During June we continued to host small events across Skåne region. Here are some of the take aways.
June 7th WiE at MINC
This WiE breakfast started the discussion led by Karin Lintrup, Head of Sustainability at MINC. The participants included Dzenis Skopljak, Community Manager, Mia Levenius Facility Manager, and Karin Lintrup Head of Sustainability from MINC, Ylva Lidin, Executive Director of Venture Lab, Hannah Barker, Jacqueline Rohde Mohr, Andrea Iseli, Cecilia Engfelt, Amanda Schoenfeld and Upasana Sen joined the breakfast.
Jacqueline and Hanna have co-founded Lufu that provides locally grown lupin bean-based sustainable products for consumers who are environmentally and health-conscious. Cecilia, through her company G-digit, assists companies in building sustainable strategies. Andrea, a venture developer at Ideon Innovations, emphasized the significance of personal commitment in driving sustainable transitions.
June 14th WiE at Hetch Helsingborg
City Expo H22 is a major initiative by Helsingborg to develop future welfare solutions aimed at improving quality of life and building a more sustainable city. So were glad to have invited Kristin Englholm who works with International Relations, H22, Helsingborg Smart City to share the plan for H22, and Emma, representing Hetch, shared her view of the key aspects to consider when raising capital for early stage startups. Irene Atance, Mia Blatancic, Patricia Bohlen, Kristin Englholm, Yana Mitskevich, Sally Russell, Matouleibi S and Martine Wenstad joined the breakfast.
- Irene, the CEO and Founder of GoCirkulär, showcased her market-ready product, offering innovative solutions for skincare with a strong focus on sustainability.
- Sally and Yana shared their mission of attracting and retaining international talent in Helsingborg and their ways of of creating an inclusive environment.
- Martine and Patricia discussed their dedication to promoting health-centered workspaces and their fitness studios in Helsingborg and how they will empower women in their wellness journeys.
- Matou highlighted the role of MINC in Malmö and the potential for collaboration between different regions.
June 21st WiE MindPark Helsingborg
Helene Tigerström from Mindpark Helsingborg has always been very supportive to our initiative. As our final WiE before the summer holiday season, we had Shenny Arquillano, Judith Baeta, Lina Cai, Yvette Larsson Nellie Rolf Helena Nordström and Andrea Iseli joined the discussion centred around sustainability.
- Helena's role at Torch Advisory highlighted the importance of leadership in sustainability and digital platforms. Judith emphasized the role of sustainability in driving startups and fostering inclusive and resilient societies. The focus on sustainability transitions and empowering communities is crucial for long-term success.
- Each participant brought their unique passion and expertise to the table. The discussions touched upon the significance of entrepreneurial networks and how an ecosystem can contribute to empowering female talent. Building a strong support system and expanding networks were seen as essential for early-stage entrepreneurs like Shenny and Lina.
All these remarkable women brought valuable insights and inspired one another to innovate. I believe all these WiE events serve as a platform to celebrate female entrepreneurs's journey but also demonstrated the immense potential and talent that lies within the region's tech ecosystem.
