Women in STEM: Co-founder Matchmaking
aParently Launch Party

Techstars Startup Digest Copenhagen

A newsletter covering startup events in Copenhagen and Malmö

There ought to be more matchmaking events. Startups are a team sport and finding people who know what you don't know can be hard. Teaching people how to do something is fine, but sometimes you just need someone who already knows how to do it - think dentistry, accounting, law, coding or sales. We need more matchmaking events - and thank you to Women in STEM for holding a co-founder matchmaking event this Thursday.


Go do great things!

Nick Hawtin


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Events

Kunstig Intelligens i Medierne 2024 - Tuesday, 19 November at 1400

At Pressen, Politikens Hus, Vester Voldgade 33, 1550 Copenhagen


Dyk ned i konkrete erfaringer fra førende danske medier om AI's potentiale og fremtid i branchen.


Boardroom Insights: The Role of Digitalization & Technology - Tuesday, 19 November at 1700

At EY, Dirch Passers Allé 36, 2000 Frederiksberg


Would you like to know how the drive for data, technology, and digital solutions is reshaping classical board roles?


Board Talent invites young professionals under 40 to an educational event designed to prepare you for your first board position. This session will explore how the increasing demand for data, technology, and digital solutions is reshaping traditional board roles and influencing boardroom dynamics. We will examine how digitalization and new technologies are altering board discussions and the demands these trends place on board members.


Additionally, the event will provide insights on how to start building the foundation for a future board career early on. You'll receive valuable tips on where to begin and learn about key challenges you might face without over 20 years of professional experience.

There will be ample opportunities to network, learn from experts, and ask questions throughout the event.


aParently Launch Party - Wednesday, 20 November at 1700

At Fæstningens Materialgaard, Bryghusgade, 1220 Copenhagen


Join us to celebrate the launch of our new platonic co-parenting matchmaking platform!


We’ll gather with dear friends and partners to mark this milestone and share our vision for the future with you.Let's connect, celebrate, have a drink, and prepare for the future.


Compliance Reality Check: Scaling for Success with Automation at the Core - Thursday, 21 November at 1600

At Copenhagen FinTech Lab, Applebys Plads 7, 1411 Copenhagen


Join us for an insightful evening focused on "Client Onboarding and Continuous Compliance," hosted by spektr and ACFCS Nordic Chapter. Organized in collaboration with Louie Vargas, Lead Compliance Officer at Nordea and founder of the ACFCS Nordic Chapter, aims to bring together senior industry professionals and compliance practitioners to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in the client onboarding process and ongoing compliance management.


The event is sponsored by Moodys and Copenhagen Fintech.


Preliminary Agenda

1530 Doors open - Registration & Networking

1600 Welcome: Louie Vargas (ACFCS Nordic Chapter)

1610 Keynote Speaker: Onboarding Unfiltered: Real Talk on Compliance Challenges

Join Mikkel Skarnager, CEO and co-founder of spektr, as he shares his first-hand experience with the challenges onboarding faces in the financial industry. In this session, Mikkel will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the real struggles and untapped opportunities, explaining why the right approach is more crucial than ever in a landscape of increasing compliance demands.

1635 Additional Presentation on Perpetual KYC - Speaker: tba

1700 Panel Discussion: AI and Compliance – Transforming the Client Onboarding Journey

A dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will explore the role of AI in enhancing compliance measures and streamlining onboarding processes.

  • Moderator: Judit Toth, Process Manager at Nordea

Panelists

  • Confirmed Panelists: Jeremy Joly (CPO; Co-founder at spektr), Hera U. Smith (Director and Practice Lead for FinCrime Compliance at Moody’s/co-chair ACFCS Nordic Chapter), Marcus Mølleskov (Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Januar), and Thomas Krogh Jensen (CEO at Copenhagen Fintech)

1740 Evening Snacks, Drinks & Networking

1930 Have a great evening, and thank you for joining us!


Women in STEM: Co-founder Matchmaking - Thursday, 21 November at 1630

At Matrikel1 - Mesh Community, Højbro Plads 10, 1200 Copenhagen.


If you’re thinking, “Being a co-founder in a startup sounds exciting, but I don’t have the right idea!” or “I’ve got a great idea, but I can’t do it alone!”—then this is the place for you, where the matchmaking magic happens.


Join us for an evening at Matrikel 1, where you can connect with brilliant women in STEM, share ideas, and maybe even meet the future co-founder you’ve been looking for to launch something amazing.


We’ll start with a panel discussion and then dive into networking and co-founder matchmaking sessions.


Whether you're actively looking or just testing the waters, come hang out, get some new ideas, and build connections with fellow women in STEM.


Case Competition Global Final - Scandic Falkoner - Friday, 22 November at 1530

At Scandic Falkoner, Falkoner Alle 9, 2000 Frederiksberg


CBS Case Competition is proud to present the GLOBAL Final [November]! GLOBAL is the biggest case competition in the world - and you now have the chance to be part of it!


Join us in Copenhagen as CBS Case Competition presents this year's GLOBAL Final in collaboration with Berlingske Media, a leading force in the Danish media industry with a rich history of journalism and innovation! CBS Case Competition will invite the three best teams from around the world to present their solutions at Scandic Falkoner, and you are invited to come see it unfold.


Bring a friend, join in on the fun, and come get a goodie bag, dinner, drinks, and beer! After the finals, a mingling event with free food will take place. Everyone is invited to the afterparty at Chateau Motel, where a party bus (with free beers on board) will escort us to!!


Note: The first 100 to arrive have a possibility to secure a spot on the party bus!


Reality of being a Freelance Senior UX Designer - Tuesday, 26 November at 0900

At ZOKU, Amagerfælledvej 108, 2300 Copenhagen.


Meet Signe Bloomstine and hear about her reality as a Freelance Senior UX Designer.


Signe is a Freelance Senior User Experience Designer with over 10 years of experience, working at the intersection of UX, research, strategy, IT, and business. Her diverse background spans agencies, large corporations, and freelance work, where she strives to create meaningful, easy-to-use experiences across both digital and physical spaces. Drawing from her freelance experience—both remote and in-office—she shares insights on the mindset needed for freelancing, practical calculations for managing workload, and valuable tips for getting started in the field.


Digital Health Meetup - Tuesday, 26 November at 1700

At BLOX, Bryghusgade 10, 1473 Copenhagen


Time to get the digital health community together before the end of the year.


Untangling Hype and Reality in AI - Wednesday, 27 November at 1700

At The Station, Howitzvej 30, 2000 Frederiksberg


You probably use it every day. Generative AI like ChatGPT has taken the world by storm in the last two years, but is it cheating if you use it in your exams? Or do you learn better if you use ChatGPT?


The technology is here to stay, and one thing is clear. Teachers and educational institutions will have to understand how it will impact learning in the future. We have gathered perspectives from entrepreneurs, education and AI experts, and a young, ethical perspective in this panel debate to discuss how AI will impact learning in the future, and how it can be incorporated into education today.


Learn about how educators think about using AI in learning, the risks and opportunities, and what should we keep in mind while imagining the future!


Agenda:

1700 Welcome and introductions

1715 Presentation by Alice.tech - What is AI, and how can it be used in learning?

1730 Panel debate: Is AI cheating, or is it the future of learning?

  • Sine Zambach, Expert in AI in Education and Assistant Professor at CBS
  • Natali Eiriksson, Chairperson of the Data Ethics Youth Council at Dansk IT
  • Kim Rants, CEO and Co-founder of Alice.tech, an AI educational technology startup


Introducing SCM to a Young, Agile Start-up - Wednesday, 27 November at 1730

At FooCafé, Slagthuset, Carlsgatan 12a, 21120 Malmö, Sweden


Most DevOps/Agile people have never heard about Software Configuration Management (SCM). Those who have consider SCM to be either a bureaucratic obstacle or a superfluous task. After all isn't DevOps/Agile a complete development method and it doesn't (explicitly) mention SCM. That couldn't be more mistaken. All projects need to apply SCM concepts and principles to avoid that a certain amount of chaos reigns. Outside the software world it is common practice to use configuration management. For many aspects software projects are no different from non-software projects.


In this Meetup, I would like to take things to the extreme and put forward my view on what, when and how to introduce SCM in a young, agile start-up. Just about the most informal, light-weight and fast-paced setup one could imagine. In the Q&A part,

I would like to discuss to what degree my ideas align with the experience of real-life DevOps practitioners.


Even if your company is not a young, agile start-up maybe your needs (the what) and your priorities (the when) could/should be the same, though the implementation (the how) will probably differ.


Speaker: Lars Bendix


The Malmö Startup Conference 2024 - Wednesday, 27 November at 1800

At Mindpark, Hyllie Boulevard 35, 215 37 Malmö, Sweden.


The Malmö Startup Conference 2024 is an evening event that will gather hundreds of Malmö Startup Founders, VCs, and Angel Investors.


Meet Minc - Thursday, 28 November at 0845

At Minc, Anckargripsgatan 3, 21119 Malmö, Sweden


We are opening our doors for anyone interested in the startup ecosystem.

- Connect with fellow entrepreneurs.

- Hear their inspiring stories.

- Meet the Minc Team.

- Enjoy a tasty breakfast.


CPH Townhall - November! - Thursday, 28 November at 1700

At VEO, Rovsingsgade 68, 2100 Copenhagen


It's time for another edition of CPH Townhall! Join us as we bring together founders, investors and company builders from across the community for a glass of something good. We're putting together a short but sweet program to share learnings, stories and inspiration from across the ecosystem. With plenty of time for catching up with old friends and new.


Thanks to our sponsor Veo for hosting us in their awesome sports hall and to all our full year sponsors Monta, Agreena, Onomondo and Danskebank Growth. Townhall would not be possible without you!


The Copenhagen AI Conference 2024 - Thursday, 28 November at 1800

At Talent Garden Copenhagen, Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 41, 1434 Copenhagen.


Agenda

1800 Registration & Networking

1825 Introduction

1830 Panel Discussion - “AI Across Industries: Trends & Opportunities”

  • Hanna Svae, Head of AI
  • Nicholai Stålung, Vice President of AI Solutions at Trifork
  • Filip Rensch-Jacobsen, VP of Artificial Intelligence & Terma Accelerator at TERMA Group
  • Iannis Drakos, Chief AI Officer (CAIO) - Board Member at GENerX Life; Former Head of Data Science, Director at Lundbeck; Former Head of Data Science & AI at Region Sjælland

1915 Panel Discussion - “AI in Business: Best Practices & Advice”

  • Frank Østergaard, Director, Executive Customer Success IBM Technology EMEA - Data and AI, Automation, Security at IBM
  • Maria Eisner Pelch, Product Director, AI & Robotics at NTT DATA Business Solutions
  • Maja Bro Gregersen, Head of Data and AI at Aller Media Denmark
  • Jim Wang, Head Of Business Management, Engage AI at Jabra
  • Mie Hvas, Head of Applied Knowledge & AI at Sund & Bælt

2000 Onwards: Networking


Entrepreneurship Breakfast - Friday, 29 November at 0900

At Entreprenörskapsstiftelsen Drivhuset i Malmö, Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden


Are you a student with entrepreneurial dreams? Join our mingling breakfast in November!


It's your chance to dive right into the startup ecosystem and connect with fellow student entrepreneurs. Our student entrepreneur Annika will talk give you insights into her experiences as a sustainable entrepreneur in Malmö. Next to her studies she established Alage Atelier (www.algaeatelier.com), in which she is exploring Algae as a new sustainable resource. Learn what were her biggest challenges and successes while getting inspired for your own journey!


There will be enough time to ask questions, to mingle and of course to enjoy great coffee and breakfast! Don't miss this event to get to know other (aspiring) entrepreneurs or connect with our coaches at Drivhuset. The event is, of course, free!


impact NIGHT - DIVERSITY - Friday, 29 November at 1630

At Nordatlantens Brygge, Strandgade 91, 1401 Copenhagen.


Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening where we explore and celebrate diversity in the entrepreneurial world. Expect powerful insights and an atmosphere filled with innovation and connection.


1630 Doors open

1700 Welcome by CEO of Venture Cup, Morten Ugelvig Andersen - Clebrating 3 years of come together

1710 Grab a drink and have a quick break

1730 Panel discussion on diversity challenges and solutions in the danish startup ecosystem with Marie Birna Olafsdottir, Angela Namere, Rebecca Jensen, Jonas Grau Thomsen, and Sissel Hansen. The panel will be moderated by Sara Guerra.

1810 Keynote by Ingrid Haug, Innovation Consultant at DTU Skylab, on how inclusion can drive innovation and lead to entrepreneurial opportunities and success.

1825 Dinner is served

1925 Marketplace and networking

2100 Doors close, thank you for coming


This edition is extra special as we celebrate 3 years of "Come Together"—

a milestone of collaboration, inclusion, and impact.


Founders Live Skåne - Tuesday, 2 December at 1700

At Slagthuset, Carlsgatan 12A, 211 20 Malmö, Sweden


The premier happy hour pitch event arrives in Skåne!


Join us for an incredible evening… Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

  • 5 founders
  • 99-second pitches
  • 4 minutes of audience Q&A
  • Your vores decide the winner!


So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Skåne. Starring Neal Greenspan as the city leader!


Marketing Sessions Denmark / 4 December 2024 - Wednesday, 4 December at 1730

At Onomondo, H. C. Hansens Gade 4, 2300 Copenhagen.


Number one! We’re excited to kick off the first-ever marketing sessions in Denmark! We're welcomed at Onomondo in Copenhagen for an evening of connection, insight, and real conversation.


What makes this different?This isn’t just another marketing event—it’s a community where leaders come together to share genuine, unfiltered experiences. In this session, we’re diving into budgeting lessons from 2024 and roadmap planning for 2025. We’ll exchange ideas on smart cost-cutting, moving to a sustainable CAC, prioritizing channels, and staying agile for the year ahead. It’s practical, actionable, and focused on what really matters.


What to expect: Come ready for fresh perspectives, high-energy conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere, with drinks and bites on us.


Why Marketing Sessions?We’re building a network that values openness and authenticity. Here, you’ll connect with leaders who are as open to sharing challenges as they are to celebrating wins. It’s all about supporting one another, learning, and building connections that make a lasting impact.



Health Tech Showcase & Friday Bar at HTHC - Friday, 6 December at 1530

At Talent Garden Copenhagen, Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 41, 1434 Copenhagen


Health Tech Hub Copenhagen (HTHC) is a community of health tech startups determined to solve global health issues with digital solutions. The member companies are provided with continuous acceleration support with a strong focus on home-market adoption and international scale-up, unique know-how and advice around health tech, access to a network of top international partners and investors, and access to the hub’s coworking space.


At our monthly Friday Bars, we invite members of the HTHC to pitch to the health tech community and show what they are working on. We then ask the audience to ask questions and provide constructive feedback that can bring these health tech companies to the next level.


We invite the health tech community to join us at this event at the HTHC headquarters, to meet cool digital health companies, learn about new professional opportunities, and network over drinks and healthy snacks.


Utveckla dina kreativa processer med generativ AI - Wednesday, 11 December at 0830

At Media Evolution City Malmö AB, Stora Varvsgatan 6a, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden.


Välkommen till en kurs i att integrera generativ AI i ditt idé- och strategiarbete! Under kursens gång kommer du att lära dig praktiska metoder för att använda AI för att generera och förbättra idéer.


Genom en kombination av hands-on övningar och teoretisk undervisning kommer du att få de verktyg och insikter som behövs för att använda AI som en oumbärlig partner i ditt kreativa utvecklingsarbete. Ta chansen att utveckla både dig själv och din verksamhet med den senaste teknologin inom AI.


From Messy Forests to Manageable Data Landscapes: Data Platforms to the Rescue - Wednesday, 11 December at 1730

At FooCafé, Slagthuset, Carlsgatan 12a, 21120 Malmö, Sweden


Large amounts of data from different sources can easily become a messy forest if we don’t manage it in a good way. Let’s take a walk through this forest of data and look at how we can have a forest that is not so messy. And what is this thing “data products” that everybody talks about? Should we need a machete to find the data we need or is there a better way?


About Data Alliance: We believe that all views are equally important in our world, regardless if you’re a data engineer working your way through an obscure data model, a software engineer helping your fellow colleague understand the data generated from your application, or a product owner viewing product metrics. We therefore want to gather everyone into the Data Alliance to share their past and current struggles and/or solutions, no matter if they were successful or not. These experiences will spark illuminating discussions for everyone involved, especially the presenter.


Speaker: Jakob Carlsson


Meet Minc - Thursday, 12 December at 0845

At Minc, Anckargripsgatan 3, 21119 Malmö, Sweden


We are opening our doors for anyone interested in the startup ecosystem.

- Connect with fellow entrepreneurs.

- Hear their inspiring stories.

- Meet the Minc Team.

- Enjoy a tasty breakfast.


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