When we launched Startup Iceland in 2012, few believed a startup ecosystem could take root in Iceland. But with the support of early believers like Brad Feld—who not only keynoted our first conference but also mentored founders in person—we planted the seeds of a Give First culture. Since then, mentorship has become the foundation of everything I do, from Startup Reykjavik to the investment funds I manage. I dedicate one hour every week to each founder we back—because generosity and compassion aren’t just values, they’re strategies for long-term success. Brad’s upcoming book, Give First – The Power of Mentorship, captures this beautifully. It’s not just a philosophy—it’s how we build the future.
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On January 1, 2025, I was deeply honored to receive the Order of the Falcon from the President of Iceland. This recognition celebrates not only my journey in building a vibrant startup community but also the collective efforts of countless entrepreneurs, mentors, and visionaries who have fueled Iceland’s rise as a hub for innovation. Together, we’ve transformed potential into success, proving that with trust, collaboration, and bold dreams, anything is possible. This award is a testament to what we’ve built—and the limitless opportunities ahead.
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Startup Iceland 2022 Mentoring Session Gallery, one of the most valuable activities that founders can do is engage with a diverse group of mentors to share their ideas and get insights.
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Startup Iceland is a way to build an international network for founders and investors. Mentoring sessions are facilitated by the Startup Iceland Organizing team to enable a first-come-first-served-one-on-one mentoring session with the speakers and mentors
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In our newest edition of the FutureCast we talk to recovering politician Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson. Helgi is a software developer …
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Mentors play a crucial role in helping us achieve our potential. I have been fortunate to have great mentors and we invested in Expertrons to scale mentoring to everyone. Here is my A.I. Videobot Avatar Mentor.
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Meditation in VR can bring immediate relief to stress and other disruptive thoughts. FlowVR has created a VR experience to bring meditation to everyone
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Scott Caruso, Angel Investor, TechStars Mentor and CEO of PureColor will participate in Startup Iceland 2016.
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Jenny Fielding, MD of Techstars -FinTech and IoT Accelerators will join us in Startup Iceland 2016.
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Mark Solon will participate as Speaker and Mentor in Startup Iceland 2016. Buy your early bird tickets to increase your chance of getting into the first-come-first served mentoring sessions organized after the main event.
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I had a tweetversation (yes, I invented that word, I had a conversation in Twitter) with a Founder. The argument …
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Sometimes I feel like I am in the Jerry Maguire movie. I have been trying to get Founder Institute launched …
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I have been running experiments related to Startups and investing in startups in Iceland for the past 6 years. I …
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The last couple of days I have been participating in an event Master Class – Nordic Startup Managers. Dr. Eythor Ivar Jonsson has been …
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As we are putting the program for Startup Iceland 2015 together, I am excited to announce that Ingrid Vanderveldt will …
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I wanted to shed some light on how startups get acquired. When I talk to entrepreneurs and startup founders in …
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If so, then you should consider competing in the global 1776 Challenge Cup. What is the Challenge Cup? The Challenge Cup is …
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I remember in 2009, when I decided that I wanted to learn more about entrepreneurs in Iceland and I wanted …
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When I was CEO of GreenQloud there are many things that I am proud of what and how we did, but …
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