by Christian Rangen | Apr 16, 2026 | Ecosystem, Innovation Cluster, Startups
35 million people. 85+ unicorns. The world’s highest unicorn density outside Silicon Valley. And yet — the New Nordics is still leaving enormous value on the table. Here’s why that’s about to change. What is the New Nordics? The New Nordics...
by Christian Rangen | Apr 1, 2026 | Ecosystem, Education, Strategy Simulation
This year we will pass 2.000 participants in the Fund Manager! Masterclass. Since launch, participants from 50+ countries have mastered new elements of the venture capital fund journey with the Masterclass. But who are they, and who joins the Fund Manager!...
by Christian Rangen | Mar 26, 2026 | Ecosystem, Education, Innovation Cluster
It started in 2012 with five words: “I have someone you should meet.” That introduction led to one of my earliest angel investments — a Norwegian drilling technology company that would eventually IPO, jump from 1 to 60 per share, and remind me that angel...
by Christian Rangen | Dec 30, 2025 | Ecosystem, Stories, Venture Capital
Continued from Part I (years T-2 -1). Read part I here, and Part II here. Through the lens of Aisha Rahman, Founding Partner, Meridian Ventures With insights from: Rizal Tan, Co-Founder & General Partner And: Ahmad Ismail, CFO, PayMalaysia (Portfolio Company) By...
by Pradeep | Dec 30, 2025 | Ecosystem, Strategy Simulation
CASE STUDY | ECOSYSTEM / STRATEGY SIMULATION Scaling up in the rising Egyptian ecosystem What happens if we set up five new (case) companies, led by five strong teams and push them to scale up across the MENA region? Well, in Cairo, it led to a new wave of breakout...
by Christian Rangen | Dec 2, 2025 | Ecosystem, Strategy Simulation
“Mindblowing – but in a good way” “Absolutely stunning” “Possibly the most unique training I have taken part in. The highs and lows of being a start up founder squeezed into two days. “Every founder should have this!” Just wrapped up an incredible two-day...
