In this episode of GAIN Meets, we sit down with Bodil Sidén, General Partner at Kost Capital, whose career trajectory reflects a unique blend of high-stakes politics, hyper-growth tech, and venture capital. Bodil brings a sharp, mission-driven, and highly strategic perspective to the future of the European food system and the power of "storydoing."

Bodil shares her journey from the corridors of power in the Swedish Government—serving as a Press Secretary for key ministers like Ulf Kristersson and Tobias Billström—to the front lines of the tech revolution. Her pivotal years leading communications for Uber in the Nordics and her time as a Partner at blq invest shaped her reputation as a builder who isn't afraid of the "Valley of Death." Today, based in Copenhagen, she is championing the "nutrition transition," backing visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining how we eat.

We talk about:

• 🥗 The Nutrition Transition: Why Kost Capital is betting on tech and resilience to bring "better food to more people."
• 🏛️ From Politics to Pixels: How a background in political strategy and regulatory affairs prepared her for the fast-paced world of tech and VC.
• 🤝 Beckna Tech: The story behind her initiative to bridge the gap between tech companies and youth in marginalized areas to break the cycle of criminal networks.
• 🎨 The Creative Edge: Why a love for the arts and writing an (unpublished) novel provides a necessary balance to the world of term sheets and cap tables.

A high-energy, insightful conversation with a powerhouse leader who is blending commercial advocacy with social impact to shape the next generation of European industry.

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