Brilliant Minds was founded in 2015 by Spotify founder and CEO, Daniel Ek, and serial entrepreneur, Arash Pournouri. The early mission was to spotlight the successful Swedish tech ecosystem and convene creative people around “Swedish values” rooted in openness, transparency, equality, trust and social responsibility to collaborate and create impact. In 2018, Brilliant Minds began a new global chapter as The Brilliant Minds Foundation. As of 2020 the board consists of Daniel Ek and the Wallenberg, Berg/Ax:son Johnson, Rapp, Persson, Olsson, Schörling and Andersson families. What started as a symposium in Stockholm, has five years later grown into a global community and movement shaping the future by challenging the present. The aim of the Brilliant Minds Foundation is to support founders with transformative ideas that make the world more sustainable, creative and inclusive. The long-term goal is to build Brilliant Minds into a global platform for diverse ideas and sustainable innovation, galvanizing a unique community of diverse pioneers, coming together to share ideas through a community rooted in trust and common values. It is Brilliant Minds' ability to convene a unique and diverse set of pioneers who inspire, build bridges, fearlessly innovate and display extraordinary leadership that makes us equipped to accomplish our mission; to increase the speed at which change and positive impact can happen across the world.
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It’s been a year since Kevin Durant and team opened the community basketball court in Tensta. Amazing to see it become such an important part of the neighborhood. Hope you enjoyed the visit, KD! And shout out to the Brilliant Minds Foundation team for making it possible.
Let us present the winner of Brilliant Innovators 2024: SimulAir – Congratulations to Maja and her team! SimulAir was founded out of a very real problem: the horror of a major bed bug infestation in founder Maja's apartment. She and her team have since worked tirelessly to solve the problem and have developed a machine that attracts, captures, and identifies bed bugs. They have built and tested five prototypes, which have been verified both in the field with customers and in lab tests with a bed bug researcher. They are currently working with pest control companies and commercial property owners. The jury’s motivation: “This year's winner has demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity, presenting an idea that not only captivated our attention but also showcased remarkable innovation. The presentation was excellent, marked by clarity, enthusiasm, and a compelling narrative that highlighted the core strengths of the idea. We wish Maja and SimulAir continued success and are confident that this achievement marks the beginning of an exciting journey." We would like to send a special thanks to the jury, Bob Thomas, and all the other brilliant finalists who pitched their ideas, as well as our Brilliant Innovators partners: BMW and EQT Ventures. You can read more about Brilliant Innovators and SimulAir on our website: https://lnkd.in/dwkX-hDd
We are excited to present our 2024 Brilliant Innovators finalists: Max and Allen Mohammadi, founders of Plasticfri; Petter Aasa, founder and CEO of Vitala; Arelys Sosa, Co-founder and CEO of DREV; Marta Sjögren, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Paebbl; Maja Åstrand, CEO of Simulair. At Brilliant Minds we embrace the spirit of curiosity and adventure that drives us forward and are committed to fostering a culture of discovery. We champion the scientists, explorers, artists, thinkers, and innovators who dare to ask the big questions, who have the courage to seek out their answers, and have risen to accept the challenges to solve the problems facing us today, paving the way for a future filled with endless possibilities. These innovative startups are pushing the boundaries of discovery creating a more sustainable future for us all. The winner of Brilliant Innovators will be invited to join us on the Brilliant Minds stage in June to unveil their concept to the entire Brilliant Minds audience. We cannot wait to find out who it will be. Find out more about the finalists and our Brilliant Innovators jury on our website.
The application deadline for our Brilliant Innovators competition is drawing closer! So if your idea embodies the spirit of exploration and has the potential to uncover a safer, healthier and more radiant tomorrow make sure to apply, and get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present your idea live on stage to the Brilliant Minds audience! Application closes April 5th.
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Do you embody the spirit of exploration and have the unyielding determination needed to uncover a safer, healthier and more radiant tomorrow? Does your vision ignite sustainability, responsibility and transparency? Does it resonate with the Swedish ideals of inclusivity and collaboration while leveraging technology for constructive change? If so, the Brilliant Innovators competition is the perfect opportunity to make your dream a reality, for yourself and for the world. Find out more about the Brilliant Innovators competition at: https://lnkd.in/dwkX-hDd
Do you embody the spirit of exploration and have the unyielding determination needed to uncover a safer, healthier and more radiant tomorrow? Does your vision ignite sustainability, responsibility and transparency? Does it resonate with the Swedish ideals of inclusivity and collaboration while leveraging technology for constructive change? If so, the Brilliant Innovators competition is the perfect opportunity to make your dream a reality, for yourself and for the world. Find out more about the Brilliant Innovators competition at: https://lnkd.in/dwkX-hDd