Day One September 19

09:30 - 18:30

Start the day at 09:30 by joining Founders Alliance Members 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. After your walk or run it is time to freshen up with a shower, and swiftly get ready for the first afternoon workshops, including lunch at the hosting founders.

Afternoon Workshops

You select among the below parallell workshops led by fellow Founders Alliance Members, gaining valuable insights.

Secure your spot by registering now.

12:30 am - 03:00 pm

Exit Communication, incl. lunch hosted by Björn Lundberg , Founder Nokoby, and Fredrik Malmborg, Founder Ecchorights.
Security for Founders, incl. lunch hosted by Mattias Nygren, Founder 2Secure.

12:00 am - 03:00 pm

Sustainability, incl. lunch hosted by Christie Gripsnäs, co-founder Antarez Climate Tech Capital & Brainheart Capital. Speakers and contributors also include: Joachim Karthäuser, Founder Zelk & Climeon, Ulf Stenerhag, Founder Wayout International & Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder WeDontHaveTime. Moderator: Niclas Carlsson, Founder, Founders Alliance

01:00 - 03:00 pm

Strategy for Founders hosted by Sofi Franzén, Founder Eventyr & CEO Nine Yards.

03:30 - 06:30 pm

Anatomy of Failure, incl. AW hosted by Angela Rossi, Founder, HRM Affärsutveckling (only Swedish)
Financing for Growth, incl. AW hosted by Johan Tilander, Founder Serafim Finance Group. Facilitators: Anna Rytterling, Joakim Wiksten - Serafim Finans.
Sustainability for Founders, incl. AW hosted by Malin Speace - Founder Ethos.

This first day of the 9th Founders World Summit combines nature's beauty, founders collaboration, exchange and inspiration, fueling your drive to succeed. For anyone wanting to meet up afterwards we recommend the Cadier Bar at Grand Hôtel Stockhom (optional, and outside the program).

Photo: Royal Djurgården by Henrik Trygg/mediabank.visitstockholm.com

Hosts, Facilitators & Workshops

Royal Djurgården
Run and Power Walk in One of the Most Beautiful City Parks in the World

Royal Djurgården is an island located in the heart of Stockholm, known for its picturesque walking paths, beautiful parks, bike trails, and picnic spots, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

With its combination of cultural, historical and recreational offerings, Royal Djurgården is the perfect spot for starting up the 9th Founders World Summit together.

The island has a rich history, dating back to the 15th century when it was a royal hunting ground. Over time, it evolved into a royal park and was opened to the public in the mid-18th century. Today, Djurgården is part of the Royal National City Park.

Morning Session: Run & Power Walk Meet Up

09:30 Tuesday

2h 0m

The Blue Gate Entrance to Royal Djurgården, Djurgårdsvägen, 115 21 Stockholm

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

Björn Lundberg
Founder NOKOBY

Björn Lundberg founded Nordiska Kommunikationsbyrån, also known as NOKOBY, in 2012 with a vision to revolutionize digital marketing. NOKOBY focuses on delivering measurable and transparent digital marketing solutions to drive sales and business growth. Regardless of whether your target market is business-to-business or business-to-consumer, NOKOBY has the right solution to meet your needs.

Their services include strategy, Media Planning and Buying, KPI Measurements, Analysis and Reporting.

Afternoon Workshop incl. lunch: Exit Communication hosted by Nokoby

12:30 Tuesday

2h 30m

Nokoby, Vasagatan 10, Stockholm

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

Fredrik af Malmborg
Founder Eccchorights

Fredrik is Running a global team of 40 people in offices in Stockholm, Istanbul, London, Madrid and Seoul. Representing and co-producing 25 hours of new drama series per week with an annual licensing volume world wide of 17.000 hours. Represents TV producers and develops and sells series to broadcasters and platforms world wide. TV series development, distribution, co-productions, financing but also a growing direct to consumer team to manage TV series on multiple platforms.

Main source country is Turkish drama where eccho has been an important player in making the country the world's 2nd largest exporter of TV drama. Growing business in drama from the Nordics, UK as well as rest of Western Europe, Ukraine and Korea.

Afternoon Workshop incl. lunch: Exit Communication hosted by Nokoby

12:30 Tuesday

2h 30m

Nokoby, Vasagatan 10, Stockholm

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

Christie Gripsnäs
Founder, Antarez Climate Tech Capital & Co-founder Brainheart Capital

Christie Gripsnäs is an accomplished business leader with 32+ years of experience, including 25 years in C-Suite positions. She is an innovative thinker and a successful investor. Christie has a strong passion for education and energy equity.

She has founded multiple companies and organizations, including a top-rated primary school and a venture capital firm focused on climate technology. Christie's expertise spans various industries, and she is dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

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

12:00 Tuesday

3h 0m

Antarez Climate Capital, Strandvägen 7A, Stockholm

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

Joachim Karthäuser
Founder Zelk & Climoen

Joachim Karthäuser is passionate about renewable energy. Solar Power, Wind Power and Heat Power will be the main pillars of the future energy system. These industries enable sustainable societies and "Business for a better world". "Heat Power", especially electricity from low grade, such as waste heat, is profitable and will grow rapidly in industries such as geothermal, steel, cement, biomass power plants and shipping.

See www.climeon.com for examples!

His interests are entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability, hydrogen and energy politics.

In addition to my CEO job at Zelk Energy AB, I serve on the boards of SiOx Machines AB (CleanTech, CO2 treatment of plastics, rubber, etc.), Re-Turn AS (nano-technology for composites and paints) and Re-Organic AS (plastic recycling).

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

12:00 Tuesday

3h 0m

Antarez Climate Capital, Strandvägen 7A, Stockholm

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

Ingmar Rentzhog
Founder We Don't Have Time

Ingmar Rentzhog is the Founder of We Don't Have Time. We Don’t Have Time is the world's largest review platform for climate solutions. Search for WeDontHaveTime in Apple app store or Google Play.

We Don’t Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change. The organisation was founded in Sweden 2017 and has since then become the world’s largest social media for climate solutions.

With 85,000 climate influencers and over 300 corporate partners on our platform, we reach 190 million people every month. We have to date raised 10 mEUR in pre-series A fundings and are now ready to scale up. ‍We Don’t Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change.

The organisation was founded in Sweden 2017 and has since then become the world’s largest social media for climate solutions. With 85,000 climate influencers and over 300 corporate partners on our platform, we reach 190 million people every month. We have to date raised 10 mEUR in pre-series A fundings and are now ready to scale up.

Skills: Climate Change · Communication · Strategic Communications · Entrepreneurship · Management

www.wedonthavetime.org

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

12:00 Tuesday

3h 0m

Antarez Climate Capital, Strandvägen 7A, Stockholm

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

Ulf Stenerhag
Founder Wayout

Ulf Stenerhag has over 20 years of experience in leading multinational organizations within the Life Science industry. In 2019, Ulf sold his company since 20 years, Thurne Teknik, to Addtech, a public company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. He is educated at The Royal Institute of Technology with a MSc degree within Engineering and Business Management.

Ulf has over the last 15 years been engaged in several NGOs and in panels for intergovernmental exchange. Ulf has also been engaged as public speaker within the field of value based leadership.

Since 2018 founder and CEO of Wayout, a revolutionizing innovation company that solves multiple challenges around the supply of safe drinking water.

Ulf also founded the charity organization Not For Sale Beverages and is a co-founder of African Bureau of Music.

www.wayout.com

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

12:00 Tuesday

3h 0m

Antarez Climate Capital, Strandvägen 7A, Stockholm

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

Mattias Nygren
Founder 2Secure

Founder (one of six) of the security consultant company 2Secure. Key Account Manager. Former police officer at the Swedish Counter Terrorism unit for 12 years.

Extensive experience from working in high risk areas as a UN-Security Officer.

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

12:30 Tuesday

2h 30m

2Secure, Rålambsvägen 17, Stockholm

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

Sofi Franzén
Founder Eventyr & CEO Nine Yards

Sofi Franzén is the founder Eventyr and CEO of Nineyards, a leading event agency in Sweden. She is passionate about creating a culture where everyone knows where we are going, how to get there, and feels that we are on this exciting journey together. Sofi and her team create unique brand experiences and are constantly curious about emerging trends. They love testing new communication approaches and their passion lies in enhancing brand experiences through events.

In addition to her work at Eventyr Nine Yards, Sofi also shares her expertise as a speaker on leadership, company culture, and entrepreneurship and she is involved in various boards, mentoring, and supporting young entrepreneurs.

Afternoon Workshop: Strategy for Founders hosted by Eventyr Nine Yards

13:00 Tuesday

2h 0m

Eventyr Nine Yards, David Bagares gata 5, Stockholm

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

Johan Tilander
Founder Serafim Group

Johan Tilander started Office Management in 1993 with a friend. They focused on high-quality service at a competitive price. Eventually, he bought out his partner and continued running the company. In 2012, he sold a majority stake to a reputable team. In the year of 2000 he founded the Serafim Group with the ambition to start companies in existing industries for long-term growth. They have initiated and operate companies in various sectors, including real estate, credit/factoring, and staffing industries. Today, the group consists of three companies, and we have the ambition to expand with additional wholly-owned companies in different industries.

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

15:30 Tuesday

3h 0m

Serafim HQ Stockholm, Kungsgatan 12

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

Malin Lindfors Speace
Founder Ethos

In brief

20+ years of experience in sustainability consulting
Audits completed in 200+ countries
Certifications: SA8000 Lead Auditor, ISO 45001
Education: MSc in Responsibility in Business Practice, University of Bath

Malin founded Ethos in 2007 and she is a senior advisor and sustainability expert. She has many years of experience in reviewing and advising organizations' work with human rights, workers' rights, the environment and anti-corruption in their organization and value chain.

Her combined experience includes 20+ years of experience in sustainable supply chains and on-site audits in accordance with SA8000 and ISO 45001, sustainable finance (SFDR, PRI, EU Taxonomy), sustainability reporting (ÅRL, NFRD, CSRD, GRI), sustainability strategy development, evaluation and advising on the work of companies in accordance with the UN's guiding principles, the OECD's guidelines and the Children's Rights Principles.

Malin holds many years of experience in working with the environment and climate as well as the implementation and review of environmental management systems (EMAS).

In addition, she has also evaluated and advised organizations' work and processes in anti-corruption, work environment (ISO 45001), as well as equality, diversity and anti-discrimination.

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

15:30 Tuesday

3h 0m

Ethos International, Kommendörsgatan 30, Stockholm

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.

Angela Rossi
Founder HRM Affärsutveckling

Angela Ross is the founder of HRM Affärsutveckling.

HRM thrives to develop people and organizations. They do this in several ways such as executive search, individual development programs, organizational development, assessments, change programs, leadership programs and interim management. Our team is a mix of people with thorough knowledge and experience from strategic and operational positions in both the public and private sectors, complemented by a team of focused and professional researchers.

HRMs goal is to build and develop long term relationships with our customers, consultants and candidates.

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

15:30 Tuesday

3h 0m

HRM Affärsutveckling, Strandvägen 47, Stockholm

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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