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Gold for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies: Elvira Eriksson, Founder of Mockberg, Combines Elegance with Responsibility in Creating Long-lasting Jewelry and Watches
Elvira Eriksson, founder of Mockberg, received the Growth Rings in Gold for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
The Founders Jury Motivation
“Elvira has led the company for 10 years, including through some very challenging times. For her never-give-up attitude, creativity, and passion, Elvira, founder of the Scandinavian jewelry brand Mockberg, truly deserves recognition.”
The Impactful Journey of Elvira Eriksson, founder of Mockberg
Founded in 2014 by Elvira and Daniel Eriksson, Mockberg creates long-lasting jewelry and watches from recycled gold, steel, and conflict-free diamonds, blending beauty with conscious craftsmanship, growing via e-commerce, retailers, and flagship stores.
How the Winners Are Chosen as Founder of the Year Small Size Companies
The Founder of the Year award honors successful global founders who have built one or more strong private or public limited companies. It aims to spotlight these founders and inspire growth in medium to large-sized internationally expanding companies.
To honor founders across various stages of company development, the award has three categories: small, medium, and large companies. In the category Founder of the Year Small Size Companies are active founders of a private or public limited company with a revenue of approximately 2-10 million euros and approximately 20% ownership in a profitable company, based on the fiscal year 2024.
The finalists have been assessed by the Founders Alliance Index, which takes into account past performance, future potential, and social benefits, and they have been evaluated by a jury of experienced founders.
The Founder Jury consisted of Chair of the jury Joachim Karthäuser, founder of Zelk & Climeon, Louise Sköld, founder of BHBD, Alexandra Leonkrone, founder of Got Consulting, Christian Ihre, founder of Lynxeye and Johan Frisk, founder of OpiFlex & Rent a Robot.
Photo: David Thunander & Evan Pantiel
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