PANEL: 10 Lessons from Top Investors

10 Lessons from Top Investors 🌟

Date: 10 September
Time: 10:30-11:00
Location: Main Stage, Tech Open, Stockholm

What separates the startups that become category leaders from those that never quite break through? 🤔

Join three of the Nordics' leading venture investors as they share the lessons they've learned from backing hundreds of founders, evaluating thousands of pitches, and investing in some of Europe's fastest-growing technology companies.

Discussion Topics:

• The qualities the best founders consistently share
• The biggest fundraising mistakes startups make
• What separates great companies from good ones
• The trends investors are most excited about today
• Lessons from companies that exceeded expectations—and those that didn't
• Advice every founder should hear earlier in their journey

Expect an honest conversation filled with practical insights, real investment stories, and actionable advice from investors who have backed some of Europe's most successful startups.

Who Should Attend?

This panel is ideal for:

• Founders
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Startup teams
• Investors
• Students
• Anyone interested in startups, venture capital, and company building

What You'll Gain:

You'll leave with:

• Practical lessons from leading Nordic investors
• A better understanding of what investors look for in founders
• Insights into today's fundraising landscape
• Actionable advice you can apply to your own startup journey

Moderator:

Maria Lindholm (CEO, Wellstreet)

Speakers:

• Sophia Bendz (Partner, Cherry Ventures)
• Filip Mark (Partner, Creandum)
• Rebecka Löthman Rydå (Investor, Norrsken VC)

This panel is part of Tech Open, the free open-air tech conference taking place during Nordic Tech Week in the heart of Stockholm.