Expanding globally is one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—for ambitious founders. In this episode of Treyd Secrets, CEO & Co-founder of Treyd, Peter Beckman sits down with Magnus Grimeland, CEO and Founder of Antler, a global early-stage VC that has backed 1,300+ startups worldwide. Magnus, who previously co-founded Zalora, Southeast Asia’s leading fashion eCommerce platform, shares his journey from Norwegian Navy special forces to Harvard, McKinsey, and building companies that scale across continents.
Listen in as Magnus breaks down the mindset, resilience, and strategic moves needed to take a business beyond borders. From navigating payment infrastructure in emerging markets to hiring the right teams and outpacing competition, he shares real lessons from building companies in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Whether you’re thinking about scaling internationally or just want to hear firsthand insights from a global VC leader, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you grow.
Tune in now to hear Magnus’ #1 trade secret for building businesses that last.
