In Episode 162 of the AIAW Podcast, we sit down with Minna Sandberg, Founder & CEO of Swenode.ai, for a deep-dive into how Sweden can strengthen its position in applied AI by building meaningful bridges with Silicon Valley. We explore the mission behind Swenode.ai and its role in enabling collaboration between Swedish startups, industry leaders, and the global tech ecosystem. Minna shares reflections on the cultural and structural contrasts between Sweden and the U.S. when it comes to AI innovation, the growing importance of “Physical & Industrial AI,” and what it takes to unlock real-world value from cutting-edge technologies. We also touch on Swenode.ai’s strategic collaboration with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, how to spot high-potential AI startups, and why diversity, ethics, and public trust will define the future of AI adoption. A thoughtful and timely conversation on building not just AI systems, but the ecosystems and values around them.

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