Norway's Startup Ecosystem: Champ...

Norway's Startup Ecosystem: Championing Entrepreneurship and Driving Change | Fredrik Harestad, Founder & CEO of Unlisted

Entrepreneurial Minds Decoded di Claudine Ang
E6
21 giu 2026
39:32

Note sull'episodio

Fredrik Harestad is the Founder and CEO of Unlisted, a platform that helps private companies manage ownership, shareholders, employee stock options, and fundraising.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The story behind building Unlisted and the lessons learned along the way.
  • How he and other entrepreneurs are working to influence government policy on wealth tax, exit tax, and the future of Norwegian entrepreneurship.
  • The unintended effects of Norway's oil and gas success on innovation, ambition, and risk-taking.
  • What needs to change for Norway to become an even stronger environment for founders and high-growth companies.

This is about conviction and the policies that will shape the next generation of Norwegian entrepreneurs. Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of innovation, you'll find plenty of insights in this episode.

Claudine Ang is a former London Corporate Finance/M&A/Technology lawyer with a passion for innovation. Her podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with innovators, exploring transformative ideas and enterprises, and the individuals behind them.

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Parole chiave

Entrepreneurship
Nordics
wealth tax
exit tax
Norway