ABOUT ME
I am a business developer and serial-entrepreneur with a background in Finance & Administration, as well as an MBA in Innovation processes and Technology Management. Since I was 20 years old, I have founded and managed four companies in several industries: sports, technology & business development, travel and finance/investments. These experiences have formed me into a dynamic, result-driven, and creative individual with good experience in censept development, marketing/branding, finance, strategy and analytics.
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Throughout the years, I have experienced managing teams and projects through a variety of roles as a leader. This has resulted in a practical and realistic approach towards problem solving, with a great interest in efficient processes and organic results.
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Whether you are about to launch a new project, need advice on expanding your business, or would like a timely tip on matters big or small – contact me today and find out more about what I can provide for you.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
PARTNER, FIRST TUESDAY BERGEN
First Tuesday Bergen is Western Norway's largest network within innovation and technology. Since 2000, First Tuesday Bergen has organized 10 events annually for our 5,200 members. I am the youngest partner in the company's history.​
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PARTNER & CEO, LINK UTVIKLING AS
Link Utvikling is an innovative software company that develops apps and web soulutions. We are specialized in storytelling, gamification, new-time marketing and map solutions. As a team, we have received several awards - including the Gründerhub Award and an Innovation Prize. We have been granted over 1,5 MNOK in funds for our solutions.
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FOUNDER, BERGEN BOBLEFOTBALL AS
Bergen Boblefotball is a sports company that offers costumers an exciting and new way to work out and have fun at the same time.
I am the solo owner and manager of the company, and I stand for the marketing, promotion, economy and operation of the company. The company is one of the highest rated activity firms in Bergen.
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PARTNER, ITA TRAVEL AS
Ita Travel is a travel agency that offers luxury travel packages to Italy. The company delivers a passion for Italy with a focus on the simple life. We offer trips including vineyard visits, bike rides with Dag Otto Lauritzen, writing and food courses with Mariangela Di Fiore and rental of holiday homes.
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INVESTOR, HANACKC HOLDING AS
The company is an holding company that actively invests in the stock market and in other companies, as well as offering consulting services to a variety of industries. I also offer courses and lectures in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, personal finance/investments, and innovative processes/tools such as Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, LEAN and more.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Online courses:
- CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
- CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
- CS50's Mobile App Development with React Native
MBA: INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
From the University Collage of Western Norway. My master thesis won the Innovation Prize, as well as the prize for best presentation at EXPO 2019. During my master's degree I was district leader for the student organization Start Bergen, that promotes and encourages innovation and entrepreneurship towards students in Western Norway. While writing my master thesis, one of my projects was granted 1,1 MNOK from the Norwegian Research Council and Innovation Norway.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATION
From the University Collage of Western Norway. During my bachelor's degree I had a variety of roles in different student organizations: Leader for Start OPP!, Representant for economic students in the Studentparlament and for NSO (Norges Student Organisasjon – national level), Marketing manager in Springbrettet, Financial advisor in Motus, Event manager for LØA (The line association for finance and administration) to say some.
EXCHANGE
EXCHANGE TO UC BERKELEY
Studied social entrepreneurship and finances as a part of my Bachelor's Degree.
EXCHANGE TO RICE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Entrepreneurial program at Rice Univercity in Houston, Texas as a part of my Master's Degree. Had a internship in the high-tech company GoCo.io.