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📊 Techarena 2025 brought together industry leaders for the insightful panel discussion, "The Modern Consumer - Breaking the Code from Data to Product", moderated by Olivia Kinghorst. This engaging session explored how companies are innovating to meet the diverse and ever-changing needs of today’s consumers. 🎬 In this short video, Jesper Brøndum shares his perspective on the key datapoints in the consumer journey. The panel included: • Eeke de Milliano (Stripe) • Jesper Brøndum (Boozt) • Jonas Kjellberg (Nornorm) • Björn Block (Inter IKEA Group) #Techarena2025

Announcing the first batch of mentors for cohort 7 this Spring 📢 Time to Raise by TECHARENA, Cohort 7, is about to start, and we are excited to announce the first six mentors—a strong lineup of investors—who will take part in the program and support startups on their fundraising journey. A big thanks and shoutout to Margarita T., angel investor, entrepreneur and former Wall Street executive Luke Pappas, Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) Pippa Lamb, Partner at Sweet Capital and an a16z scout Arthur Savander, Board Member and Investor at Fåntell Paul Fifield, 4x Founder, Early-stage investor and Venture Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners Bob Thomas, Partner at Oxx This program is all about providing access to the right investors, facilitating warm introductions, and offering hands-on mentorship. We will continue announcing more mentors—stay tuned!

♟️ Would you challenge a world champion? Anna Cramling, Chess Champion and Woman FIDE Master, was at the Chess Corner during Techarena 2025. For one hour, attendees had the exciting opportunity to challenge her at her own game. #Techarena2025

📣 Apply or Nominate: It's that time of the year! Are you an innovative startup or scaleup, OR do you know a company with great potential? The Techarena Challenge at Almedalsveckan in Gotland offers a unique platform to: ✅ Showcase your innovation in a premium location that attracts policymakers, investors, and industry leaders. ✅ Gain high visibility with media and decision-makers in attendance. ✅ Build credibility and connect with a wide network of potential partners and customers. 👉 APPLY or NOMINATE: https://lnkd.in/dVZUtrq9

RECAP: The defence-tech panel, hosted by Startup Estonia at Techarena 2025, showcased how the European defence sector is a booming ground for innovation. Some of the highlights included: 🔹 Huge opportunities for startups in cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and robotics. 🔹 Estonia’s €100M national defence fund: "by investing in companies, we’re setting an example to investors and sending out a strong message: that the defence industry is a priority and that it’s important to inject capital into the sector. With the fund, the state is opening the door for the capital the sector needs to enter the market.” 🔹 Collaboration across the New Nordic region, driving cutting-edge advancements and innovations. 🔹 Speed, innovation, and boldness are essential for startups to thrive in this fast-moving industry. 👉 Read full article on The Baltic Times: https://lnkd.in/dvp7Vpwh #Techarena2025

💡 Takeaways from Steven Bartlett’s inspiring talk at Techarena 2025 Steven Bartlett shared his insights on what drives success in today’s fast-paced business world. Here’s what stood out: 🔹 Hiring and culture matter more than ever Steven emphasized that the foundation of any great business lies in its people and the culture they help create. He reminded us that investing time in recruitment and prioritizing cultural fit are non-negotiables for achieving long-term impact. 🔹 Urgency & experimentation win the day In a world that never stops evolving, he urged us to adopt a bias for action and a culture of constant experimentation: quick decisions and the courage to test new ideas set thriving businesses apart. 🔹 And a powerful reminder to: “If you really do want to do something great, something that correlates to your outcome is how much you care about the smallest details, sweating the small stuff” Read more insights from his talk here: https://lnkd.in/d2AvGZxd #Techarena2025

Can You Guess the Words That Dominated Techarena 2025? Three words stole the spotlight this year: AI, Europe, Sweden. 1️⃣ AI: A game-changer that’s transforming industries and redefining what’s possible. 2️⃣ Europe: Showcasing its strategic role in global innovation, economic influence, and collaborative power. 3️⃣ Sweden: A tech powerhouse, celebrated for its sustainability leadership and cutting-edge digital infrastructure. But it wasn’t just about celebrating wins. The discussions also explored real challenges and uncovered exciting opportunities to keep pushing forward in these critical times. Get more insights from our AI partners Voxo: https://lnkd.in/dQ6EAhrK #Techarena2025

Alba Health evaluates your family’s lifestyle and your child’s gut health. After successfully completing the Time to Raise program, Alba Health secured a total of €2.6 million. 👏 Now, it’s your turn to take the leap! 🌟 Are you a female-led or co-founded startup aiming to raise funding from seed to Series A? ✨ Program highlights: ✅ 8-week program (mostly remote) ✅ 1:1 mentorship sessions with investors ✅ Online workshops (2 hours/week commitment) ⏳ Today, March 10, is the final day to apply for Cohort 7 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d5HBVR7a #TimeToRaise #FemaleFunding #Accelerator #FemaleFounders #Startups

"The idea counts for nothing. It’s taking that first step. That’s what being an entrepreneur is. It’s going in and saying, how do I take that next step by trying something. By letting failure happen." — Marc Randolph, Cofounder Netflix #Techarena2025

Did you know that 74% of startups secure funding within 6 months of completing the Time to Raise 8-week program? ✅ Are you a female-led or co-founded startup ready to raise from seed to Series A? ✅ Want to connect with top-tier funds like NEA, Northzone, Atomico, and more? This is your chance to join the new cohort! ⏳ Applications close March 10 👉 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/d5HBVR7a #TimeToRaise #FemaleFounders #Startups #Funding