Scandinavian MIND

We take a look at the launch of Issue 3 earlier this week, which took place at the Lynk & Co club in Stockholm. We share live interviews from our cover star Nora Bavey, general partner at Unconventional Ventures, and Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss:The crypto club phenomenon and if they can match the likes of Soho houseStealing crypto and how to launder itOur cover story with Nora BaveyA little easter egg and exclusive invite for our podcast listeners!With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Water Innovation Talks panel discussion features BE WTR’s CEO Emilia Molin and Initiativ Utö’s CEO Robert Cederlund. The panel discusses how businesses can collaborate with NGOs to further develop innovation within water health.The podcast also features snippets from two keynotes presentations that we’re conducted at the Swedish pavilion’s presentation stage at Expo 2020 Dubai.The first is from Mike Hecker, founder of BE WTR, who shares the nitty-gritty of how the Swiss-Swedish startup can eliminate single-use plastic bottles.The other is from Robert Cederlund, CEO of Initiativ UTÖ, who explains how wetlands can help to restore the baltic sea.This podcast is part of Changemakers, a series of podcasts, panel talks, and live interviews produced in collaboration with the Swedish partcipation at Expo 2020 Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we discuss our boots on the ground visit to Metaverse Fashion Week! Talking points:Designing your avatar and finding your digital identity.Street style from visitors.Checking out runway shows and stores.Takeaways and improvement tips.With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Oliver Dahle, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Lina Aastrup joins as co-host. She is a curator and writer with a particular interest in contemporary photography and New Media Art that deals with political and environmental issues of our time. She recently finalised her MA thesis where she investigated the intersection of medium specific qualities of XR and its potential for disruptive art experiences.We discuss:Disruption of the intersection between art and academiaDigitalisation of art and the role of Extended Reality (XR)Political storytelling in the intersection between art and technologyThis episode’s special guest is Solenne Tadros, a Jordanian Palestinian creative technologist & artist. She has a Design and Technology degree from Parsons School of Design. Solenne is a storyteller whose works reflect on social, political, and environmental matters. Her VR work has been exhibited in film festivals & exhibitions and featured in magazines like Vogue US, Vogue Espanìa, and many more.Solenne Tradros will exhibit April 27–30 in Stockholm, Sweden: PRE-EXODUS VR experience and artist talk at Accelerator. Leila Khoury Nimry was thirteen years old when she fled her home in Haifa, Palestine during the Nakba in 1948. In PRE-EXODUS she shares the memories of her childhood bedroom, illustrated and developed into a virtual reality experience, created by Jordanian artist Solenne Tadros (b. 1996). The work activates questions of memory, intergenerational trauma, forced displacement and loss of land. PRE-EXODUS will be installed at Accelerator April 28-30, with an artist talk on the evening of April 27at 6 PM to introduce the work and open up a conversation on its related themesKONST is a show by Scandinavian MIND about contemporary and future art; the interconnection with society, culture, technology, finance and lifestyle. The outlook is primarily at the art world from a Scandinavian perspective, although taking into account the global arena of artists, exhibitions, trade fairs and other current events. The host of KONST is Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-large at Scandinavian MIND. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we discuss our newly launched issue 3!The two cover stories with Nora Bavey of Unconventional Ventures and Kerry Murphy of The Fabricant.Our big special on the digital fashion industry.Metahumans made in Unreal Engine and the uncanny valley.Fashion stories on the baltic sea.Pre-order your copy from Papercut now!With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Erik Olofsson, Creative Director, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode:New report: Last year, Swedish startups secured a record €7,8 billion in VC investments — Scandinavian MINDUnique exhibition gathers four young designers combining high fashion and upcycling this week — Scandinavian MINDWeb 2.0 investors aren’t cut out for the web3 world — The InformationIs this the real reason Epic Games acquired Bandcamp? — Music Business WorldwideGallery: The Mandalorian special — DisneyWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss:Our visit to the NFT festival Otherlands.Key technology trends in resilience.How beauty brands need to operate in digital worlds, and how gamers are not only interested in gaming.This episode is guested by Nick Buckley, chief digital & marketing officer at L'Oréal Nordics.With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode:Michel Elmenbeck, joins as co-host. He is the founder of CFHILL Art Space and Bon Magazine, a renowned art advisor, collector and trend expert.OVRs (online viewing rooms); all major auction houses, art trade fairs and blue chip galleries seem to take away the option to view art online. What are the implications?NFTs and artist estates; what role will digitalisation of art and assets play for the future of artists and also dead artists’ estates? Special guest: Destinee Ross-Sutton, International Curator, Artist Advocate, Art Advisor, and Gallerist.Independently, she advises several private institutions and international collectors with an emphasis on responsible acquisitions of contemporary art. With a focus on African and African American art and a commitment to cohesive storytelling, Ms. Ross-Sutton has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to unify diverse subjects and styles within her curatorial projects. She is also making a name for herself as being a curator that discovers new talents and starting artist’s international careers. As artist manager, she acts as steward, guiding artists careers to fruition and to take control of their markets. See more on her website!This episode was recorded Feb 22, prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.KONST is a show by Scandinavian MIND about contemporary and future art; the interconnection with society, culture, technology, finance and lifestyle. The outlook is primarily at the art world from a Scandinavian perspective, although taking into account the global arena of artists, exhibitions, trade fairs and other current events. The host of KONST is Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-large at Scandinavian MIND Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode:How Scandinavian fashion and tech communities are supporting Ukraine.High-end fashion’s hits and misses in their support.Are the big tech companies doing enough?The launch of our new podcast KONST, launching next week. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.