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19-20 September 2023 CESTGrand Hôtel, Stockholm, Sweden

Invitation

Mark your calendars for the 9th Founders World Summit in Stockholm on September 19-20, 2023. During this exclusive gathering of visionary founders you exchange experiences and knowledge with other founders, who, like yourself, have achieved significant scale, including:

  • September 19: Start the day by joining your fellow founders for a scenic run or walk through Royal Djurgården, one of the world's most beautiful city gardens. Engage in meaningful conversations as you explore. Attend interactive themebased workshops led and hosted by fellow founders, gaining valuable insights. This first day combines nature's beauty, collaboration, and inspiration, fueling your drive to succeed.
  • September 20: Join group sessions with your designated Founders Group, participate in interactive workshops focusing on key corporate development themes or industries, engage in networking with peer large scale founders, and conclude the summit with the prestigious Founders Awards Gala at 6 pm (18.00) at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm.

You have the flexibility to choose your preferred level of participation, whether attending all activities in person or virtually. Secure your spot by registering now.

We warmly welcome you to the 9th Founders World Summit!

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Program (CET/UTC +02:00)


09:30 AM

Morning Session: Run & Power Walk Meet Up

Exchange: Run and Power Walk Meet Up with Founders Alliance Members at the splendid Royal Djurgården in Stockholm. This enchanting island, nestled in the heart of the city, offers a magnificent setting for our event.

Meet Up Point 09:30 am: The blue gate entrance to Royal Djurgården (Swedish: Kungliga Djurgården), Östermalm, Stockholm

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The Blue Gate Entrance to Royal Djurgården, Djurgårdsvägen, 115 21 Stockholm
Run and Power Walk in One of the Most Beautiful City Parks in the World
11:30 AM

Free time

Time to freshen up with a shower after your power walk or run and swiftly get ready for the first afternoon session including lunch that is served from 12:30 am.

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12:00 PM

Afternoon Workshop incl. lunch: Sustainability hosted by Antarez Climate Tech Capital

Exchange: This seminar will start with a panel discussion lead by Niclas Carlsson including Christie Gripsnäs, Founder of Antarez ClimateTech Capital & Brainheart Capital, Joachim Karthäuser, Founder of Zelk & Climeon, Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder of WeDontHaveTime, Ulf Stenerhag, Founder of Wayout International followed by an interactive workshop with all participating founders on how to scale and accelerate positive impact in our owned companies.

Example of topics:

  • The big picture of Sustainability
  • Case studies on real world company creation and investments.
  • What everyone can do to accelerate positive impact incl. exchange on how to overcome hurdels on the way.

Participants: Founders who are in the midst of building or generally interested in exchange on accelerating sustainability companies from a founder or investor perspective. 

Venue: Antarez ClimateTech Capital, Strandvägen 7a, Stockholm 

Speakers and contributors:

  • Christie Gripsnäs, Founder, Antares Climate Tech Capital & Co-founder Brainheart Capital
  • Joachim Karthäuser, Founder Zelk & Climeon,
  • Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder WeDontHaveTime
  • Ulf Stenerhag, Founder Wayout International

Facilitator: Niclas Carlsson, Founder & CEO, Founders Alliance

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Antarez Climate Capital, Strandvägen 7A, Stockholm
Founder, Antarez Climate Tech Capital & Co-founder Brainheart Capital
Founder We Don't Have Time
Founder Wayout
Founder Zelk & Climoen
12:30 PM

Afternoon Workshop incl. lunch: Exit Communication hosted by Nokoby

Exchange: This Interactive Workshop will focus on exchange on how to communicate wisely prior to, during and after a company exit 

Example of topics:

  • Exit experiences by Fredrik af Malmborg
  • Driving forces and founders logic for an exit
  • Founder's challenges by Exit planning
  • Preparation measures for Exit
  • The ideal situation
  • Smart Communication practises for exit
  • Action plan and execution for exit

Participants: Founders who are interested in exchange on how to start an exit process or understand the exit process to better master its company creation strategically 

Venue: Nokoby IOffice, Vasagatan 10, Stockholm

Speaker: Fredrik af Malmborg, Founder Eccho Rights

Facilitator: Björn Lundberg, Founder Nokoby

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Nokoby, Vasagatan 10, Stockholm
Founder NOKOBY
Founder Eccchorights

Afternoon Workshop Incl. Lunch: Security for Founders hosted by 2Secure

Exchange: This Interactive Workshop will focus on insights and interactive exchange into key Security related topics relevant for large scale founders.

Example of topics:

  • Recruitment: how to implement insider risk prevention through a secure recruitment process including background checks, references and security interviews, incl. relevant regulations that must be considered.
  • Artificial Intelligence: opportunity and risk from a security perspective
  • Family & Executive: security for families and key executives of founders owned firms

Participants: Any founder wanting to know more about Security to prepare itself, its family, companies for the increased security pressure ahead.

Venue: 2Secure, Rålambsvägen 17, Stockholm

Facilitator: Mattias Nygren, Founder 2Secure

Speakers: Select Security experts from 2Secure

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2Secure, Rålambsvägen 17, Stockholm
Founder 2Secure
01:00 PM

Afternoon Workshop: Strategy for Founders hosted by Eventyr Nine Yards

Exchange: This workshop will introduce best practices on Sustainable Strategy setting and work by Sofi Franzén and followed by practical workshop and exchange to give each participant a better platform for working actively with its company strategies ahead. 

Example of topics:

  • Setting sustainable growth strategies: tools and processes
  • Implementation of set strategies: tools and engagement
  • Continuing strategy work and engagement
  • The role of the founder and complementing team for sustainable Strategy work

Participants: Founders building large scale companies eager to improve your Strategy work ahead to drive scalable ownership and company growth.

Venue: Eventyr Nine Yards, David Bagares gata 5, Stockholm

Facilitator:  Sofi Franzén, Founder Eventyr & CEO Nine Yards

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Eventyr Nine Yards, David Bagares gata 5, Stockholm
Founder Eventyr & CEO Nine Yards
03:00 PM

Walk to the next Activity

Savor a scenic walk in stunning Stockholm as you travel to and from your chosen activities. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the city while enjoying the convenience of a leisurely stroll.

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03:30 PM

Afternoon Workshop incl. AW: Sustainability for Founders hosted by Ethos

Exchange: The exchange will start with focussed workshops in key areas of Sustainability followed by interactive exchange as well as a networking founders afterwork including light food and drinks

Example of topics:

  • ESG regulations, consequences and best practices for founders - new regulations from EU
  • Our environment & our companies: emissions & environmental savings and biodiversity
  • Human Rights: new sharpened regulations from UN, OECD and EU and how to relate for Founders owned companies

Participants: Any founder wanting to know more about Sustainability to prepare its companies for the increased Sustainability reporting & practices to contribute to more sustainable business & society ahead.

Venue: Ethos, Kommendörsgatan 30, Stockholm

Facilitator: Malin Lindfors Speace, Founder Ethos 

Speakers: Select Sustainability experts of Ethos.

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Ethos International, Kommendörsgatan 30, Stockholm

Afternoon Workshop incl. AW: Anatomy of Failure by Angela Rossi, Founder of HRM Affärsutveckling (Only in Swedish)

Exchange: The exchange will start with a presentation on the report "Anatomy of Failure" by Angela Rossi. The report is based on interviews with founders, owners and CEOs and presents advice on how to do it as entrepreneur if you want to avoid (!) profitable growth.

The workshop will be followed by a networking founders afterwork including light food and drinks. The workshop will be done in Swedish only.

Maximum: 20

Example of topics:

  • Failure with CEO: recruiting, appointing and managing and relevant learnings for Founders.
  • Failure with Boards: composition, process and managing as well as relevant learnings for Founders
  • Failure in Owners: alignment, process and process of work with co-owners as well as relevant learnings for Founders

Participants: Any founder wanting to succeed better with appointing and managing a CEO and Board for its companies as well as its Ownership work 

Language: Swedish

Venue: HRM Affärsutveckling, Strandvägen 47, Stockholm

Facilitator: Angela Rossi, Founder HRM Affärsutveckling

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HRM Affärsutveckling, Strandvägen 47, Stockholm
Founder HRM Affärsutveckling

Afternoon Workshop incl. AW: Navigating Growth Financing in Evolving Market Conditions hosted by Serafim Group

In the ever-changing market landscape, the fundamentals of financing growth have undergone a significant transformation. As founders, it is crucial to adapt swiftly to ensure success in securing the necessary financing for growth.

Exchange: You are invited to an enlightening workshop Navigating Growth Financing in Evolving Market Conditions hosted by Serafim Group, featuring Johan Tilander, the founder, as the speaker. The workshop will be facilitated by Anna Rytterling and Joakim Wiksten, the Heads of Serafim Finans.Exchange: 

This workshop will start with an introduction by select experts in corporate growth financing, bringing a wealth of experience and insights, providing a solid foundation for understanding the latest market logic in terms of financing. 

Following the expert introductions is an interactive workshop session tailored to address the key challenges faced by participating founders, and a founders networking after work including light food and drinks.

Highlighted topics:

Market Logic: Gain insights into changing financing dynamics, investor preferences, and emerging trends shaping the market. 

Financing Options: Explore a comprehensive range, from venture capital to crowdfunding, to fuel your company's growth. 

Long-Term Success: Finance for sustainable, scalable growth by aligning decisions with your vision and values. 

Navigating Pitfalls: Learn from founder experiences, avoid common pitfalls, and increase your chances of successful financing.

Participants: Founders building or investing in growth companies interested in financing further growth. 

Venue: Serafim HQ Stockholm, Kungsgatan 12

Speaker: Johan Tilander, Founder Serafim Group.

Facilitators: Anna Rytterling, Joakim Wiksten - Heads of Serafim Finans

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Serafim HQ Stockholm, Kungsgatan 12
Founder Serafim Group
06:30 PM

Thank you!

For anyone wanting to meet up afterwards we recommend the Cadier Bar at Grand Hôtel Stockhom (optional, and outside the program).

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08:00 AM

Registration, Networking Breakfast (optional)

Start your day with an optional networking breakfast at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. 

Upon arrival, conveniently check-in and register at the venue. Access your personalized program through the Founders World Summit App. 

Ensure you arrive no later than 09:00 to easily locate the correct venue for the first Founders Group Session. 

Venue: Grand Hôtel, Stockholm

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Grand Hôtel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm
08:45 AM

Go to Room

You will find your Room inte Personal Program in the Founders World Summit App. 

Also check the Floor Map in the app for guidance. 

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
09:00 AM

Session One with your Founders Group (Physical & Virtual)

Attend your first session with the Founders Group, either in person or virtually, depending on your registration preference. 

Please note that if you are NOT participating in the Female Led Lunch Seminar at Grand Hôtel, the Founders Lunch will commence at 12:00 pm at Convendum on Kungsgatan 9. For further details, check your personal program available in the Founders World Summit App.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
09:30 AM

Internationalisation facilitated by Aticka Chona, Founder GreenKarmas

Exchange: a founders workshop including a swift introduction by all participants and interactive exchange on challenges and learnings on growing companies internationally with a special focus on growth to Asia.

Participants: All founders not part of a founders group including Ambassador members and select invited large scale founders 

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Facilitator: Aticka Chona, Founder GreenKarmas

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
Founder GreenKarmas
11:30 AM

Female Founders Lunch Summit (Physical & Virtual)

Exchange:  As part of the 9th Founders World Summit we are excited to invite you to an extraordinary lunch seminar- Female Founders Summit - where we will gather female and male large-scale founders to create a dynamic society that uplifts all founders globally.

Together, we will build a society that celebrates and empowers founders of all genders. Our aim is to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and foster an ecosystem that values and embraces the contributions of every individual. 

Led by the visionary Patricia Olby Kimondo - Founder of People Productions, this summit will provide a stimulating space for dynamic ownership, connection, and accelerated company growth. 

During this extraordinary gathering, you can expect:

  • Inspiring keynotes and panel discussions: Renowned female founders will share their personal stories, challenges faced, and lessons learned on their journey to success.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow founders from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences. Expand your network of like-minded individuals who share your passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Interactive round table exchange: Embrace the power of diversity as we collectively exchange towards creating an inclusive society for all founders. Share your unique perspectives, experiences, challenges and ideas that contribute to the rich tapestry of entrepreneurship, an environment of collaboration and mutual support. The goal with the discussions is to accelerate success of more large scale female founded and owned companies and a more dynamic ownership base in the future for the benefit of all.

Participants: Female and male large-scale founders engaged in creating a dynamic society for all founders globally.

Physical attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch served at the venue The Hall of Mirrors while engaging in stimulating discussions and networking with fellow founders. For virtual participants, we have arranged online break-out rooms to ensure your active participation and global networking experience.

Save the date and reserve your spot today.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Read more here: Female Founders Summit

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The Hall of Mirrors (Spegelsalen), Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
Founder People Productions
12:00 PM

Founders Lunch

Please note that if you are NOT participating in the Female Led Lunch Seminar at Grand Hôtel, the Founders Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm at Convendum on Kungsgatan9. 

For further details, check your personal program available in the Founders World Summit App.

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Convendum, Kungsgatan 9
01:00 PM

Session Two with your Founders Group (Physical & Virtual)

Attend your second session with the Founders Group, either in person or virtually, depending on your registration preference.

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
02:30 PM

Networking Break with Coffee & Pastry


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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
03:00 PM

Afternoon Workshop: Artificial intelligence (AI) by Nicolai Wadström (Virtual Speaker)

Exchange: This workshop starts by Nicolai Wadström om company creation and investments in Artificial intelligence followed an interactive workshop based on participating founders questions 

Participants: All founders interested in Artificial Intelligence and its challenges and opportunities for your company creation and investments. Not intended to Founders which Founders Group has decided to do individual group sessions this time.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Facilitator: Nicolai Wadström, Founder BootstrapLabs (participating virtually)

Recommended reading prior to workshop:

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
CEO, Founder & General Partner BootstrapLabs

Session Three with your Founders Group (Physical & Virtual) or Selected Theme Workshop

Choose to attend your third session with the Founders Group, either in person or virtually, based on your registration preference. 

Alternatively, you can participate in an Interactive Workshop with deep dive into key areas of company development. With focus on exchange between participants' challenges and opportunities to scale and sustain.

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.

Afternoon Workshop: Space Tech Transfer solving planet earth problems by Cecilia Hertz and Magnus Penker

Exchange: After a profound interaction by Cecilia Hertz an interactive workshop based on participating founders questions facilitated by Magnus Penker.

Participants: All founders interested in the opportunity of what Space technology can do to solve our planet's problems and relate your company and ownerships. Not intended to Founders which Founders Group has decided to do individual group sessions this time.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Speaker: Cecilia Hertz, Founder Umbilical Design & Co-founder I.S.A.A.C. International Space Asset Acceleration Company

Facilitator: Magnus Penker, Founder Innovation360 Group

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
Founder Innovation360 Group
Owner, Umbilical Design AB and Defense & Space Consultant, Co-Founder I.S.A.A.C.

Afternoon Workshop: How immersive experiences can enrich our lives, with Vladimir Borisov, Founder of Teleportme.nl


Exchange: You will gain new knowledge and tools on how to design life experiences and create unforgettable moments in our daily lives. Where inspiration can be found and used to recharge our lives and creative strategies for adapting to changes in our personal circumstances. You will discover, through storytelling and story-sharing, tools with which reality can be shaped and formed around our wants and wishes. 

“We are changed by the journeys we make and the experiences we have. The greater the journey, the greater our potential for change.”

Topics:

  • How Teleport's founder turned a childhood dream into a business
  • How to find a new passion, adapt to new circumstances, constantly be inspired and recharge fully when you need it.
  • How entertainment can create positive and profound changes in people's lives.
  • Why Traveling with Teleport is not simply a question of ‘where do you want to go’, but also ‘how would you like to return?’ 

Teleport, describes itself as a ‘travel agent specializing in impossible places'. They create immersive travel experiences for their clients that are not only fun but truly valuable. Teleport believes we all owe it to ourselves to experience as much of life as life has to offer, and the more experience we have, the better human beings we become. 

All participants will receive a set of postcards from impossible places to explore and a free one-hour consultation with a Teleport Travel Agent. Teleport is an investment in life experience that will yield returns on memories made.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Facilitator: Vladimir Borisov, Founder Teleportme.nl

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Grand Hôtel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm
Founder Teleportme.nl

Afternoon workshop: Self-Leadership Mastermind by Anna Liebel

Exchange: Join this session for a chance to slow down for a moment, reflect and immerse in the leadership of your life as a whole. Share your best practice in personal development and learn from the others around the table about their challenges and successful ways to overcome them. 

Example of topics:

  • Staying sane on the rocket ship
  • Delegation - a leader's superpower
  • Setting and protecting your boundaries as a leader
  • Designing self-care and personal relationships into your busy life

Participants: All founders interested in personal development. Not intended to Founders which Founders Group has decided to do individual group sessions this time.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

Facilitator: Anna Liebel, Founder Mindshifter

LinkedIn

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Room location in the Founders World Summit App.
Founder Mindshifter
05:00 PM

Time to get ready for the Gala

06:00 PM

Founders Gala Drink

Join us at the Founders Awards Gala Drink to celebrate and raise a toast with your fellow founders. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy drinks, mingle, and connect with your peers. 

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

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The Hall of Mirrors (Spegelsalen), Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
07:00 PM

Founders Awards Gala (Physical & Virtual)

Register your participation at the Founders Awards Gala here: Founders Awards Gala.

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

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The Hall of Mirrors (Spegelsalen), Grand Hôtel, Stockholm
11:30 PM

Afterparty at The Hall of Mirrors

Venue: Grand Hotel, Södra Blasieholmen 8, Stockholm

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The Hall of Mirrors (Spegelsalen), Grand Hôtel, Stockholm

Criteria for Participation

To attend the Founders World Summit, founders must meet at least one of the following criteria based on their present or previous accomplishments:

  1. Principal ownership and holding a leading position in the currently founded company, with a minimum turnover of MEUR 2.5.
  2. Previously built a company as described in criteria 1) and currently holds active investments and ownership.

Exemptions

Founders Group Members and attendees who bring specific value to the participating founders, such as those from prioritized regions, industries, or backgrounds, may be exempt from the aforementioned criteria.

Inclusion for Founders Group & Ambassador Members

The Founders World Summit is fully included in the membership fee for Founders Alliance Group & Ambassador Members.

Participation Fee for Other Founders

Please note that the summit has limited available spaces, with priority given to the aforementioned participants. Other founders can be approved for participation based on merit and potential value to the other attendees. 

For these founders, a participation fee will apply.

How to Become a Member

To become a member of Founders Alliance, complete the membership application here: Apply for Membership

Founders Alliance at a Glance

Founded in 2002 by Niclas Carlsson, Founders Alliance has evolved into a premier collaborative business forum. It caters to founders of large-scale corporations and owners of international growth companies, who are actively involved in various social impact initiatives worldwide.

Founders Alliance provides a platform for collaboration among its members, offering resources such as Founders Groups, personalized introductions, exclusive online communities, international business trips, and hybrid events.

The highly anticipated Founders World Summit, now in its 9th edition, will take place on September 19-20, 2023, alongside the 22nd Founders Awards Gala at the prestigious Grand Hôtel in Stockholm.

With a membership exceeding 250, Founders Alliance represents high-performing founders who collectively own over 2500 companies across diverse industries and areas of expertise.

Importantly, Founders Alliance operates independently, free from state funding, financial institutions, advisory firms, or academic institutions. 

How to Become a Member

To become a member of Founders Alliance, complete the membership application here: Apply for Membership.