The Nordic innovation scene is moving fast. AI-native startups are emerging at speed, collaboration is increasing, and new companies are forming with fewer constraints than before.

In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine speaks with Adrian McDonald, CEO of Epicenter, about what these signals actually mean when looking into 2026. They explore the growing gap between founders building with AI from day one and enterprises navigating security, skills, and structural friction.

Rather than focusing on isolated success stories, the conversation looks at what it takes to turn individual wins into shared momentum — and whether the Nordics can build systems that scale innovation across companies, industries, and borders.