My approach is rooted in specialized Board education focused on startups and scaleups, but more importantly, in my hands-on experience as a founder.

I don’t just “sit” on Boards — I actively work to drive growth and success when serving on them.

Depending on the need, I either join the Board or assist in constructing effective Advisory Boards or Boards.

In the startup world, everyone wants a stake in your equity, making it challenging to get short-term advice without giving up long-term gains.

My goal is to help startups increase their success rates, which is why I’ve decided to offer by-the-hour advisory services at a rate below my own cost.

Startups typically engage with me for 5-10 sessions, where we collaborate on key areas such as strategy, funding, commercial growth, team development, and leadership.

With experience running innovation programs, corporate venture building, and venture capital working alongside CVCs, being a founder and former corporate executive, I advise on strategy, setup, selection, procurement, and achieving organizational buy-in.

My work typically revolves around two key areas:

1. Ensuring tangible results in the world of innovation.

2. Navigating the common challenges that lead to the closure of corporate innovation initiatives after 2-4 years.

I’m currently involved with approximately 30 startups and have worked with more, gaining experience in what drives success.

I remain open to angel investing in startups, syndicates, and funds.

Previously, I co-founded Motion Ventures, and now co-building Tidal, an industry-backed fund focused on the energy transition within the maritime ecosystem. Tidal invests in corporate-backed hardware and software technology companies across Europe.

I believe many more industry corporations can build and own their own software solutions by overcoming a number of key challenges.

At Sea, a global tech scaleup, we specialize in creating solutions tailored to the specific needs of maritime corporations.

We are also pioneering a new approach where multiple corporations collaborate to build necessary solutions, share the cost, and co-own the IP and the final product.

I contribute to the Executive Board Education at the Danish Technical University, the Centre of Entrepreneurship, and the development of emerging engineering talent. I further participate in the commercialization of IP/patented deep-tech spin-outs.

I am passionate about strengthening the Danish maritime ecosystem, which is at risk of falling behind other nations, and I work to connect stakeholders and initiatives to foster collaboration.

Additionally, I am deeply interested in life and technology in the oceans, with a focus on preserving planetary boundaries.