Meet the Minds
Welcome to the Nordic Secret Sauce of Building Future
The world looks up to the Nordics as an inspiration. We lead the world on innovation. Why? Because we are problem solvers. We are builders. We are as tough as the weather we live in. We share ideas openly and offer support. We believe in individual responsibility. We strive for the greater good. And we have created an economic system that encourages risk-taking without the fear of losing. Together, this results in unparalleled innovation. It's time to take the Nordics to the world.
Naimul Abd
Founder, Nutty Ventures AB
Naimul is a serial ecosystem builder. He heads several global and regional ecosystems including Connect Öst, SweBAN, Startup Grind Stockholm / Nordics, Founder Institute Nordics, and Founders Live Nordics and Brim - Brands for Impact. He coaches 1000+ CEOs, founders, and leadership teams and manages 100+ events, summits, and meetups - annually. He has managed several EU-funded acceleration programs and coached at top accelerators including Techstars and DEEP Ecosystems. Also a marketer, he has consulted more than 20 global brands including Nestlé, Coca Cola, Tetra Pak, Honda and been a marketing director, strategy head, creative director, research director, and a regional head. Naimul holds a Masters in Marketing and a Masters in Entrepreneurship from Sweden.
Mehkar Sheikh
Co-Founder, Nutty Ventures AB
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Mehkar is a startup ecosystem builder heading Sweden's largest competition for startups founded by McKinsey, Venture Cup. She is passionate about supporting early stage founders, empowering women and youth, and giving peace a chance in a world ridden with conflict and wars. She holds a Masters in Peace & Development Work and another Masters in Communication Studies. She is also Cambridge University CELTA Certified.
Advisors
Nutty Ventures is honored to have leading Nordic and Global ecosystem leaders as thought leaders and advisors in our journey to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact globally.
