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Startuplab | Empowering Tech Founders To Go Further

Startuplab | Empowering Tech Founders To Go Further

Startuplab is Norway’s leading incubator, accelerator, and investor for early-stage tech startups. With locations in Oslo and Bergen, we support founders with funding, mentorship, workspaces, and a strong network of partners to help them scale globally.

12 members

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startuplab.no

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Nissik (Nils) Juell

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Entrepreneurial technology optimist with a proven track record from product and business development in senior roles. Over the last 30 years I have worked in Nordic market leaders within Telecom, Media, Music and Venture Capital - overseeing technical product development within music, media, entertainment and the Norwegian Startup Ecosystem. These include Startuplab, TIDAL, WiMP, Schibsted, Telenor and Icon Medialab. As I moved from development through project management and into executive roles I played an active part in the development and delivery of products in emerging categories. Starting from a technological background, I have along the way proved to be equally at home in matters of people and processes as well as product and business development. This has been useful when securing complex partnerships deals with large international companies and when building new teams - or completing challenging company restructuring processes. All of which have been parts of my responsibilities at various stages. As one of the founders of TIDAL and WiMP from the very beginning in 2008, one of my proud moments were when witnessing the re-launch of TIDAL globally after the acquisition by Jay-Z´s Roc Nation. From the inception of WiMP I have been deeply involved in every aspect of the development of the product as well as managing key partnerships with companies such as Telenor, Canal Digital and T-Mobile. As COO and part of the Management Team in TIDAL / WiMP / Aspiro for 9 years, strategic decisions and managing day to day operations were the key to going from an idea to a product launched in 45 countries, successfully competing with Spotify and Apple. After leaving TIDAL in 2016, the last 9 years have been spent working as a COO at Startuplab - buliding the Startup Ecosystem in Norway. Mentoring startups, working with on investment team and running the StartupLab Accelerator and our Incubator. In my private life I enjoy spending time with my family and do a lot of running, skiing, wingfoiling and hunting.

Joachim Jacobsen

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Innovative, international, and experienced relationship builder thriving in the intersection between technology and business. I strive for efficient cooperation among the engineering and business teams within and outside the company and enjoy establishing strong professional partnerships. I am a positive, curious and enthusiastic colleague and love buzzing and active days both on and off work.

Petter Lee-Johannessen

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Petter Lee-Johannessen has experience from different leadership roles in large corporates to startups, including his own. He has an entrepreneurial and digital mindset, proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to the market and driving growth in various organizations. With a strong background in strategy, partnerships and innvovation, Petter possesses the leadership skills required to tackle complex challenges and drive results in a fast changing environments. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to staying on the cutting edge of technology and new business models. He also has a strong passion for building winning teams, and has an impressive business network. Petter is a dedicated professional who is always looking for win-win opportunities and getting things done!

Morten Jacobsen

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Technology executive with international experience in growing and leading product and technology teams across Norway, Sweden, UK and Poland. Top management and board positions in Sbanken ASA, Mentor Media, Schibsted News Media, Schibsted Product & Technology and VG. Currently EVP CTO in Sbanken ASA, who has been placed number one for the 12th consecutive year on EPSIs annual customer satisfaction survey. Recently as CPO/CTO for Schibsted News Media, where I have been central in Schibsted’s transformation and growth of global technology organisations across Europe.

Espen Egil Hansen

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Fmr. Editor in Chief and CEO of Aftenposten Fmr. Editor in Chief and Digital Editor of VG Nett. Vice-chairman of JFM, Denmark's second-largest private media company. Chair of Fynske Medier Chair of Labrador CMS (Publishlab AS) Chair of Factiverse AS Board member of Equality Check. Board member at Oslo Literaturhus Member of the program comity of the Norwegian democracy festival Arendalsuka. Founder of Fyrr - independent advisor assisting media companies in business and editorial strategies. I am analytic, creative, strategic, and good at rallying people around a common goal. I live and work in the digital intersection between journalism, innovation, strategy, technology, management, communication, and business. I am purpose-driven and lead by building great teams. Key experience: * Photographer at Expressen (Sweden) and VG (Norway) * Former Director of New Media Concepts in the Nordic leading media group Schibsted. * Former Editor in Chief and CEO of Norway's largest newspaper Aftenposten. * 13 years as editor and editor-in-chief in VG's digital operations. * Second Vice President of the International Board of Directors of International News Media Association, INMA * President of the Board of Shifter.no *Board member at Equality Check * Former board member of the Association of Norwegian Editors and former President of the Board of E24.no

Henrik Hatlebrekke

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👇 x.com/Hatlebrekke

Patrick Skjennum

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Full stack software engineer and entrepreneur, specialized in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and a with a strong background in language agnostic NLP.

Carl-Nicolai Wessmann

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Fifteen years of experience as Founder, product-focused CEO and Digital Manager in Banking, Fintech, Media, Online Marketplaces, and Investment Banking. My motivation and competitive drive is to work with good people and companies that want to build great businesses together that can have a positive impact. I am a relentless curious person by nature. I thrive when I'm in a role where I lead, build and set direction together with great teams. Ten years in fintech. I was Founder and CEO of the savings and investment app Spiff, where I led the company from idea to regulated investment company with EUR 35 million in in-app user savings from 15k active users. Spiff was the #1 best-rated banking and investment app in Norway. Experienced in digital transformation and international business and education across Nordics, United States, France, Spain, Russia, and the Baltics. I hold a PLD (exec-MBA) from Harvard Business School and an MSc in Business from BI Norwegian Business School

Eivind Hjertholm Fiskerud

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AI | Newsroom Innovation | Strategy

Henock Sintaye Abeba

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With over five years of experience in the startup ecosystem, I am passionate about supporting and empowering entrepreneurs and innovators. As the Incubator Manager at Startuplab, I lead the screening of startup applications for the incubator. We screen more than 600 startups annually! I am driven by endless curiosity and the mission of fostering a vibrant and fast pasted tech startup community, where companies can grow faster, reach futher, and with a greater impact. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute.