Q Hamirani led HR at Airbnb in the most important growth years from 2018–2023.

Q advises founders, boards, HR managers and recognised global accelerator programs.

Futurum Ventures focuses on supporting Norwegian and Nordic technology companies. The fund has recently raised NOK 500 million to invest in innovative technology entrepreneurs.

Edgeir Aksnes is the co-founder and CEO of Tibber. Since then, Tibber has experienced significant growth and attracted investments from leading international investors.

Hilde Støle Pettersen is a partner in Momentum, who invests in technology companies in early phases within the climate and the environment.

Tor Instanes is CEO of GC Rieber Eiendom, a leading property company and site developer in Bergen.

Lars Kvaalen is CFO in Nofence, a Norwegian hardware/software company which, using virtual fences, makes it more efficient and flexible to have expensive bites on.

Today, Katrine Trovik is a chairman and board member of several large groups. Prior to the board’s career, she was in DNB for ten years, and she also has a long-term background as a business lawyer.

Alexander Woxen is one of the pioneers in the Norwegian start-up system, with over 20 years of experience from start-ups, venture capital and technology management.

CrowdWorks is a digital platform for the start-up ecosystem, where growth companies establish a pitch and profile that talks about the company from an investment prospective.

Line Ulvesæter will open this year’s DNB NXT event, and give us an insight into what we at DNB look at as success factors for success as a start-up and growth company in Norway.

Live Podcast with DNB Yield. Marius heads a podcast from DNB explaining the most important things that affect the global economy and financial markets now.

Maria Hanedalen Bøthun works in general as manager for Treasury Management Coast and International advisory in DNB. Maria will lead us through the day.

Erlend Waaler is the manager for Startuplab Bergen. He is passionate about building new businesses and raising the power of creativity. Erlend will lead us through the day.