Leading with Nordic Insight: Navigating Leadership Across Cultures

Hosted by SWEA Professional, Nordic Innovation House & Silicon Vikings

How do Nordic leadership values translate in American workplaces — and where do they fall short?

​Join us for a dynamic lunchtime panel with four Nordic leaders and entrepreneurs who’ve built careers in the U.S. while staying true to their values. The panel:

Eva Helén - Cofounder and CCO at BRAVE Industries

​Tove Andersson - Founder of Bitchcoin

​Catrine Modig - Leadership and Team Development Coach

​Margaretha Levander - Journalist and Founder of Silicon Valley Nordic Beat

We'll explore:

​– What works (and doesn’t) when applying Nordic leadership in the U.S.

​– Balancing consensus with speed in fast-moving teams

​– Communication habits we’ve had to rethink or unlearn

​– Building confidence and adaptability without losing authenticity

​– How to ensure Nordic strengths are recognized, not misread

​This is a conversation about growth, cultural nuance, and leadership in motion — designed for women professionals navigating American work culture.

​🗓 Date: Thursday, June 5

​🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

​📍 Location: Nordic Innovation House, Palo Alto

​🥗 Lunch included

​Spots are limited — RSVP early!

Nordic Innovation House gives Nordic companies, from startups to corporations, a head start in getting a foothold in Silicon Valley. By offering a strong community, connections to the local ecosystem, and programs for acceleration, we support you as you hit the ground running.

Silicon Vikings is a global nonprofit connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech leaders from the Nordic and Baltic regions with the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Founded in 1997, we’ve built a thriving network of 45,000+ members worldwide. With active hubs in all eight New Nordic countries, we foster a borderless community through programs such as pitch competitions, hackathons, and mentorship—empowering our members to navigate and accelerate their journey toward global growth.

SWEA Professional is a global platform empowering Swedish-speaking women to lead, grow, and connect in their careers. With over 300 members in the San Francisco Bay Area, we build a strong SWEA community through events, mentorship, and international networking. Our mission: to spark meaningful connections and shared inspiration across industries and borders. As part of SWEA International — the world’s largest nonprofit promoting Sweden abroad — we’re proud to unite 6,000 members across 70 global chapters.