caremaker and Dansk Bankformidling
Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership.Mike Nielsen
CEO
AM Sales, Caremaker, Dansk Bankformidling
Has helped to launch more than 6 companies including AM Sales DK, AM Sales Dubai, Dansk Bankformidling, Caremaker, Backside Media, Artdeer.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Har arbejdet med salg, motivering og udvikling af sælgere og ledere i mere end 11 år. Har arbejdet på tværs af flere lande (DK, Norge, Sverige, UAE) Har erfaring fra flere startups, både som tovholder og frontløber.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Hvordan motivere man ansatte, hvordan finder vi det bedste frem i folk og får dem til at gøre ting og tage chancer, de måske ikke troede de kunne. Praktiske redskaber således intet bliver overset eller glemt Få teamet til at eksekvere 110% på den plan der er lagt.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Sales, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, Energy, FMCG
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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MOGENS DURUP NIELSEN
Business developer and sales director at Xtel
Business Development, Sales, R&D, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.Mogens Durup Nielsen
Business Development and Sales Director
Xtel
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Ms. E.E and GDBA from AAU
Highly experienced with business development, R&D and Sales
Highly experienced within product development.
Lecturer and speaker within digitalization in many conferences and fairs.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Digitalization of products and procedures.
Production and HW/SW knowledge - how to mature a product for a commercial launch.
Board member of different companies
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Sales, R&D, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Production/Manufacturing, Research Institutes, IT, Telecommunications.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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MOGENS JUHL FØNS
Managing director at Føns Technology ApS
Matematic, physic, solid works, IP-patentMOGENS JUHL FØNS
Managing Director
Føns Technology ApS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
M.Sc.Mech.Eng
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Design and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, Consulting, Energy
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Matematic, physic, solid works, IP-patent, test building and evaluation, production in workshop.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MORTEN DANIELSEN
Owner of Momentalis
Organization and Leadership, HR and Employer-branding, Project Management.Morten Danielsen
Momentalis
Has helped to launch 3 companies including Aakjærs.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Erfaren konsulent struktur, organisation, rekruttering, kvalitet, produktion, strategi, coaching, mm. Selvstændig konsulentfirma i 11 år.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Sparring, coaching, udfordringer, struktur, organisationsudvikling, strategiudvikling mm.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organization and Leadership, HR and Employer-branding, Project Management.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, Management Consulting, Production/Manufacturing.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MORTEN HOLST HENRIKSEN
CEO at Holst Henriksen
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Finance and InvestmentMorten Holst Henriksen
CEO at HOLST Henriksen
Has helped to launch 4 companies including Debito ApS, a danish fintech startup in debt collection, helping danish companies getting their money back, from unpaid invoices.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Educated Cand.Merc.Aud (Auditor) From Aalborg University, is affiliated with Aalborg University as an external lecturer in Economics and Entrepreneurship. Associated as a mentor for the North Jutland Region for more than 8 years.
Founder of i.a. Debito - online debt collection, and photographer and media consultant for MortenHHPRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I love young tech companies. I have been associated with the North Jutland Region and North Jutland Innovators for more than 10 years - and love to follow the journey from idea to first customer
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Entrepreneurship
2. Business Development
3. Finance and InvestmentIndustry branches of interest
FinTech, Media
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE1-10 employees.
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MORTEN IVERSEN
CEO at GreenTrapOnline
Expertise: Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and SalesMorten Iversen
CEO at GreenTrapOnline
Has launched 5+ companies like Trusted, Open TeleHealth, RushFiles, AM3D, ScopitoPROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Ambitious, self-motivated and results oriented entrepreneur with successful track record within the IT industry, working across Europe, Asia and the US. Commercially astute with experience in strategic planning and tactical implementation. Demonstrates high degree of initiative, problem solving and closing skills. Possesses enthusiasm, dedication and a lively sense of humour. Experienced manager with excellent interpersonal skills.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Specialties: Business Development, Sales, Product Marketing, Technology Management, Relationship Management, Operational Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiations and Human Resources.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Business Development
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Marketing and Sales
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE11-50 employees.
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MORTEN JOHANSEN
Commercial Director at MyDefence
Marketing and sales, international relations and politics, business developmentMorten Johansen
Commercial Director at MyDefence
Has helped launch the 4 companies ADENA, Grafisk livsstil, hasbørg invest, topmark trading.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Strong in sales and distribution chain management. Large account, B2B and B2G sales.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Setting up sales channels, right early decision making, focus on correct values.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Marketing and sales
2. International relations and politics
3. Business development
Industry branches of interest
Consumer service and devices, education, energy and greentech, fintech, games and gamification, hardware and technology, impact, media, retail, software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MORTEN LINDBLAD
Director at Dataproces
Accounting, Consulting, Public Institutions.Morten Lindblad
Director
Dataproces
Has helped to launch 10 companies including Dataproces.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting and Control, Business Development, Entrepreneurship.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Accounting, Consulting, Public Institutions.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees.
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Mathias Jensen
Business Consultant at Netcompany
Expertise: Project Management, Management Consulting and Business DevelopmentMathias Jensen
Business Consultant at Netcompany
Has launched companies like Flowland.dk, IT Roosters A/S, BottleandCan.dk
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have worked 3 years at KMD as a Business Intelligence project manager, and for the last half year I have worked as a Business and Change consultant at Netcompany. I have build 3 different startups, 2 of them during my time at AAU. My expertise areas are; project management, business development, change management, customer relationship management and data utilization
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Sparring, experiences and network
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Project Management
- Management Consulting
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Business Development
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, FinTech, Impact, Media, Software
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Mathis Dahlqvist
Vice President, Head of R&D at Alfa Laval
Expertise: Innovation, Technology Management, Organization and LeadershipMathis Dahlqvist
Vice President, Head of R&D at Alfa Laval
Has launched the companies: Mathcon ltd.; HPI Institute, Alpha Echo, SYSMON.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Driven by creating a better future by challenging status quo and bridging gaps between research, business, and strategy. I have 10 years of experience in long-term strategic innovation, and business development, including managing innovation portfolios, pioneering digital transformation, and creating holistic tangible concepts from futuristic visions.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I can help ensure that developed products and services have clear value propositions to maximise impact.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Innovation
- Technology Management
- Organization and Leadership
Industry branches of interest
Energy and Greentech, Software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees
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Mike Vestergaard
Managing Partner at Scale Incubator
Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment, Marketing and SalesMike Vestergaard
Managing Partner at Scale Incubator
Founder of several companies, now managing partner of the leading incubator in North of Jutland, Scale Incubator.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Founder of several companies, now managing partner of the leading incubator in North of Jutland, Scale Incubator. A part of the entrepreneurial council set up by Aalborg municipality. Done both high-funding scaleup (€+1M) in funding and bootstrapped business.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have help several companies within our own incubator with 360 degree support - Including finance, investment, marketing, strategy. I havve also help founders in the startup ecosystem in Aalborg. I have experience and expertise in starting companies, get product-market-fit, scaling, and external funding. I have a strong network within startup- and investor environment. Will focus on 1-1 meetings, so it will get as concrete as possible.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment, Marketing and Sales
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, FinTech, Impact, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software
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Mithula Sivasaravanaparan
Business unit manager i OE
Research Institutes, Pharma/Healthcare/Medico, Entrepreneurship, innovation and business, Media and communication.Mithula Sivasaravanaparan
Business unit manager i OE
LinkedIn profile
Have been a part in the open entrepreneurship team for 2 years, helping research based start ups going from research to business. We have helped almost 20 companies.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Feedback in commercial potential, support in business development and an insight into scientific projects.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Researcher in health sciences with experiences in entrepreneurship at Aalborg university.
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Morten Brandtoft
VC/BA investor, advisor, business developerat at Brandtoft Ventures, nHack Ventures
Expertise: Project Management, Sales and Relations Management, Consulting, IT, Media/CommunicationsMorten Brandtoft
VC/BA investor, advisor, business developerat at Brandtoft Ventures, nHack Ventures
Has launched 5 companies like Brandtoft Ventures, AGTC, Danfoss IXA, Danfoss Oil & Gas.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Business Development, Global acceleration, VC/BA investments, Cleantech, Renewables
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Early stage / high uncertainties business development & acceleration
expertise AREAS:
Project Management, Sales and Relations Management, Consulting, IT, Media/Communications
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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NIKOLAI GJERLØFF
Owner of Pathshaper
Entrepreneurship, IT and Software Development, and Energy.Nikolai Gjerløff
Owner of Pathshaper
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
With a deep love for businesses in general, startups in particular and impact startups most of all I have spent decades helping companies scale as a software developer and by utilizing my passion for data analysis and Business Intelligence. Since 2016 I have also had the joy of involving myself in startups as a Business Angel.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I have been a part of the danish startup ecosystem as a Business Angel since 2016 - currently as an active member of DanBAN. This has provided me with some insight into how you get a startup ready to receive funding from angels and VCs. While many areas hold my interest I am especially interested in energy and I am lucky to be deeply involved in it through the work I do to commercialise Crestwing.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, IT and Software Development, and Energy
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Nicholas Gregoire
Freelance for Alphasights, Guidepoint, Primary Insight & Third Bridge Group
Expertise: IT and Technology, Marketing and Sales, Business DevelopmentNicholas Gregoire
Freelance for Alphasights, Guidepoint, Primary Insight & Third Bridge Group
Has launched 2 companies like Exclusive Networks Denmark; CreavOn.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Sales & General Manager * Entrepreneurial & International Experience * Vendor/Distribution/Reseller Experience
20+ years in the IT & Telco industry, where career has revolved around entrepreneurial assignments either start-from zero or refocus / turn-around, and includes sales-, business- and transformational leadership roles.
Experience includes:
Establishment of company/business unit/sales team/department, sales management, international marketing and sales, channel sales development, strategy development, contracts & business law, organizational development and staff management, product development, project management and finance.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business development, go-to-market strategy, sales management, vendor / partner strategy & management .. and "connecting all the dots" that make up a company and its proposition
expertise AREAS:
IT and Technology, Marketing and Sales, Business Development
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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Nicolai Bo Pedersen
Owner of HrNord
Organization and Leadership, Management Consulting, HR and Employer-branding.Nicolai Bo Pedersen
Owner of HRnord
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have 25 years of solid experience with management, recruitment, staff development and education.
My tasks include: Sales management, course management, personnel manager, HR manager and education manager.PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Throughout my career, I have strived to make employees grow in their employment, through education, coaching and task development - horizontally or vertically.
My passion is helping people to find an inspiring task, and to see them seize the opportunity to grow and develop in solving this task. Coaching people to see and live their potential is a great challenge!KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organization and Leadership, Management Consulting, HR and Employer-branding.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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Niels-Christian Gjerrild
Senior consultant and CEO at gjerrild consult
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and TechnologyNiels-Christian Gjerrild
Senior consultant and CEO atgjerrild consult
Has launched the 6 companies: T-Com, Dansk DECT Udvikling, Ericsson Aalborg, gjerrild consult, RESEIWE
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
With a background as Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering having worked mostly on software, I have a thorough experience in creating solutions that work. Through the 5+ startups I have participated in, I have gained experience in what creates customer value and what not. I have experience from selling projects internationally, negotiating contracts, managing development and delivery projects and supporting production in Europe and China.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
My experience starting up of technology based companies, can help entrepreneurs focus on what creates customer value, thereby creating a sustainable business.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees
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OLE KRISTENSEN
Indepent Contractor
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology.Ole Kristensen
Independent contractor
Has helped launch Cat@log A/S, Adomo Ltd, AnalyticTrust A/S and others.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
B.Sc.EE with a BA degree.
Many years with VP positions in small and medium companies.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Strategi, planning, business model, execution.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Start-up, Telecommunications, Banking/Finance.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
100+ employees.
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Oliver Lønstrup Thorsen
Founder at Bådbiksen ApS and Analyst at Capidea
Expertise: Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment
Oliver Lønstrup Thorsen
Founder at Bådbiksen ApS and Analyst at CapideaHas launched companies like Dinnerlust ApS (AAU Startup Programme) and Bådbiksen ApS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
E-commerce and online marketing savvy. Start-up founder. Finance student and Private Equity analyst.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Online marketing and e-commerce related tasks - strategy, CRO, product development and e-commerce optimization. Also funding and any financing-related tasks.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Marketing and Sales
- Entrepreneurship
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Finance and Investment
Industry branches of interest
Consumer services and devices, FinTech, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Retail
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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PALLE LAUST NIELSEN
CEO at Fri Fugle ApS
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, innovation, accounting and controlPalle LAUST NIELSEN
CEO, selvstændig konsulent
Fri Fugl ApS
Has helped to launch more than 25 companies including DixiTel KK, Metal, JPA, Hanbo Design, City West, Solvex and Øland Montage.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am educated as an accounter and work 15 years as a professionel accounter and after that as a director in finance and banking, and in the same time professionel boardmember / chairman of the board. I am a external lecture and censor on many educated and I have been doing a lot of Start Up companies and also MBO, turn around and fundraising cases.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Network, Advisory according to economic, strategic and finance and also seeting the right team, recruitment and management on top level.
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Entrepreneuirship
2. Innovation
3. Acconting and controlIndustry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Healthcare, TourismLeadership experience
51-200 employees.
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PER SONDRUP
Business Developer at Erhvervshus Nordjylland
Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, IT and Software Development.Per Sondrup
Business developer at Erhvervshus Nordjylland
Has helped to launch more than 25 companies including AnyBody Technology, GomSpace, Inropa, LiftUp.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
B2B Sales Execution & Business Development | Tech Start-ups
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Go-To-Market strategy and execution.
* How does an investor think and how to prepare for it.
* Thinking out of the box
Top 3 domain expertise:
1. Business Development
2. Customer Relationship Management
3. IT and Software Development
Industry branches of interest
Hardware and technology, Marketplace and eCommerce, Software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE51-200 employees.
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PHILIP NYMANN
CEO at Tunnel Vision Games
Entrepreneurship, IT and Technology, Project Management.Philip Nymann
CEO & Producer
Tunnel Vision Games
Has launched the company Tunnel Vision Games.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
With a background in technology and design, and a interest in management and people, I have found my sweet spot as a producer/project manager, as well as with external communication.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
I feel comfortable in advising companies with project management, design development and work culture. These are the areas I've worked the most with.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, IT and Technology, Project Management.
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Pelle Sølvkjær Christensen
Creative Director at Ugly Duckling Games
Expertise: Game Development / Investment / Publishing, IT and Software Development, Media and CommunicationPelle Sølvkjær Christensen
Creative Director at Ugly Duckling Games
Has launched companies like Gamecraft and Ugly Duckling Games
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have worked as a gamedesigner and developer for most of my professional life and has function as a one man army as well as a producer on projects with freelancers and my own employees.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Feedback on game design and concepts, development strategies, communication and business development
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Game Development / Investment / Publishing
- IT and Software Development
- Media and Communication
Industry branches of interest
Education, Games and gamification, Media, Software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1-10 employees.
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Per Fenger
CEO at Liftra
Expertise: Design and Innovation, Business Development, EntrepreneurshipPer Fenger
CEO at Liftra
Has launched 3 companies like Liftra, power curve, blade correct.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Started 3 companies where Liftra now is more than 300 people.
Our focus is innovation within the wind turbine industry with focus on lifting and transportation.
My main focus is innovation and salesPRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Innovation within the green transition.
How to build the rigt organization.
Fundraising.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Design and Innovation
- Business Development
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Entrepreneurship
Industry branches of interest
Education, Energy and Greentech, Tourism, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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RENE NEJSUM
CTO at Cashworks
Accounting and Control, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology.Rene Nejsum
CTO
CashWorks
Has helped to launch conscius, commentor, tradeshift, cashworks, everbread, andelsgarant, debito, pylots.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Mission critical software development, software product design & development, business development, investor.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
System design and development. Supporting CTO. Invest knowlede, network and software development for equity.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting and Control, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Start-up.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE11-50 employees.
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SHELLIE BOUDREAU
CEO at Aglance Solutions / Aalborg University
Consulting, IT, Media/Communication, Pharma/HealthCare, Public Institutions, Research Insititutes, Startups.SHELLIE BOUDREAU
Business Developer
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a scientist with a respectable publication track record within pain and health technology. I am an experienced speaker and communicator. I have also established a start-up based on innovations stemming from research. I am currently the CEO of the start-up while maintaining a respectable academic and research career.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
As a research entrepreneur experienced at translating research into business, I can help others navigate how to test and fit innovations stemming from academia into real-world situations. I have a strong academic track record and network as well as a growing entrepreneurial network. I have a particular interest in communications and enjoy helping others simplify complicated material into bite-size and understandable knowledge.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, IT & Technology, Project Management, Sales & Relations
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, IT, Media/Communication, Pharma/HealthCare, Public Institutions, Research Insititutes, Startups,
Leadership experience
1-10 employees
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Signe Skelgaard
Business Unit Lead and Senior UX designer at Duckwise
Design and Innovation, Business Development, IT and Technology, Project Management, Consulting.Signe Skelgaard
Business Unit Lead and Senior UX designer at Duckwise
Has helped to launch 2 companies Skelgaard Consulting og Duckwise Aalborg
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
For more than 7 years I have been designing intuitive, innovative and user-centered strong experiences for major Danish and international clients. I has a great passion for the good user experience and possesses an in-depth understanding of how to design applications with the user in mind – even in complex solutions.
I has a strategic, value driven and user-centered approach to my work. I have a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Design and Innovation, Business Development, IT and Technology, Project Management, Consulting.
Leadership experience
1-10 employees
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SØREN MØRCH NIELSEN
Business Developer at Liva Consult
Business Development, Finance and Investment, Innovation and Business Development.Søren Mørch Nielsen
Business Developer
LIVA consult
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I work in management consulting primarily with entrepreneurs and SMEs to help them develop their business and achieve growth. I am proficient especially in strategy and business models.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business models, strategy, business development, business planning, financing, fundraising.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development, Finance and Investment, Innovation and Business Development, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting, IT, Management Consulting, Shipping.
Leadership experience
11-50 employees.
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Søren Gaun
Partner at Scale Incubator
Business development, investment advice and roadmapSøren Gaun
Partner at Scale Incubator
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctor 3 specialities, Founder of Medflex, Board Member Carelink, Founder Scale Incubator
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business development, investment advice and roadmap
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment, HR and Employer-branding
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consultancy, Energy and Greentech, Games and gamification, Healthcare, Retail
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Søren Juhl Andreasen
Technology Team Manager at Serenergy A/S
Expertise: Project Management, IT and Technology, Sales and Relations Management, Organization and LeadershipSøren Juhl Andreasen
Technology Team Manager at Serenergy
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDM.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Electro-mechanical systems design at AAU. Ph.D. in Fuel cell System Design and Control Engineering. Spent a few years as researcher at post doctoral and associate professor level. Expert reviewer of various government and EU funded projects, including EU SME and Entrepreneurial focus calls. Currently working with technology projects, innovation, value creation and pushing green technology to the limit and beyond at Serenergy A/S.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Value creation, Getting things done, Agile development and SCRUM, Focus (and change focus when it is required), Product development know-how, MVP development, Innovation, Structured planning of team projects, Maximizing resources, project performance tracking and KPI definitions.
expertise Areas:
Project Management, IT and Technology, Sales and Relations Management, Organization and Leadership
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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THOMAS JØRGENSEN
Entrepreneur
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.Thomas Jørgensen
Entrepreneur
Has launched the 2 companies Atira A/S and TimeChain Technology.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Computer scientist, co-founder of Atira A/S, product management, investor.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
General advice and mentoring on the entire process from founding, growing and exiting.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Organization and Leadership.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Public Institutions, Research Institutes, Start-up.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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TRAVIS JAMES MATHERS
Director of Business Development at Airflight ApS
Project Management, Consulting, Innovation & Business.TRAVIS JAMES MATHERS
Business Developer
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
My current professional roles are in business strategy and development in my own company, Airflight ApS, and teaching as an Assistant Professor at UCN in course areas such as Business Understanding, Technical Innovation, and Project Management. I am experienced in management with a demonstrated history of working in the entrepreneurship, higher education, and manufacturing industries. My professional strengths lie in start-up creation tools, team building, personal development, and presenting. MS. Entrepreneurial Engineering from Aalborg University.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
As I own my own start-up company now, I can help guide students through not only the professional struggles, but also the mental and emotional struggles that they will surely face as well. I can contribute to early-stage start-up development with my knowledge of entrepreneurial tools from my education and experience. I can also contribute high level sparring and challenging their decisions to make sure they are thinking all of their decisions through and validate them as well.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management, Consulting, Innovation & Business
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Production/Manufacturing, Startups
Leadership experience
1-10 employees.
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Brian Stroeh Tange
Country Manager/Founder & CEO at Mascus Denmark/Heroic Rhino
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Organization and LeadershipBrian Stroeh Tange
Country Manager/Founder & CEO at Mascus Denmark/Heroic Rhino
Has launched 2 companies like Heroic Rhino (Founder and CEO), Refiner (Advisory Board Member).
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A growth-oriented Leader and Entrepreneur with substantial experience and knowledge in SaaS and Digital Marketplace business models. Recognized for delivering record-breaking revenue and profit gains within highly competitive markets.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Business Growth and Scaling
- Team Leadership and Effectiveness
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- P/L Forecasting and ManagementTop 3 domain expertise:
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
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Organization and Leadership
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Retail, Software, Tourism, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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DAVID ODGAARD RAVN
CEO at Event Collective Aps
Everything from idea to execution.David Odgaard Ravn
CEO
Event Collective ApS
Has launched 3 companies and is an experienced startup mentor.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduated Technoanthropologist from AAU-CPH. I have been part of 4 different start-.up program, and are now mentoring Akadermikernes Start-up program.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Everything from idea to execution. Call me for more information.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Media and Communication.
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Emilie Timm
COO at Keystones
Project Management, Finance and Investment, Business Development.Emilie Timm
COO at Keystones
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have a bachelor's degree in innovation and entrepreneurship. I have worked at Keystones for almost three years, where I became co-owner and COO in October 2022. I help startups raise capital through our investor network and am responsible for all our activities in the network. Every year I screen around 4-500 startups.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
- I can help give feedback and build pitch decks for e.g. investors.
- I can help challenge them on business models and how to test the MVP.
- I can help them push their execution and action plans.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management, Finance and Investment, Business Development.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consumer services and devices, Energy and Greentech, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Retail, Software, Tourism, VR/AR.
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FREDERIK BANKE
Senior software developer
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Consulting, ITFrederik Banke
Senior Software Developer
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I have worked with Software Development for 14 year, both as a developer and with leading developers. I have lead a department of 5 people, the department managed all aspects of our software products both development and support.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
How to startup a company from scratch. Managing software products and people
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development, IT and Technology, Consulting, IT
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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MARK THORSEN
CEO at Lånio
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Media & Communication, Start-upMark Thorsen
CEO at Lånio
Has launched the 4 companies: AW Media, AWM Network, LingoBob, Lånio
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experience within digital marketing & -marketplaces, on international scale.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Sales, marketing, culture & strategy
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business, Marketing & Sales, Media & Communication, Start-up
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees
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MARTIN DAL
CEO at Spiio, Inc
Biz dev, fundraising, hardware manufacturingMartin Dal
CEO
Spiio, Inc
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
B2B sales TDC, Founder and CEO, Alchemist Accelerator Alumn, Nest Copenhagen resident
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Biz dev, fundraising, hardware manufacturing, global network, software scalability, sales, strategy
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Accounting and Control, Business Development, Business Law
1-10 employees
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Boye Hartmann
Founder at Batventures Pte Ltd
Expertise: Business Development, Entreprenuarship, Marketing and SalesBoye Hartmann
Founder at Bat ventures Pte ltd
Has launched 50+ companies like Ydigital.asia, Nadeo and many more
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Venture capital, venture building, marketing, sales and crossboarder
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Business valditation, sales and marketing strategy and internationalization
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
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Marketing and Sales
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, consumer service and devices, education, healthcare, impact, marketplace and eCommerce, Media, retail, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ employees.
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Freddy Linares
CSO at Neurometrics
Expertise: IT and software development, technology management, entrepreneurshipFreddy linares
CSO at neurometrics
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CRO in Neurometrics (www.neurometrics.la), a consumer behaviour consulting firm. Past-President of the Internet Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Perú, Past-President of Internet Society Peru and currently Board Member of the Peruvian Marketing Society. UX Master Certified by Nielsen Norman Group.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Overall vision of the digital product, interaction design and definition. 3rd-party apps & services selection.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- IT and software development
- Technology management
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Entrepreneurship
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, FinTech, Hardware and technology, Marketplace and eCommerce, Retail, Software, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
51-200 employees
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Justin Ho Guo Shun
CEO and Chair at ASEAN Youth Organization - Philippines
Expertise: Business Development, Organization and Leadership, Management ConsultingJustin Ho Guo Shun
CEO and Chair at ASEAN Youth Organization - Philippines
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Justin Ho Guo Shun is a seasoned and successful results-oriented leader with a track record of producing, managing and directing.
A highly motivated individual with a proven ability to develop people and commercialize all aspects of a business. Proving thought leadership, corporate governance, capable of resolving multiple and complex (marketing, human resource, financial, and operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance.
In addition to being an active volunteer for human rights & quality government, Justin Ho is also a confident leader who is able to drive vision and purpose, manage complexity, and provide strategic execution during an organization’s most critical moments.
Top 3 domain expertise:
- Business Development
- Organization and Leadership
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Management Consulting
Industry branches of interest
Consultancy, Consumer services and devices, Education, Energy and Greentech, FinTech, Games and gamification, Hardware and technology, Healthcare, Impact, Marketplace and eCommerce, Media, Retail, Software, Tourism, VR/AR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
200+ Employees.
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MIKAEL VINDING
CTO at AP TECHNOLOGY
Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation, IT and Technology.Mikael Vinding
Chief Technology Officer
AP Technology
Has helped to launch IntraDev, JYGY, StreamVerse - currently advising The Talk List, Sonisto and others.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Masters Degree from DTU.
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONS
International Perspective on startups, experience fundraising in silicon valley, helping companies through udenrigsministeriet.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation, IT and Technology.
KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
IT, Management Consulting, Telecommunications.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
11-50 employees.
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