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In our recent People Strategy in Startups session, we explored how the protagonists in deal sourcing are not just investors, but now complemented by algorithms. These tools are reshaping how we predict which companies will scale. Lars Andersen from Seed Capital addressed the classic "jockey vs. horse" debate, stating: "90% of the mistakes we made were because we bet on the wrong jockey." His insights reinforced how crucial execution skills are for scaling. Jacob Graubaek Houlberg, co-founder of Signal, then showed how machine learning models using trade registry and other data are reshaping investor decision-making. The Signals he shared highlighted the importance of assessing not just the C-suite, but the entire team, to better predict scaling potential - an idea that aligns well with current research. A big thank you to Lars and Jacob for their insights! While our guests gave us up-close insights into these data-driven approaches, understanding their broader impact—such as on diversity, venture capital localization, and VC portfolio composition—remains a task for future research. To truly grasp how these changes affect the industry, we need robust research methods and careful analysis to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University, Institut for Virksomhedsledelse

Thanks for a great WVC:E (Women's Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship Summit)! 🙌💥 We're proud to have been represented by both Geeta Schmidt and Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack, who have shared the stage with other inspiring women ✨ It is an honor to be part of this important conversation surrounding women in venture capital and entrepreneurship - ALWAYS an important subject! 🙋♀️💛

Tomorrow at the Women's Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship Summit (WVC:E) in Paris, both Geeta Schmidt and Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack will take the stage! 🇫🇷🗼 Together with other leading voices, they will explore the vital topic of women in venture capital! Geeta will moderate the "Lessons from the CEO" panel and speak at "Going to the Dark Side: Why Operators Make Great VCs" where she will share her journey from operator to investor ✨ Ulla will speak at "The VC Innovators" panel, offering insights into innovation and leadership in venture capital 💫 Be sure to catch it if you’re attending and hear them explore how female leaders are shaping the future of the industry! 🔥💪

See you in Århus Thursday? 👀 At Aarhus Investor Summit on October 3rd, our general partner, Geeta Schmidt, will take the stage at 01:40 p.m. to present "The Startup Perspective" 🌟 Here, she will share her experience as co-founder of Humio, outlining how the company grew from a European seed startup to a $400M acquisition by CrowdStrike in just five years. She’ll dive into the strategies that fueled their impressive growth and the obstacles they overcame along the way 🚀 For more information: https://lnkd.in/d7X5Zr8v

AI is reshaping industries everywhere, and banking is no exception! 👀 Lunar is taking the stage tomorrow at Nordic Fintech Week 🚀 At 9:50 AM on the Northern Star Stage, CTO Kåre Kjelstrøm will lead a deep dive into how AI is transforming the banking industry. The talk will explore how AI-driven tools like hyper-personalized financial assistants, real-time fraud detection, and automated banking services are shaping the future of financial services💡 Get a peek behind the scenes and learn how Lunar’s AI-powered innovations are redefining everyday banking in the Nordics! 🌟

🎉 Congratulations Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack for your incredible contributions to the Nordic startup ecosystem! 🎉 At TechBBQ 2024, together with Aktive Ejere-Active Owners Denmark, we honored Ulla with the Nordic Startup Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 for her transformative work at Seed Capital. Over two decades, Ulla has supported over 300 startups, raised more than €475 million, and helped secure €2.7 billion in additional funding for her portfolio companies. Her journey, which began as a founder in the mid-90s, has shaped ventures, inspired future entrepreneurs—especially women—and earned her a spot on this year’s Nordic 100 list. 👑 Thank you, Ulla, for your visionary leadership and dedication to innovation! This recognition is a testament to your lasting influence. 🌟 #TechBBQ #TechBBQ2024 #StartupEcosystem #LifetimeAchievement #AktiveEjere #Innovation #Leadership #WomenInBusiness

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The last few days at TechBBQ have been nothing short of amazing! 😍 Some of the greatest highlights for us have been 🏆 Ulla receiving the Nordic Lifetime Achievement Award for her incredible impact on the Danish startup ecosystem and leadership at Seed. We couldn’t be prouder! 🍸 Our TechBBQ drinks party — what a night! A big thanks goes to Eight Roads! It was a pleasure co-hosting the evening with you! And to catch up with so many brilliant people. 🎤 Geeta Schmidt and Christian Broendum both took to the stage, sharing their expertise and engaging in important discussions. 💪 Seeing some of our portfolio companies presenting on stage — it’s always amazing to watch them showcase their hard work and vision. 🌟 The true pleasure to be part of TechBBQ alongside our amazing team and connect with so many inspiring people! We can't wait to do it all again in 2025 - We're already counting down 🚀

Once again, our General Partner Geeta Schmidt takes the stage at TechBBQ! 👏✨ Today, she’ll be speaking at Inside the Investor's Mind: Reversed Pitch by Venture Funds. This session flips the script by having VCs pitch instead of startups – sharing what they look for in startups and offering insights into securing funding. An opportunity to hear directly from the investor’s perspective! 💡 📍 02:10 PM - 02:50 PM at Green Garden Tent See you there!