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29 September 2026 18:10
Silver for Founder of the Year, Large Size Companies: Peter Hellgren & Henrik Sandell, Founders of Consid, Recognized for Supporting European Public and Private Organisations in Digital Transformation

Peter Hellgren & Henrik Sandell, founders of Consid, received the Growth Rings in Silver in the category Founder of the Year Large Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
Silver for Founder of the Year, Large Size Companies: Niklas Hedin, Founder of Centiro Group Awarded as a Global Tech Leader for his Vision to Build the Best Company for Customers and Colleagues
29 September 2026 18:06
Niklas Hedin, founder of Centiro Group, received the Growth Rings in Silver in the category Founder of the Year Large Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
Koenigsegg Automotive’s Founder, Christian von Koenigsegg, wins Gold for Founder of the Year Large Size Category, Celebrated for his Vision and Perseverance in Creating one of the World’s most Iconic Hypercar Brands
29 September 2026 17:58
Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Koenigsegg Automotive, was awarded the Growth Rings in Gold for the global award Founder of the Year, category Large Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
For Enabling more Efficient and Sustainable Movement of Used Buses in Europe, Malika Haidari & Matin Amini, Founders of Truxco, was Awarded Gold as Founder of the Year in the Category Large Size Companies
29 September 2026 17:49
Malika Haidari & Matin Amini, founders of Truxco, received the Growth Rings in Gold in the Founder of the Year category Large Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
Silver for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: VANBRUUN’s founder Victor Halvarsson, Awarded for Creating Fine Jewellery that Combines Scandinavian Design, High-quality Craftsmanship and Responsibly Sourced Diamonds
29 September 2026 17:14
Victor Halvarsson, founder of VANBRUUN, received the Growth Rings in Silver for the global award Founder of the Year, category Medium Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
Silver for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: Mikael Bergström & Christoffer Granback, founders of SmartShake, Awarded for their Hydration and Fitness Accessories
29 September 2026 17:06
Mikael Bergström & Christoffer Granback, founders of SmartShake, received the Growth Rings in Silver for the global award Founder of the Year, category Medium Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.
Silver Award for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: Founders of Najell, Freja and Niklas Najafi Kristensen, Honored for their Ambition to Reshape the Narrative around Becoming a Parent
29 September 2026 17:00
Freja Najafi Kristensen & Niklas Najafi Kristensen, founders of Najell, received the Growth Rings in Silver for the global award Founder of the Year, category Medium Size Companies, at the 25th Anniversary Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm, on September 24.

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Thank You for Inspiring Days of Growth and Collaboration! We are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment to each other, growth and impact. Planning for 2025 Our journey began with a meeting of Founders Group Leaders, where we mapped out strategies for an exciting year of collaboration. What followed was a truly remarkable gathering of over 100 members, founders, and guests, participating in transformative workshops and group sessions focused on making a difference. Key Themes and Highlights 1️⃣ Self-Leadership and Teamwork Leadership We were privileged to learn from some of the best: - Anders Norén – Founder of Capacio AB - Michael Engström – Founder of COWRKR and Co-Founder of Ahrens Rapid Growth - Lena Ahlstrom Ahlström – Founder of Ledarstudion Their insights into leadership inspired us all to elevate ourselves and our teams. 2️⃣ Founders for the Planet This critical theme brought together visionaries addressing climate challenges, including: - Joachim Karthäuser – Founder of Climeon and Co-Founder of Zelk Energy AB (publ) - Boel Rydenå-Swartling – Founder of Charge Amps - Jens Nilsson – Founder of Bovra - Gilad Regev – Co-Founder of Kora Sustainability 3️⃣ Health and Wellbeing We delved into the crucial intersection of health and entrepreneurship, with: - Lars-Göran Kjellin, Founders Health Ambassador, introducing the Founders Concierge Health Services - Iwette Rapoport, Founder of Change Collective, addressing domestic abuse and its societal impact 4️⃣ Financing and Problem-Solving Finally, we explored growth financing with Mats Hjerpe, partner Priveq and Niclas Carlsson held a dynamic Founders Growth Workshop, where founders from diverse groups collaborated to tackle shared challenges. Looking Ahead Your engagement, ideas, and passion are what drive our community forward. A huge thank you to every speaker and participating founders. Together, we’re shaping the future of leadership, sustainability, health, and growth. #Leadership #Growth Sustainability #Health #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #foundersalliance

“Take Bold Steps, Challenge Biases, and Unite for Change - Together, We Can Transform the Future for Women Founders”, Patricia Olby Kimondo, Founder of People Productions and Double Up Impact.⁠ ⁠ The third annual Female Founders Summit marked another significant milestone in our ongoing mission to promote diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. Since our start in 2002, Founders Alliance has worked to unite both female and male founders, advocating for equal opportunities for growth and success.⁠ ⁠ A key insight shared at the summit was that as companies grow larger, fewer women are leading them. For example, in Sweden, fewer than 3 % of female founders own companies with turnovers exceeding €10 million, a trend reflected globally. This imbalance of wealth and influence must be addressed to build a stronger, more equitable society.⁠ ⁠ A Powerful Message from Our Keynote Speaker⁠ One of the summit’s most inspiring moments was the keynote speech by Patricia Olby Kimondo - longtime Founders Alliance member, founder of People Productions and the founder of the Double Up Impact initiative. Patricia captivated the audience with a powerful call to action, urging us to take bold steps toward change and to challenge the biases that often hinder female founders.⁠ ⁠ Her words served as a reminder of the importance of confronting stereotypes, embracing diversity and using creativity and imagination as a tool for change as keys to unlocking true potential. Throughout the summit, we examined the biases that continue to hinder progress and discussed strategies to shift mindsets.⁠ ⁠ Patricia’s message was clear: even the smallest actions, when combined, can drive profound change. By uniting as founders, we have the power to reshape industries and transform the world for female founders.⁠ Thank you to everyone who participated - let’s keep driving change forward!⁠ ⁠ #TakeBoldSteps #UniteForChange #FemaleFounders #DiversityInLeadership #FemaleFoundersSummit #EqualOpportunities #FoundersAlliance #ChallengeBiases #FemaleEntrepreneurship #DiversityDrivesGrowth #PatriciaOlbyKimondo #PeopleProductions #DoubleUpImpact #GlobalImpact #FoundersForChange #FoundersWorldSummit

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Latest news

Silver for Founder of the Year, Large Size Companies: Peter Hellgren & Henrik Sandell, Founders of Consid, Recognized for Supporting European Public and Private Organisations in Digital Transformation

Silver for Founder of the Year, Large Size Companies: Niklas Hedin, Founder of Centiro Group Awarded as a Global Tech Leader for his Vision to Build the Best Company for Customers and Colleagues

Koenigsegg Automotive’s Founder, Christian von Koenigsegg, wins Gold for Founder of the Year Large Size Category, Celebrated for his Vision and Perseverance in Creating one of the World’s most Iconic Hypercar Brands

For Enabling more Efficient and Sustainable Movement of Used Buses in Europe, Malika Haidari & Matin Amini, Founders of Truxco, was Awarded Gold as Founder of the Year in the Category Large Size Companies

Silver for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: VANBRUUN’s founder Victor Halvarsson, Awarded for Creating Fine Jewellery that Combines Scandinavian Design, High-quality Craftsmanship and Responsibly Sourced Diamonds

Silver for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: Mikael Bergström & Christoffer Granback, founders of SmartShake, Awarded for their Hydration and Fitness Accessories

Silver Award for Founder of the Year, Medium Size Companies: Founders of Najell, Freja and Niklas Najafi Kristensen, Honored for their Ambition to Reshape the Narrative around Becoming a Parent

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