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Jovi Founders Ahmed Hersi and Mikael Svensson Win Founder of the Year Gold for their Commitment to Combining Business Success with Positive Societal Change
Ahmed Hersi and Mikael Svensson, founders of Jovi, received the Growth Rings in Gold for the global award Founder of the Year category Medium Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
” We envision a world where those who choose to take charge of their lives are empowered to flourish in meaningful and connected work. Winning Founders of the Year is a powerful affirmation of that vision - and a celebration of every step we´ve taken to make it real", says Ahmed and Mikael.
The Founders Jury Motivation
“From humble beginnings, Ahmed and Mikael thrive on seeing people grow, and are creating real jobs for young people without formal education. With passion, purpose, and bold ideas, they are setting a new standard for inclusion and growth in the workforce.”
The Impactful Journey of Ahmed Hersi and Mikael Svensson, founders of Jovi
Founded in 2017 by Ahmed Hersi and Mikael Svensson, Jovi continues to grow as a trusted staffing and recruitment partner - building strong client relationships in Sweden through dedication, ethics, and social impact.
How the Winners Are Chosen as Founder of the Year Medium 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 Medium Size Companies are active founders of a private or public limited company with a revenue of approximately 10-50 million euros with 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 Therése Lorentzon, co-founder of PRO TEMPORE & Cobelest, Lilia Yeghiazaryan, founder of Dexatel, Malin Lindfors Speace, founder of Ethos International, Ulf Stenerhag, founder of Wayout International and Sami Niemi, partner of Spintop Ventures.
Photo: David Thunander & Evan Pantiel
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