“I’m a microbiologist and bioengineer who turned into an entrepreneur. I have always been very passionate about science and innovation, and throughout my career, I have been able to develop different science-based innovations for impact. I started my entrepreneurial journey in nutraceuticals back in 2013/2014 when I joined a Swedish startup, the Synbiotic Lifestyle, to lead the development of an innovative symbiotic supplement for gut health.
“Back then, I was fascinated by the process of going from ideation to the commercialisation of innovation. After leading the product development, I was responsible for the launch and commercialisation. It was an excellent experience to move from the lab to business and get in touch with the emerging microbiome science and microbiome-focused innovations before the boom that we have been experiencing in recent years.
“After that, I joined Lifesum, a Nordic scale-up in digital health and nutrition. I then led personalised nutrition initiatives, helping them improve and tailor their nutritional advice based on the user’s data. Both these experiences were crucial for later developing my venture (Yogut Me) as they provided relevant technical knowledge and a network in the Nordic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“As an entrepreneur, I wanted to take action and drive change by creating impactful innovations that would contribute positively to our food system and society. And at that time, I saw a great challenge and opportunity in the dairy industry, which is still urgently [in need of] a transformation, and the emerging trends supporting the development of novel plant-based innovations and personalised functional foods.
“Today, I focus on creating impact at scale by supporting innovative startups in the health and food space building bridges between the Nordics and the European innovation ecosystems, and connecting startups with international technology development and commercial partners.”