Recognizing that some team members are recent graduates or may lack familiarity with the local startup ecosystem, I set a goal to invite industry experts, including our esteemed board members, for knowledge sharing sessions twice a month. The goal is to facilitate their professional development. Despite resource constraints, I have successfully organised several sessions for my team, which have proven to be highly beneficial and well-received.
On Feb, I invited Charlotta Falvin, the Charperson of the Board at Skåne Startups to meet 14 recently-joined team members. Below you can read the summary.
Charlotta expressed her delight at witnessing the increasing number of talented internationals joining the vibrant startup scene in Skåne. It contributes to the region's thriving ecosystem. With decades of experience in the startup sphere, she is committed to giving back and passing on her entrepreneurial spirit to the next generation. She served as a board member for over 10 organizations.
- Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, she remained optimistic about the post-Covid economic outlook in the Nordic region. She encouraged companies to reconnect and rebuild the connections.
- Diversity and inclusion were important topics of discussion. Charlotta highlighted the significance of events like Women in Entrepreneurship (WiE). It is important to create a platform where personal struggles are shared and support is provided. She advocated for open doors and amplifying women's voices.
- As southern Skåne continues to attract professionals from around the world, she stressed the importance of retaining international talents within startups. She encouraged companies to recognize the potential of hiring international employees and the value they bring.
The knowledge sharing session ended with a round of applause and heartfelt laughter. And I would like you to meet some of these new team members.
Poliana Dias, an aspiring motion designer with almost a decade of marketing and PR experiences from South America, BSc in business management with marketing.
Weixuan Fu, MSc Media and Communication student at Lund University with an academic background in advertisement and even launched his personal brand.
Deniz Altan is an award-winning filmmaker and a life-long learner of human communication, she moved to Sweden and gained MSc in Digital Media from Uppsala University.
Joao Nunes, currently an undergraduate student in International Business at Lund University. He was the Administrative Manager for Lund Formula Student.
Punit Thorat has over 9 years of professional working experience in marketing and communications. Over the years, she has predominantly worked in B2B vertical.
Xavier Chen is a multilingual account manager and digital marketer with approx. 5 years of experience in sales, customer success and business development.
Ashley Schilling is a dietitian from Minnesota with a creative spark who took a bold decision to move to Sweden and started a new career in digital marketing.
Karolina Liljeroth-Dorozynska received her PhD in Physics from Lund University in October 2020. She has a professional background in both physics and finance.
Zarish Adil, MSc in Molecular Biology. She is a scientist with research experiences from South Asia and the Middle East.
Katalin Vikuk, MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Lund University with almost a decade of professional experience in Mental Health research.
Zsombor Gazdag-Győri, MSc in Finance at Aarhus University. He co-founded a battery startup and started an investing group in his previous during his studies.
Prudence K., MSc Strategic Leadership at Halmstad University, is an experienced Zimbabwean professional in the financial services and the logistics industry.
Sizwe Ngcobo, graduated from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa in Business Science, he wants to learn more about how entrepreneurs and innovation can change the world.
Ashley Cong Ai, MSc International Business at Stockholm School of Economics with academic experiences from Asia, Europe and the US.
