Tech with Purpose: Building to Create Positive Impact w/ Mathias Thulin

Details

In today's business landscape, the most innovative entrepreneurs are proving that explosive growth and positive impact aren't mutually exclusive—they're increasingly becoming the winning formula for tomorrow's most successful companies.

Welcome to our exclusive fireside chat with Mathias Thulin, recognized as the "SaaSiest Man in the Nordics 2021" and Entrepreneur of the Year in Malmö 2020. As co-founder of GetAccept (ranked as the 4th fastest SaaS company in the world), Y Combinator alum, and creator of the impact-focused project STATEMENT, Mathias brings unique insights into building technology companies that scale rapidly and contribute to building a better world.

In this fireside chat, we'll discuss:

🚀 Lessons learned scaling a SaaS company with global ambitions

🌟 Building company cultures that attract top talent and drive innovation

⚖️ Balancing rapid growth with profitability

✏️ Strategies for designing products that solve real problems

Whether you're a tech founder looking to scale with purpose, an investor seeking opportunities in impact-driven ventures, or a business leader interested in balancing growth with meaning, this conversation will offer valuable insights from someone who has successfully navigated the intersection of technology, business success, and social impact.

The discussion will be moderated by Naimul Abd – Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, CEO at SweBAN, Nordic Head for Founder Institute, Nutty Ventures, and Founders Live, and Founder of Brim – Brands for Impact.

👉 Register now to learn how you can build a thriving tech business that creates value for customers, investors, and society.

Agenda

---

Speaker

Mathias Thulin - GetAccept (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)

SaaSiest Man in the Nordics 2021 - SaaS Nordic
Entrepreneur of the year in Malmö 2020 - Tillväxt Malmö-------------------------------------------------------------Mathias wants to live in a world where emails are short, business happens in a natural way and people care about each other. After an early sales career as a teenager selling flowers to his neighborhood, he got pa…

Hosted By

Naimul Abd, Regional Director Nordics Startup Grind

Naimul Abd is a leading Nordic Ecosystem Builder and coaches more than 500 entrepreneurs per year. A finalist in Nordic Startup Awards 2023, he is Regional Director Nordics for global startup ecosystems including Founder Institute, Startup Grind, and Founders Live. He has headed several EU funded acceleration programs, transformed advisory services, events, and partnerships at a government funded social impact organization, and moderated leading startup events like Stockholm Entrepreneurs Day, Nordic Startup Festival, and Nordic Pitch Battle. Naimul is also a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor with a portfolio of impact startups. He has previously worked in the corporate sector as a strategic marketing & insights consultant for more than 20 multinational brands including Nestlé, Coca Cola, Honda, Tetra Pak. He has also tripled the topline of a fashion retailer as their marketing head and held leadership positions at advertising and research agencies. Naimul holds M.Sc. in Marketing and M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship from Sweden and, in his free time, he makes music and loves to write. His favorite quote? “The best way to predict the future is to create it,” by Peter Drucker.

Vera Ulitenko, Community Lead

I help startups and established companies define their unique identity and effectively communicate their value to customers.

Currently, as a Product Marketer at Yepstr, I enhance product adoption and customer experiences through data-driven communication.

I have successfully developed go-to-market strategies and managed product launch campaigns for 10+ ventures in Russia and Sweden.

My diverse background encompasses expertise in brand and communication strategy, go-to-market strategy, marketing automation, creative storytelling, and communication project management. I thrive on bringing creativity, strategy and structure to every project I tackle.

Christina Egerström, Community Lead

Peggie K. Ovesen, Partnerships Lead

I’m passionate about the startup journey and driven to build solutions that are good for both people and the planet. With a background in tech and business, I’ve led product development in deeptech startups across fashion, fitness, and entertainment.

My experience spans from marketing and sales at the multinational brand Nestlé to launching MVPs for early-stage startups — giving me a well-rounded perspective on building purposeful, scalable solutions.

I believe in the power of collaboration and in creating products where innovation and impact grow through shared purpose.

Outside of work, I’m a wine enthusiast , enjoys playing tennis, meditation, hiking, and weightlifting. I am always embracing new challenges that fuel personal and professional growth. Message to all- “alone we go fast, but together we go far.”

---

Global Partner

Google Cloud (https://cloud.google.com/resources/content/future-of-ai-report?utm_source=events-with-google&utm_medium=et&utm_campaign=FY25-Q1-NORTHAM-SMB31054-website-dl-AIThoughtLeader-52420&utm_content=startup-grind&utm_term=-&hl=en)