Smart Capital is Where AI Meets Sustainable Investing w/ Patrik Sandin

The future of investing isn’t just digital: it’s intelligent, regenerative, and purpose-driven. 

As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, a new class of investors is combining capital, sustainability, and technology to build companies that deliver both profit and progress.

Join us for a fireside chat with Patrik Sandin, a Venture Builder, Investor, and Advisor dedicated to building and backing AI-first, sustainability-focused companies that make the physical world intelligent. With a passion for combining innovation and impact, Patrik helps founders turn complex challenges into scalable, purpose-driven opportunities.

In this conversation, we’ll explore:

How AI is transforming the world of sustainable investing
The rise of “smart capital” and the power of intentional investment
What defines an AI-first, impact-driven venture
Lessons from building and backing companies that drive systemic change
How to balance growth, responsibility, and real-world value creation

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or innovator, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how we fund the future — and how AI and capital can together build a better world.

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

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Agenda

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Company

Atom Ventures (https://atom-ventures.com/)
Patrik Sandin is a Venture Builder, Investor, and Advisor focused on building and investing in sustainability- and impact-focused, AI-first companies that make the physical world intelligent. His work bridges technology, purpose, and innovation supporting founders who are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future through intelligent systems and responsible growth.

Speaker

Patrik Sandin - Atom Ventures (Managing Director)

Patrik Sandin is a Venture Builder, Investor, and Advisor focused on building and investing in sustainability- and impact-focused, AI-first companies that make the physical world intelligent. His work bridges technology, purpose, and innovation — supporting founders who are shaping a smarter, more sustainable future through intelligent systems and responsible growth.

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.

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.”

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.

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