08 Feb Critical weekend read: Not to be missed in Nordic/Baltic Tech

Hello Everyone,

Wow, what a start to 2019. So much excitement and action. Diving straight in…

OUR NEW HOME IN STOCKHOLM: EMBASSY HOUSE 
We’re incredibly excited to be strengthening our activities in Stockholm and Sweden generally. And what better way to bring that to life than to announce our new Stockholm home: Embassy House –  Stockholm’s premier multi-site, startup co-working space, members’ club and ambassadors of tech:

Says James Schureck, Chief Development Officer, Embassy House:

EMBASSY HOUSE – ALSO STOCKHOLM’S GATEWAY TO CHINA THROUGH OUR NORDIC/CHINA COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIP WITH TECH SHANGHAI ADVOCATES/CENTI GROUP
In addition to being our Stockholm home, we’re excited to announce that Embassy House will also be the Stockholm/Sweden home of our Nordic/China Partnership with Tech Shanghai Advocates/China-Europe Networks of technology and Innovation (CENTI Group)

Potter Clarkson
Potter Clarkson is delighted to join Tech Nordic Advocates and support TNA’s mission to accelerate the growth of the tech/start up scene in the Nordics. Founded in 1889, Potter Clarkson is an award-winning, top-tier firm of European patent and trademark attorneys and IP lawyers, and one of the largest full-service intellectual property (IP) practices in Europe. In recent years, we have expanded significantly in Scandinavia: In 2018, we opened our first office in Copenhagen, and last week, we celebrated our move to larger premises in Stockholm. Potter Clarkson has worked with companies in the Nordic region for three decades. Our new offices are ideally located to enhance the wide range of IP services we offer in the region. Becoming a partner of Tech Nordic Advocates is a natural step for us following TNA’s significant expansion in the region. The tech industry is rapidly growing in the Nordics and in this competitive and fast-paced environment, there is a compelling need for innovators to be on the front foot when it comes to protecting IP. Potter Clarkson’s goal is to work closely and strategically with Nordic/Baltic startups, scaleups and other tech sector clients, to ensure you gain the most commercial benefit from investment in IP. Got a question? Get in touch. Always happy to chat!

Zenia.ai
“They say you’re only as strong as your network – and this is definitely true as a co-founder of a growing startup, and the reason TNA is so important for our growth. Zenia.ai is a Stockholm based, social media marketing tool with particular features that help ecommerce sellers in Europe and Asia to market their products across Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.  I first met the TNA team over 3 years ago in Stockholm, and was impressed by their event and the quality of the members. As Zenia began a new investment round, I reached out to Jeanette Carlsson for some intros into the UK investor scene. Jeanette not only obliged, but after seeing my background and network in Sweden, invited me to join the TNA Advisory Board, in order to help more startups, and established Swedish companies, to expand their network and find opportunities within the Nordics and beyond. To find out more about Zenia.ai and our story, download our guide here or get in touch, says Barry O’Brien, Co-founder, Zenia.ai”

WANT TO JOIN THEM AND MANY OTHERS? 
A tech sector startup, scaleup, investor, SME, corporate or public sector organisation with Nordic/Baltic expansion plans? Want to join Potter Clarkson, Zenia.ai and many other businesses joining our unique platform for growth in the Nordics/Baltics? Check out ‘How can I get involved?’ on the website and Get in touch !

NEXT MUST ATTEND EVENTS
Interested in #Nordic #Fintech, #Blockchain, #Cybersecurity, #Regtech or any other topic related to #Stockholm or #Nordic #Fintech?, DO NOT MISS:

NEXT WEEK’S Stockholm Fintech week – 11-15 February 2019, Stockholm

Get your ticket here:

And come meet us on Friday 15th, @CONVENDUM, Regeringsgatan 30, Stockholm

Continuing the #fintech #disruption #blockchain theme, and moving to Copenhagen, you don’t want to miss the:

Fintech Disruption Summit – 28 February 2019, Copenhagen
Want to learn more about and explore new opportunities with blockchain technology in finance?
You don’t want to miss the Fintech Disruption Summit, 28 February 2019 in Copenhagen!
See the great programme via the link and come meet and talk to us. Our Founder is moderating several panels:

Want to know what’s going on in Blockchain and #fintech in China? Don’t miss CENTI GROUP Founder and CEO, John Zai, who will talk about “Key blockchain trends in Finance and Fintech in China”  11.00-11.30 on the Main Stage – see programme via link

Not got your ticket yet? Get in touch to get your exclusive 10% discount for Advocates.

Smart to Future Cities – 10-11 April 2019,  London
Interested in urban innovation and smart city developments with focus on delivering smarter, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions? We’re delighted to partner with the Smart to Future Cities Summit, 10-11 April 2019 in London again this year under our #SmarterCitiesNOW: Sustainable Urban Development Collaboration Forum and working group, to feature Nordic/Baltic smart city leadership at this international event. Our Founder is chairing DAY 1 of the Summit. Come join us and show the world what we in the Nordics/Baltics mean by smart city.
Get in touch for your exclusive Advocate discount code.

HOLD THE DATE:  “THE BEST OF NORDIC/BALTIC (FIN)TECH  SUMMIT, 11 JUNE,  LONDON TECH WEEK

We’re incredibly excited to announce that Barclays ‘ Rise London (Fin)Tech Hub in London will once again host us for a follow-on of our London Tech Week 2018 Nordic/Baltic (Fin)Tech Showcase “The Best of Nordic/baltic (fin)Tech Summit Tuesday 11 June in London. A Nordic/Baltic tech startup/scaleup with a #fintech #blockchain #cybersecurity #data analytics #regtech / related solution ready for international expansion and looking for funding? Pre-register here to express your interest in pitching to global investors / growth partners at the Summit. Anyone else: event registrations will open shortly. Pre-register here, to express an interest in attending and we will contact you shortly to secure your place. See info pack here for more info, incl. unique sponsorship opportunities or Get in touch 

STOP PRESS: BALTIC ADDITION TO TECH NORDIC ADVOCATES’ ADVISORY BOARD
We’re excited to announce that Cristobal Alonso, Global CEO of Startup Wise Guys – one of Europe’s most experienced B2B startup accelerators and most active early stage investors in the Nordics have joined our Advisory Board, and with that securing strong  Baltic leadership representation of TNA and input into our future growth and direction. A very warm welcome to you Cristobal – delighted to have you on board.  Stay tuned for remaining appointments.!

DID YOU KNOW: MORE AND MORE NORDIC/BALTIC TECH/STARTUP ECOSYSTEM LEADERS ARE JOINING US. THIS WEEK ALONE, 3 NEW ADVOCATES HAVE JOINED US. PLEASE MEET: 

• Annica Thorberg, CEO, Marketinghouse, Sweden
• Thomas Schmitt, CTO, Swedish Mobile Transfer, Sweden
• Tommy Andorff, Head of Innovation, Regulatory Services and Financial Information, SIX Group

Please welcome Annica, Thomas and Tommy!
Want to collaborate with Annica, Thomas, Tommy and gain access to NORTHERN EUROPE’S LARGEST AND ONLY PAN-NORDIC/BALTIC TECH STARTUP ECOSYSTEM NETWORK? Check out How do I become a Tech Nordic Advocate’? on the website and apply to join takes 3 mins).

To a high octane, action-oriented and growth focused 2019 Nordic/Baltic tech spring

Best regards

Tech Nordic Advocates