Kjartan Rist

Kjartan Rist

Contributor|Venture Capital

Founding Partner of Concentric, Kjartan has spent his last 20+ years focusing on the technology sector as a founder, Board member and investor. Through his international profile and network, he works closely with portfolio companies to support development and accelerate growth.

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140 viewsApr 15, 2025

Addressing The Major, Global Challenges From Denmark

We’re facing a global healthcare crisis but from the quiet streets of Copenhagen, a start-up is showing the world what’s possible.

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309 viewsFeb 20, 2025

Conversation With PJ Pärson - On Role Models, Europe, And All Things Venture

is Europe ready for its own ‘Elon Musk’? Maybe. But the real question is: does it need one, or is it time to forge our own path?

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1,986 viewsDec 18, 2024

2025 Predictions: The Year Startups, VCs, And Tech Got Their Mojo Back

2025 tech predictions - stablecoins, AI, Venture Capital, Bitcoin

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51,943 viewsOct 24, 2024

Europe’s Unfair Advantages

In the eyes of many, Europe lacks the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation drive that has come to define Silicon Valley and the broader US start-up ecosystem.

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1,097 viewsSep 17, 2024

Venture Capital And Profitability: Navigating The New Investment Paradigm

In the recent past, the venture capital (VC) ecosystem was dominated by a singular focus: growth at all costs. The prevailing wisdom; with enough scale, profitability would eventually follow. However, as the financial landscape shifted, so too have the priorities of investors.