GAIN Meets...

Emmy Sendow

Välkommen till GAIN Meets...den nya podcasten från GAIN, en svensk välgörenhetsorganisation med uppdraget att stärka och utbilda nästa generations investeringsproffs. Följ med oss när vi utforskar den spännande världen av investeringsförvaltning och introducerar dig för viktiga investeringskoncept - inga förkunskaper krävs. I varje avsnitt sätter vi oss ner med inspirerande branschexperter för att prata om ett specifikt investeringsämne och ta en snabb rundtur i deras karriärer hittills.   Så oavsett om du är student som vill göra en karriär inom finans, eller ny på jobbet och vill utöka dina kunskaper, är GAIN Meets ett utmärkt sätt att vässa din kunskap.  Perfekt för att utforska dina alternativ, eller för att ge dig ett extra försprång när det kommer till intervjuer. Så lyssna och gör dig redo att få ett nytt perspektiv på investeringar.  För mer information om våra program, evenemang och resurser besök gainsweden.org.    Informationen i denna podcast är inte avsedd att utgöra, och ska inte tolkas som, investeringsrådgivning.

  1. GAIN Meets... Bodil Sidén

    JAN 20

    GAIN Meets... Bodil Sidén

    In this episode of GAIN Meets, we sit down with Bodil Sidén, General Partner at Kost Capital, whose career trajectory reflects a unique blend of high-stakes politics, hyper-growth tech, and venture capital. Bodil brings a sharp, mission-driven, and highly strategic perspective to the future of the European food system and the power of "storydoing." Bodil shares her journey from the corridors of power in the Swedish Government—serving as a Press Secretary for key ministers like Ulf Kristersson and Tobias Billström—to the front lines of the tech revolution. Her pivotal years leading communications for Uber in the Nordics and her time as a Partner at blq invest shaped her reputation as a builder who isn't afraid of the "Valley of Death." Today, based in Copenhagen, she is championing the "nutrition transition," backing visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining how we eat. We talk about: 🥗 The Nutrition Transition: Why Kost Capital is betting on tech and resilience to bring "better food to more people."🏛️ From Politics to Pixels: How a background in political strategy and regulatory affairs prepared her for the fast-paced world of tech and VC.🤝 Beckna Tech: The story behind her initiative to bridge the gap between tech companies and youth in marginalized areas to break the cycle of criminal networks.🎨 The Creative Edge: Why a love for the arts and writing an (unpublished) novel provides a necessary balance to the world of term sheets and cap tables.A high-energy, insightful conversation with a powerhouse leader who is blending commercial advocacy with social impact to shape the next generation of European industry. For more information on our programmes, events and resources visit gainsweden.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    48 min
  2. GAIN Meets... Madeleine Almqvist

    12/02/2025

    GAIN Meets... Madeleine Almqvist

    In this episode of GAIN Meets, we sit down with Madeleine Almqvist, Portfolio Manager at Case Kapitalförvaltning, whose career spans investment banking, credit markets, asset management, and nearly a decade of leadership within Swedish equestrian sport. Madeleine brings a thoughtful, disciplined, and deeply human perspective to building a career in finance. Madeleine shares her journey from studying Business & Economics at SSE, including an exchange at Queen’s University in Canada, to diving headfirst into the world of banking. Her early experiences at Nordea Markets, SEB Corporate Finance, and Handelsbanken Capital Markets shaped her understanding of financial markets, corporate strategy, and the value of strong analytical foundations. Today, as a portfolio manager, she combines that technical expertise with a long-term, people-centred approach to investing. We talk about:    📊 What she learned from the fast-paced world of corporate finance, and how it prepared her for asset management  🧠 Why understanding a company’s story is just as important as analysing its numbers  🐴 How 8+ years in youth leadership within the Swedish Equestrian Federation taught her teamwork, resilience, and decision-making  🌍 Why diverse paths into finance matter, and why no one’s journey needs to look the same Madeleine also opens up about navigating early career uncertainty, taking opportunities even when she didn’t feel “perfectly ready,” and building a career on curiosity, structure, and a willingness to do the hard work behind the scenes. 🎧 A reflective, motivating conversation with someone redefining what it looks like to grow into a leadership role in Sweden’s investment landscape. For more information on our programmes, events and resources visit gainsweden.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    39 min
  3. GAIN Meets... Anna Fredrixon

    10/20/2025

    GAIN Meets... Anna Fredrixon

    In this episode of GAIN Meets…, GAIN Sweden Director Emmy Sendow sits down with Anna Fredrixon, co-founder and partner at Norrsken Launcher — a venture that works with world-class researchers and scientists to industrialise, commercialise, and scale innovations that can fundamentally transform the future for people and the planet. With a career spanning leadership roles at Truecaller and Kry, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer during periods of rapid international growth, Anna has spent years at the intersection of people, business, and impact. Today, through Norrsken Launcher, she’s helping to bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and scalable business models, connecting researchers with the capital, talent, and strategy needed to make real-world change. Alongside her work at Launcher, Anna also sits on the boards of Renasens, SeaPattern, and Ung Företagsamhet, and is the founder of Ixon Invest. Her career reflects a deep commitment to building purpose-driven organisations and empowering teams to turn bold ideas into lasting impact. In this conversation, Anna shares her journey from marketing and HR leadership to impact entrepreneurship, what she’s learned from building teams in some of Sweden’s fastest-growing tech companies, and how science-backed innovation can drive a more sustainable and inclusive future. For more information on our programmes, events and resources visit gainsweden.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    49 min
  4. GAIN Meets... Helen Groth

    10/06/2025

    GAIN Meets... Helen Groth

    In this episode of GAIN Meets…, GAIN Sweden Director Emmy Sendow sits down with Helen Groth, co-founder and portfolio manager at Gaia Microcap, a newly launched equity fund investing in Nordic microcap companies with strong potential to go from good to great. With a clear focus on active management and deep analysis, Gaia Microcap identifies profitable, high-quality companies that are leaders in their niches, often under-analysed but rich in long-term growth opportunities. Before founding Gaia Microcap, Helen spent over seven years at Lannebo Fonder, where she managed the funds Lannebo Teknik and Lannebo Teknik Småbolag, which she also founded in 2019. Her experience spans both the tech and microcap segments, with a strong foundation in equity research from her earlier years at Carnegie Investment Bank, where she covered the banking sector and participated in several IPOs across industries. Holding both a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, Helen combines rigorous analytical skill with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine passion for growth investing. With Gaia’s recent partnership with Case Kapitalförvaltning, Helen and her co-founder Matilda are now poised to take their active management approach even further,  with the same portfolio, philosophy, and vision, but stronger support for long-term impact and expansion. In this conversation, Helen shares her journey from equity research to fund management, what inspired her to launch Gaia Microcap, and why she believes the most exciting opportunities lie in small, well-run companies ready to scale. Listen to this episode if you’re curious about the Nordic investment landscape, fascinated by microcaps, or inspired by investors who combine strategy, curiosity, and conviction to fuel the next generation of growth. For more information on our programmes, events and resources visit gainsweden.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

    46 min

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Välkommen till GAIN Meets...den nya podcasten från GAIN, en svensk välgörenhetsorganisation med uppdraget att stärka och utbilda nästa generations investeringsproffs. Följ med oss när vi utforskar den spännande världen av investeringsförvaltning och introducerar dig för viktiga investeringskoncept - inga förkunskaper krävs. I varje avsnitt sätter vi oss ner med inspirerande branschexperter för att prata om ett specifikt investeringsämne och ta en snabb rundtur i deras karriärer hittills.   Så oavsett om du är student som vill göra en karriär inom finans, eller ny på jobbet och vill utöka dina kunskaper, är GAIN Meets ett utmärkt sätt att vässa din kunskap.  Perfekt för att utforska dina alternativ, eller för att ge dig ett extra försprång när det kommer till intervjuer. Så lyssna och gör dig redo att få ett nytt perspektiv på investeringar.  För mer information om våra program, evenemang och resurser besök gainsweden.org.    Informationen i denna podcast är inte avsedd att utgöra, och ska inte tolkas som, investeringsrådgivning.