A constellation of
well known entrepreneurs
Our jury
Are award winning founders and business leaders with extensive experience – and a constant hunger for the next idea that makes a difference. Sharp, curious, and always relevant.
Being part of the jury is something they choose, value, and carry out with passion
Each of them has made their own unique journey as entrepreneurs. Claes Dahlbäck as CEO of Investor, Conni Jonsson founder of EQT, Peter Wallenberg Jr who manages a legacy that forms the foundation of Swedish enterprise, Hjalmar Didrikson who runs his investment company A&D, Hillevi Pihlblad Rafidashti who has spent 25 years within Volvo in ever-evolving roles, and Sara Wimmercranz and Susanne Najafi who are pioneering investors focusing on what lies outside the expected startup landscape through BackingMinds. All of them aim to develop Swedish business. They see entrepreneurs as the driving force in an inclusive society where diversity and success go hand in hand. Finding new talent is the lifeblood of an entrepreneur, discovering and encouraging ideas, sharing confidence, and inspiring belief in what is worth pursuing is why they choose to be part of the XO jury.
