Elina Åkerlind: CEO and co-founder at Nordic Node, capital and business strategist who speaks of innovation, funding, venture capital and scaling strategies.

Krzysztof Radecki: CTO at DAC.digital, a passionate tech enthusiast with a background in business and economics.

Understanding how your technology can address the customers’ needs and generate revenue is essential. 

Technological innovation won’t drive a company forward without a sound business strategy.

Technology should meet technical specifications and support the business strategy and growth, acting as a service to business needs and customer demands.

In most cases, the road to success isn’t straight. Don’t be afraid to pivot from your original idea when the technological shifts or received feedback require it.

To be successful, companies must remain agile in business models and strategies.

As a startup owner, you must prepare for scaling both technologically and financially, ensuring that your architecture and capital strategies support growth without compromising the business's core vision or operational efficiency.

Communicating a clear vision, demonstrating a viable product or service, and aligning with investors who share your company's goals are critical for securing funding and support.

Gain support, knowledge and resources by engaging with ecosystems and partnerships.

Building partnerships and networking is invaluable in a startup journey.