Johan Holmberg is an entrepreneurial and results-oriented global executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across high-tech, clean energy, investment promotion, venture capital, and travel & tourism industries. He has built and led successful organizations in both Europe and the United States, combining strategic vision and hands-on execution to drive innovation, growth, and long-term business impact.

Tomas Hjort has over 20 years of experience working with deeptech startups and scaleups. His background includes roles as CEO, founder, board member, and coach. He holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from KTH, and has worked with several startups connected to STING. Tomas has deep knowledge and experience in a range of deeptech sectors, including energy, climate transition, materials science, transportation, process industries, and defence. He has solid expertise in fundraising (from pre-seed) and securing soft funding, commercialization, board work, sales, and business development, with a focus on driving growth and change in early-stage tech companies.

Pioneering entrepreneur and executive in the solar energy industry with over 20 years of experience in solar technology, automation, and thin-film deposition. Founder and long-time CEO of Midsummer, where he led the company from startup to IPO, securing international funding and expanding operations across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Sven is recognized for his leadership in sustainable innovation and his global expertise in solar manufacturing and business development.

Jonas Eklind is a senior CEO, founder, board member, and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the tech sector. He has led and scaled companies in renewable energy, energy storage, AI, industrial technology, and digital innovation. His track record includes IPOs, M&A deals, and raising more than SEK 3 billion in capital. Jonas is recognized for combining technical depth with business acumen, having successfully guided ventures from early investment to exit, including industry sales and public listings. In 2019, he was awarded as Sweden’s first Mission Innovation Champion for his ability to turn technological innovation into commercial success.

Tarja has over 20 years of experience working with early stage investing, entrepreneurship and venture capital in the energy and cleantech area. Long experience on financial structuring and fundraising for VC funds and individual ventures. 15 years of experience working with early stage companies, both in a board member or advisor role and building businesses. 

Sofia Svanteson is an internationally experienced serial entrepreneur who serves as a strategic advisor to innovative startups, with particular expertise in health tech, life science, and human-centered design. Drawing from her 23-year journey of building businesses across global markets, including the United States and Japan, she brings deep insights into product & business development, and market expansion strategies.

More than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing of medtech and healthcare IT solutions. Former CEO in several large corporations, including GE and Medtronic, as well as public companies listed on NASDAQ. Entrepreneurial experience in venture capital and seed financing, combined with a role as Program Director for Medtech4Health – an innovation program financed by Vinnova.

Christina Östberg Lloyd, M.D., Women’s Health expert and advocate. Long track record of executive leadership and strategic management in Life Science industries and board engagements. Chairwoman of ViLDA, network for executive female Life Science. ‍Currently running own business as an executive consultant, expert and mentorship.

Senior lecturer at Karolinska Institute, Chairperson of eHealth Doctors, and board member at Health Integrator and FindOut Diagnostics. Nasim brings over 25 years of experience and a broad network of key stakeholders in healthcare and life sciences. In the past five years, she has focused on eHealth, contributing to initiatives at Kry/Livi and Mindler.

Business Angel and investor from Sustainable Energy Angels AB, Development and Strategy Consultant. Board Member of several tech companies.

Founder and Chairman of the board of SurfCleaner, as well as bord member of CorPower Ocean and Cascade Drives.

Lena Höglund is the Chairman of Leksell Gamma Knife Society and former VP of Global Marketing Neuro Solutions at Elekta. Lena has over 35 years of experience in leading sales & marketing positions within international medtech business, primarily at Elekta being part of building a successful global business in the field of neuro-radiosurgery and radiation therapy.

CEO of AxSol (part of Axel Johnson) and Solkompaniet. Former CEO of IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet (Swedish Environmental Research Institute). Before that Partner at EY and senior management positions at Ericsson and Fortum.

Medical doctor and serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on healthtech. Founder and co-founder of several successful companies, including Mindler and Werlabs. Currently active as an advisor and mentor for early-stage startups within the HealthTech vertical, sharing knowledge and experience from building and scaling innovation-driven companies.

Board professional with extensive experience in the Life Science sector. Currently Chairwoman of the Board in three Biotech companies and active in several other board positions. Holds a Doctor’s degree in Molecular Biology from Umeå University/Karolinska Institute. With a long track record in the startup community, Gisela has worked in both investment and coaching roles, supporting early-stage companies on their growth journey.

Leadership evangelist and author of the book Emplayment. Over 25 years of experience in Pharma and Life Science, holding C-level positions at Biovitrum/Sobi and Roche. Currently CEO of Medicator AB and active as a leadership and strategy consultant. Certified board professional through Styrelseakademin. Jesper combines deep leadership expertise with a strong network in the Life Science sector, supporting both established companies and startups on their growth journey.

Serial entrepreneur within ClimateTech with a strong track record of founding and investing in clean energy ventures. Founder of Climeon and board member/co-owner of Landmark Power Holdings. Owner of Silon Capital, a cleantech investment company. Holds an Honorary Ph.D. in Technology as well as an MSc in Computer Science.

Founder of Axiomatics AB with a background in IT-Security research. Advisor to Industrifonden with a focus on B2B software companies. Currently engaged as an advisor, mentor, and investor, supporting early-stage innovation-based companies in their go-to-market journey.