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Patricia Olby Kimondo, founder of People Productions, received the Growth Rings in Gold as Founder of the Year Honorary Award for being a changemaker and her work for equality among founders.  Patricia was awarded at the Founders Awards Gala at Nalen

Founder of the Year Honorary Award: Patricia Olby Kimondo Awarded for Her Passionate Journey - From Pioneering Recruitment to Revolutionizing Talent Sourcing, Empowering Women, and Making a Global Impact

Patricia Olby Kimondo, founder of People Productions, received the Growth Rings in Gold as Founder of the Year Honorary Award for being a changemaker and her work for equality among founders. Patricia was awarded at the Founders Awards Gala at Nalen in Stockholm on September 19.

Christina Wahlström, Niclas Carlsson and Darko Pervan

Founder of the Year Honorary Award - Darko Pervan, Välinge

Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge, was awarded the Growth Rings in Gold for the Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2021. Darko was awarded at the Founders’ Gala held at Stockholm City Hall on September 16, for his lifelong contribution of sustainable and long-term company building.
- Over the years, I’ve received many awards, but this one is different. This award was given to me by my peers — o

Christina Wahlström and Niclas Carlsson. Photo: Evan Pantiel

Founder of the Year Honorary Award - Christina Wahlström, Mama Mia

Christina Wahlström, founder of Mama Mia, was awarded the Growth Rings in Gold for the Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2021. Christina was awarded at the Founders’ Gala held at Stockholm City Hall on September 16, for her lifelong contribution to sustainable and long-term company building.
- It is almost impossible to describe in words the gratitude and joy I felt when I received this award

Christina Wahlström and Darko Pervan receive the Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2021

Christina Wahlström and Darko Pervan receive the Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2021


The Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2021 is awarded to Christina Wahlström, founder of Mama Mia, and Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge and Pervan Holding.


Christina Wahlström founder of Mama Mia
When Christina Wahlström worked as a midwife at Danderyd Hospital, she realized that there was much to improve for pregnant women, and in 1988 she founded the women's and children's h

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