10 SEPTEMBER 2026 · COMMUNITY · CITY
PANEL: The Next Unicorns of the Nordics.
About this event.
The Next Unicorns of the Nordics 10 September | 11:00-11:30 Main Stage, Tech Open, Stockholm What does it take to build the next billion-dollar company? Join two of the Nordics' fastest-growing founders as they share the realities of building companies with global ambitions. From finding product-market fit and raising capital to scaling teams and navigating rapid growth, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to build the next generation of Nordic success stories. Both founders are building companies that have quickly become some of the region's most exciting startups, serving thousands of customers and attracting significant investor backing. Hear the lessons they've learned, the mistakes they've made, and what they believe separates companies that scale globally from those that don't. What we'll discuss Together, we'll explore: The journey from idea to high-growth startup Finding and scaling product-market fit Building products customers genuinely love Hiring and scaling a world-class team Fundraising and working with investors The biggest lessons they've learned while building category-defining companies Expect an honest conversation filled with practical insights, real founder stories, and lessons for anyone building the next generation of Nordic technology companies. Who should attend? This panel is ideal for: Founders Aspiring entrepreneurs Startup teams Investors Students Anyone interested in building high-growth technology companies What you'll gain You'll leave with: Practical lessons from two of the Nordics' fastest-growing founders Insights into what it takes to build a venture-scale company A better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid growth Actionable advice you can apply to your own startup journey Moderator Lilly Garrett (Co-founder, Nordic Founders) Speakers Hedda Olsson (Co-founder, Lassie) Ruben Bryon (Co-founder, Verda) This panel is part of Tech Open, the free open-air tech conference taking place during Nordic Tech Week in the heart of Stockholm.