Aref Abedi

Sustainability in my professional life. Part 4: The Fellowship of Green Software (continuation from previous post) So, what happened after Hans-Jürgen and I had agreed to put Green Software on our agenda for the Backend Onsite? We used the Open Space format for our onsite, and I hosted the session on Green Software. I shared what I had learned so far (which honestly did not seem a lot), and then we started discussing and collecting ideas. I had not expected that so many developers would be interested in the topic, and again I was amazed by the amount of ideas that they brainstormed. And this time we did not get stuck afterwards. Green Software became a recurring topic in our future onsites, and also spread into the organization. Over the years, Hans-Jürgen had built a great network within the company, and he used it to get in touch with the Sustainability Management and look for other people who wanted to contribute to making the organization even more sustainable. In the meantime, my engagement as an external Scrum Master with the company has come to an end, but Hans-Jürgen and the developers are still working on Green Software and making good progress. For example, one of the developers has presented the concept of Green Software in a department townhall and they are exploring the Azure Emissions Dashboard to measure the footprint of their software. I am deeply grateful that I could be a part of this movement, and it makes me incredibly happy that it is still growing after I left the project. Thank you, guys! Without your energy and your drive to find solutions, we would not have come very far. I am honored to have walked this path with you, and curious what will come next. And I will always feel connected to you wonderful people, even though I’m not part of the team anymore. After all, we are still in the Fellowship of Green Software together…   When did you become part of a movement? How do you feel about it today? Let me know in the comments. #networking #sustainability #software

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Emerging vs Established Managers? A lot of discussions by institutional LPs about whether to invest in emerging GPs will end just there. There are exemptions such us AlphaQ Venture Capital Fund of Funds, which actively invests in emerging GPs. Hear what Stephan Heller had to say on the topic on the EUVC 's podcast with Andreas Munk Holm ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #venturecapital #vcfundraising #lp #gp #familyoffice #fundoffunds #investors #alternatives #secondaries

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🚀 Huge thanks to Juha Ristolainen of Upvest for sharing his wisdom with our early-stage CTOs! His mentorship was invaluable, offering key takeaways: 📌 Self-Reflection: Understand the startup phase you excel in—building, scaling, or optimizing. 📌 Compliance: Adopt a staged approach; early and later phases have different needs. Start with a compliance-first mindset to reduce tech debt. When hiring a GRC Manager, seek those with a modern product engineering background and enablement mindset. 📌 Automated Flow: Implement early processes and hire a compliance-oriented tech team to validate later. 📌 People Management: Track developer productivity vs. happiness. As a CTO, focus on enabling your team and removing blockers. Thank you, Juha, for your guidance! 🙏 Alexander Pohl Aske Ertmann Fabian Brosig Jonathan Smyth Bernhard Kratzwald Elisheva Marcus Sebastian Brucker Julieta Varsano #TechLeadership #Mentorship #CTO #Startups #Growth

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Scaling up by narrowing down. Our CEO, Niclas Lilja, joined Dan Balcauski on SaaS Scaling Secrets to reveal how Younium has fueled rapid growth by going sharper, not broader. He breaks down: ✔️ Why chasing big deals too soon can stall progress ✔️ How targeting the right market fuels serious momentum ✔️ Lessons on avoiding the shiny distractions that derail scaling If you're ready to scale smarter and faster, catch this episode for a front-row seat to Younium’s growth playbook. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dSirgUUV #SaaSScaling #Younium #Podcast

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🗺 How to tackle vacation policies in a multi-cultural company? We celebrate the myriad of cultural and religious diversity within our team at Moder.app. We cherish the value that diversity brings to our team dynamics and creativity. While Finnish law provides certain holidays, we recognize the importance of accommodating the diverse needs of our employees. Recently, I came across an inspiring example from If Insurance, who addressed a similar challenge through comprehensive research and collaboration with trade unions. While we may not yet have the same level of influence, we are committed to finding meaningful solutions within our capacity. Putting our money where our mouth is, we announced a new approach to vacation policies. In addition to our standard six weeks of vacation, we encourage all employees to utilize their vacation days to observe and celebrate important cultural and religious holidays. We will prioritize these requests to ensure that every team member feels empowered to honor their traditions and beliefs without hesitation. I believe this is just the beginning of our journey toward greater inclusivity. I'd love to hear from you about how your organization promotes inclusivity in its vacation policies? #Inclusion #Diversity #EmployeeWellness

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Have you tried MVW pattern in your apps? Model - View - Whatever? Jonas Uekötter was recently featured on Sean Allen's Swift news for the month of April. In his twitter thread he points out that when choosing a pattern, the real issues often stem from overcomplicating things. This is a refreshing reminder for us all: - Keep it simple - Understand your goals - Use tools that suit your team Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the many ways to structure app development? What's your approach to choosing development frameworks and patterns? #MobileApp #Architecture #iOS #Swift #Apple #Google #MobileAppDevelopment #Flutter

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What is Hans doing differently at Neople as a second-time Founder?   - Double down on your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)! - Focus early. Even a small indication of product-market fit can be enough to take the first step confidently.   Curious to learn more? I will be releasing the first podcast episode of Missteps & Mastery soon. Stay tuned!

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What it takes to build Software business in Sweden   Many are talking about building their software business in Sweden, but some do! To crack the code, I have had the opportunity to interview a few companies that are doing great things.   Let’s be inspired and learn from some of the best.   👉 Why should you invest to build your software business in Sweden? 👉What could you offer the Swedish customers? 👉How do you stand out form fierce competition?   Meet Oksana Netak, CBO & Co-Founder at CIGen. She helps companies in Sweden to innovate and modernize, using cloud-technology. They are Microsoft Gold partner and focus on business outcome. Listen to exciting stories how they helped a maritime company to reduce fuel cost and how they helped a retail company to increase their customer acquisition rate.   Do you want to learn more? Join my webinar about growing your software business in Sweden:   "Crack the Code: Grow Your Software Business in Sweden" Date: 10 Oct 11h00   Register here: https://lnkd.in/dq87kjgA   #BuildingsoftwarebusinessinSweden

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In my most recent talk with Dan Öhlander, now the RVP at Okta for the Nordics, we discuss his sales leadership experience over the past 15+ years at companies like Snowflake, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google . We dive into topics like: 👉 How the best sellers work tactically with the CRM 👉 How sales recruitment has changed over the years 👉 What he's looking for when hiring at Okta today 👉 How hiring criteria differ between hunters and farmers and more.. Find the full Mployed Sales Insight episode here: https://lnkd.in/dquVezCH

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Think CJA stands for "Crazy Juggling Act"? 🤹‍♂️Then this bootcamp could be for you! Whether you're juggling multiple Adobe solutions or just trying to make sense of it all, this will give you a head start into Custumer Journey Analytics. You’ll go from "I thought I was here to learn to juggle?" to "I can't believe how much this has improved our customer insights!" Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your Adobe game. Register today and turn your “Crazy Juggling Act” into a smooth performance! #AdobeExperienceCloud #CJA #CustomerJourneyAnalytics #Bootcamp #Accrease #DigitalTransformation

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Why Focus on Female Entrepreneurship? As some will know I spend part of my free time as co-founder of the women's organization Career Club DK. Our main objective is to become the leading community for international women's career advancement in Denmark, providing resources, networking, and mentorship. One of our three main pillars focuses on supporting female entrepreneurship. Women-owned businesses are projected to contribute approximately 6% to global economic growth. However, access to capital remains a significant barrier, as women-led startups receive less than 3% of all venture capital investments. Are you interested in learning more about some of these challenges and get insight into lessons learned from a panel of seasoned female founders? Then get ready to kick off your summer break with an exciting networking event! Join us on June 26th for an evening of connection, inspiration, and valuable insights hosted at Zoku Copenhagen by Career Club DK And Tech Nordic Advocates #Networking #TechNordicAdvocates #CareerClubDK #Entrepreneurship #WednesdayMingle #ProfessionalGrowth

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How we promote open jobs for our customers at TalentBee 🐝 I wanted to share some insights on how we handle one-off recruitment projects. High-quality recruitment marketing can make all the difference, yet it's often underutilized. Many think inbound approaches can't yield great results, but trust me, they can (and will) – if done right. 🍬 Important: Our approach always involves a recruiter and a talent marketing specialist working together. Here’s what we do to achieve great results: ✅ Unique selling points: Our talent marketing specialist identifies what makes the role and company stand out. This information is crucial for both our recruiters (as they sell the opportunity to the candidates) and in creating compelling recruitment marketing. ✅ Top-notch job ads: We ensure our job ads are super relevant, engaging and candidate-focused. E.g. we highlight salary transparency, include a "Why we think you shouldn't join" section for honesty, and focus on what's in it for the candidate. ✅ Leveraging social media: We harness the hiring team to be social media ambassadors. We create ready-made posts for the hiring manager and other key people to share, as well as the company profiles. ✅ Inspiring additional content: Beyond job ads, we might interview team members to give insights into daily life or create a spotlight on the hiring manager and their leadership style. Many candidates are looking for a better boss, after all! And remember these three things crucial for success: 💎 Candidate-centric approach: Focus on what’s in it for the candidate. 💎 Attention-grabbing messaging: "We're hiring" is not interesting or enough. 💎 Investing in quality content: Great job ads and additional content bring results. #Recruitment #TalentBee #HRTech #Hiring #InboundRecruiting #CandidateExperience

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Have you signed up yet? Join Ripe at RevGenius demo day! TOMORROW :) Thursday, Nov 21st, 11 AM ET / 5 PM CET I’ll give the demo straight from our Stockholm office 🇸🇪 before heading back to the US 🇺🇸 Join us to see live how we help SaaS GTM teams create more meaningful and relevant engagement, for users who are ready to buy or expand. Spoiler: It's NOT by blasting 1000s of emails to book 1 meeting 🤯
 The idea of Demo Day is simple (shoutout Jared & team): — It should be much easier to know if a platform is right for you — So skip the discovery call, get straight to the product Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/drnMwG2E Hope to see you there! PS: If Ripe isn't your flavour tomorrow, you can also see demos of other amazing companies in the GTM space, like: - PandaDoc - Vidyard - Unify - mmhmm - FullyRamped

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What it takes to build Software business in Sweden   Many are talking about building their software business in Sweden, but some do! To crack the code, I have had the opportunity to interview a few companies that are doing great things.   Let’s be inspired and learn from some of the best.   👉 Why should you invest to build your software business in Sweden? 👉What could you offer the Swedish customers? 👉How do you stand out form fierce competition?   Meet Mihai Tibirna, Product Manager at Sumboard. He helps companies in Sweden to quickly get customer-facing analytics. This can save time and resources, so their Saas-customers can focus on their core development.   Do you want to learn more? Join my webinar about growing your software business in Sweden:   "Crack the Code: Grow Your Software Business in Sweden" Date: 10 Oct 11h00   Register here: https://lnkd.in/dq87kjgA   #BuildingsoftwarebusinessinSweden

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Check out our comprehensive list of #entrepreneurs Nordic-Baltic funded startups. Discover essential details like funding amounts, investors, and more https://lnkd.in/dVfQCKMU #startup #startups #venturecapital #funding #vc #privateequity

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Attention International Hiring Managers! 😊 Is 2025 the year you expand your business to Sweden? 🫎  Look no further! Beyondo is your go-to partner for this exciting journey. 🚂 Partner with us at Beyondo, we provide a comprehensive platform to assist you through every step of the market entry process: Market Research: Gain valuable insights to make informed decisions. Company Registration & Establishment: Navigate the legal and administrative requirements with ease. Recruitment & Team Building: Find and hire the best local talent. 🌍 Marketing Entry Support: From strategy to execution, we've got you covered. Additionally, we address all HR-related questions you might have, including: Local Labor Laws: Understand the legal framework and compliance requirements. Employee Benefits: Learn about mandatory and competitive benefits in Sweden. Work Culture: Get insights into Swedish work culture and best practices. Onboarding Processes: Ensure a smooth transition for your new hires. Partner with us to ensure a smooth and successful expansion into the Swedish market. 🔝 Welcome to reach out to our team or me directly: [email protected] #BusinessExpansion #Sweden #MarketEntry #Recruitment #GlobalGrowth #Beyondo https://lnkd.in/dqpV3ngb

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⏳ Only a Few Hours Left! Join us TODAY, at 3 PM CEST / 2 PM BST, for our exclusive webinar: "SaaS Growth Trends: Exploring Hybrid Models and Key SaaS Metrics". Led by Younium CEO, Niclas Lilja, and moderated by Klara Ahlgren, this session will equip you with invaluable insights into leveraging hybrid growth strategies effectively. 👉 Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: https://hubs.ly/Q02R2Jsl0

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2025 starts to get momentum and I'm already excited to dive into the trends that are shaping the industry in the coming years ahead, here's a few ill be keeping tabs on 👀: AI and Machine Learning: The Danish government has made AI and digital transformation a priority in its "Denmark's Digital Growth Strategy" the key take aways from the strategy: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬- a push to implement AI Solutions in different industries. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: building a skilled workforce capable of using AI And ML. 𝐀𝐈 𝐞t𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: regulatory frameworks are a key concern with the country looking to strike a balance between innovation and responsible development. Quantum Computing: A game changer for data processing and security. Denmark has a long-standing reputation for its contributions to fundamental physics and engineering. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: advancing quantum computing through leading academic institutions, companies like Microsoft, and government initiatives such as the EU Quantum Flagship Program. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Quantum computing is being applied in pharmaceuticals, energy, and logistics, with a focus on breakthroughs and quantum-safe cryptography for data security. Sustainability in Tech: Finding eco-friendly solutions within the tech space. 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Denmark leads in sustainability, with tech companies developing eco-friendly solutions in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: The Danish government and private sector are investing in green tech initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and advance clean technologies through policies and collaborations. What trends will you be tracking in 2025? #denmark #techindenmark #techtrends #AI #QuantumComputing

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Stax - Startup Talent Experts - love partnering with the ‘Rebel Alliances’ of startups 🚀 We help to place the best tech and engineering talent into the most innovative deep tech and clean tech startups in Europe.⭐️ Check out our jobs page for open positions across Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 👩‍💻👨‍🔧 May the 4th be with you! #starwarsday #deeptech #cleantech #startupjobs #techstartups

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