Isabel Keulen, CEO of SSE Business Lab, discusses why Sweden is “punching above its weight” in tech, producing more unicorns per capita than any European country. She reveals the founder networks, global mindset, and culture that power Sweden’s startup ecosystem. Keulen speaks to Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie.
Watch the full episode:
00:00 – SSE Ventures and Business Lab CEO Isabel Keulen
00:05 – Keulen: Sweden producers more unicorns than any other European country
00:40 – Keulen: Swedish founder density key
02:48 – Keulen: Optimistic on Sweden’s tech future
03:05 – Keulen: Sweden’s challenge keeping talent
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@EunbiKim-i5r
March 15, 2026 at 2:38 am
Whats the point of keeping unicorns in sweden? Whats in it for them? Just let them leave and prosper.
@makedredd299
March 15, 2026 at 4:39 am
Swedish unicorns always end up in USA either willingly or unwillingly.
@nikilu-y2m
March 15, 2026 at 4:36 am
❤❤❤
@makedredd299
March 15, 2026 at 4:38 am
Why is Bloomberg talking so much about Sweden?
@rajadon2071
March 15, 2026 at 4:42 am
Nice ecosystem of Sweden ❤
@LDEFinance-q8d
March 15, 2026 at 5:40 am
Like Lukas Mattson in Succession haha
@Ryanlexz
March 15, 2026 at 7:05 am
Nothing beat Larry Fink
@SolidLifestyle
March 15, 2026 at 8:35 am
🦄