Kristian Aartun

🌿 With lower addiction risks and fewer side effects, cannabis is emerging as a promising alternative. Discover how this could benefit patients and reduce healthcare burdens. #MedicalCannabis #OpioidCrisis #PainManagement #PublicHealth #HealthcareInnovation #AlternativeMedicine #ChronicPain #SustainableHealthcare #HealthEconomics #PatientCare

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Conversations in practice. Mindre än en vecka till CareKnowledge webinar med mig, Michael May och Professor Nigel Tubbs. Webinariet är grattis. Länk i kommentarerna. Conversations in Practice - Purpose, Style and Authenticity This webinar is about listening, thinking and talking and how these essential skills are used in conversation. Dialogue is often the foundation for understanding and human connections that can result in learning and personal development, trust and confidence, and motivation to change. Unapologetically philosophical, this webinar will consider the complexity of conversations, the assumptions we make about them and their power to transform our thinking, wellbeing and relationships.

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Panel discussion on stage at the LSX Nordic Congress done ✔️ Some key points: ✔️ Women’s health needs differ from men’s. Especially due to hormonal fluctuations across life stages, such as menopause and post-menopause. This need to be addressed and prioritized to a higher degree. ✔️ In the Nordics we are already global leaders in gender equality - but we need to integrate this into healthcare, research and diagnosis to ensure more equality in health. In the Nordics we have a strong cultural foundation to show the world how to improve women’s health. ✔️ Diseases that affect women disproportionately (such as osteoporosis) are underserved and undiagnosed despite being a major health issue and is a blue ocean. ✔️ We need earmarked funding for development of new treatments and services focused on women’s health. ✔️ Women’s health is a huge market opportunity. Women represent 50% of the global population and women are increasingly seeking personalized solutions for their own and their families health. Women are the primary healthcare decision makers and by developing solutions that better meet their needs, you are tapping into a big market. ✔️ Women’s health is one of the most promising and underserved areas in life sciences. ✔️ Investing in women’s health is not only the right thing to do - it’s smart business and an opportunity for investors to become first movers. Thank you Anette Steenberg for a great facilitation. And thank you Ulrika Ringdahl, Sana Alajmovic and Ina Laura Perkins for an inspiring discussion. Let’s show the world the way in how to improve women’s health ⭐️

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Just in! Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay, Axel Johnson (part owner and collaborator with us at Mitt Liv AB (svb)) has released findings from their latest research project on DEI. Building on our previous work in Inclusive Recruitment—which focused on the screening and hiring stages—they have pushed forward and looked deeper into the area of inclusive onboarding. The report will be published in English soon, and in the meantime I’ve tried to translate the key findings quickly for you here: The research outlines 10 key practices across three focus areas that are essential for fostering inclusion from day one, ensuring new hires feel valued and supported as they integrate into the workplace. The study highlights how early actions like tailored support, mentorship, and feedback can significantly reduce stress and promote psychological safety. With these practices, new employees can quickly integrate, feel empowered, and contribute meaningfully from the start, benefiting both individuals and the organisation. See the three areas and 10 key practise in the comments below! Hats of to Nasim Khosravi and team for more amazing work!

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💡Get the latest greatest on Brain+, a summary of the company, business plan and timelines and terms of investment in relation to the soon upcoming rights issue.💰 ... I am myself investing another 600.000 DKK in the upcoming rights issue. The rights issue will open to public subscription from the 11-24th of June, and we already have 60% of the approximately 9 million DKK pre-committed This is the lowest valuation Brain+ has had since it was founded over 10 years ago, while we are stronger than ever, with a product that has proven demand in our home market, positive feedback from users and usability studies, endorsement and collaborations with the most important experts and KOLs, truly a dream team of talented individuals, and we are on track to enter the UK market in Q3 this year, UK is EUs largest and most mature market, both for our CST-Assistant product, and for digital health adoption into the National Health Services (NHS) generally, and we have all the right partners to succeed, who we evaluate to be the best of the best market access and commercial partners in the UK (@8fold and @Quiddity Health), a focused business plan and a go-to-market model that follows the best practice learnings and footsteps of previously succesfull digital health pioneers in the UK who are now market leading. If you have any questions about the rights issue and options to invest, don't hesitate to reach out to myself on [email protected] or to our great CFO, Hanne, at [email protected]. Onwards 🚀 Kim #DementiaManagement #digitalDementiaManagement #DigitalTherapy #DementiaCare #MentalHealthTech #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #VirtualTherapy #DigitalTherapeutics #DementiaSupport #HealthTech #ElderCare #CognitiveHealth #Telemedicine #AlzheimersCare #InnovationInHealthcare #DementiaTreatment #DigitalInnovation #RemoteTherapy #TechForGood #HealthcareTechnology #CognitiveTraining #dtx

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Vigtig artikel 👇 🏥❤️ "Health data is private, but can serve the public good" 📊 The quantity and quality of data are crucial for clinical trials, which in turn are essential for improving healthcare. However, increased requirements for privacy, security, ownership, and usage in systems such as Electronic Health Records (EHR) present a challenge: providing clinicians with data that is both abundant and of high quality. "The gulf between current care and that which could be delivered has arguably never been wider. A key contributor is that the 2 limbs of knowledge generation and implementation—the clinical trials and health care delivery enterprises—operate as a house divided. Better integration of these 2 worlds is key to accelerated improvement in health care delivery. Four areas require improvement: 1. Ethical and regulatory oversight 2. Study design 3. Data infrastructure 4. Alignment of incentives across the clinical trials and healthcare delivery enterprises " #dontcompromisedata #improvinghealthcare #datasecurity #clinicalvalue #healthcarequality

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At best substitute solution. Swedfund can do more!

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Let me introduce our second baby Scandinavian Energy Centers, a sister company to Scandinavian Data Centers by thanking Regeringskansliet, Klimat- och näringslivsdepartementet for our first government sponsored seminar with the leading actors in the Swedish energy landscape. We will officially launch both companies in the near term. While the core take away was that new renewable energy production is being hampered by long permitting processes and grid constraints there is a growing uneasiness about the reliability of the speed of electrifying our economies not least because the surreal amount of capital and resources expanding the grid would necessitate. Just expanding the grid would make Europe run out of cooper in 15 years according to the panel. However, an even bigger question remains the size of increased demand if the current green projects do not materialize as previously forcasted. Whilst policy makers should not try to guess what technologies will be the best solutions in the future, they should do everything in their power to promote as much flexibility as possible. What I missed in these debates was the surreal amount of energy demand the AI mega trend will engender around the globe and especially in the Nordics. What an opportunity if we get it right and huge risk if we do not. Current trend is that they will be placed in areas with power, but by extension increasing the power demands on the grid and by extension the price of electricity. This outcome will hamper the already poor European productivity and be a death knell for new green industries that need highly affordable electricity prices.  What if we create smart incentives to place PPA buying data centers and grid batteries in urban areas who work to stabilize and strengthen the grid allowing them through private line connections to new wind and solar parks. In one fell swoop we help ensure the continued roll out of renewable production infrastructure, limit the needed grid roll-out, support the twin transition of digitization and circularity and as a nice cherry on top, heat our cities with electricity mostly paid by someone else.  If only someone was thinking of doing this?

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Join Us: Sweden's Fintech Innovation Landscape 2024. Are you ready to explore how the Nordic fintech powerhouse is shaping the future of financial technology? KPMG's latest Fintech Pulse highlights game-changing trends that are transforming the industry: - Enterprise solutions becoming the next big frontier. - AI revolutionizing cybersecurity & regulatory compliance. - ESG opening new doors in green finance. - Asset tokenization emerging as a key investment focus. Learn from Swedish market leaders like Klarna, Trustly, and Zettle by PayPal who are already embracing these innovations! Don't miss our expert panel on November 28th featuring: Anders Norlin - Strategic adviser and venture builder specializing in fintech & climate tech. Michael Akampa - Co-founder of Ultiro & Nobon, pioneering climate finance innovation. Kim Sandström - Senior advisor at Ultiro with 10+ years in fintech strategy. What you'll gain:  ✓ Insights into navigating regulatory frameworks. ✓ Partnership opportunity identification strategies. ✓ Emerging technology implementation tactics. ✓ ESG innovation opportunities. Perfect for fintech companies from developing countries. Time: 13:00-13:55 Swedish time (UTC+1). Best part? It's completely FREE! Organized by Kommerskollegium | National Board of Trade Sweden. Ready to dive into Sweden's fintech ecosystem? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dtayVyvC #Fintech #Innovation #SwedishTech #GreenFinance #AI #DigitalTransformation #ESG #FinancialTechnology

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Leadership and Mental Health in the Workplace: A Necessary Evolution In recent years, a significant shift has been observed in how we approach and discuss mental health issues within professional settings. Leaders are increasingly called upon to manage aspects of human life that were once confined to the private or therapeutic sphere, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and personal crises like divorce or loss. The World Health Organization identifies mental health challenges, including stress and anxiety, as major global health concerns projected to impact societal wellbeing through 2030. This trend is echoed locally by the National Health Profile, which shows a decline in mental wellness across various demographic groups. Younger workers entering the workforce are particularly vocal and aware of their mental health needs, setting new expectations for leadership and workplace culture. This generational shift underscores a broader transformation where mental health issues are no longer seen as taboos but as integral aspects of our professional lives. Leaders face a critical challenge: to adapt and foster workplace environments that not only comply with legal standards but also offer genuine support and flexibility. This involves recognizing the role of work in providing structure and meaning, especially during turbulent times. As mental health concerns become more prevalent in the workplace, leaders must actively participate in creating supportive and adaptable environments. This is not only vital for maintaining workforce productivity but also for enhancing the overall wellbeing of employees and leaders alike. The message is clear: modern leadership must evolve to accommodate the real and often painful human experiences that employees bring to work, enabling them to find both support and meaning in their professional lives. Thank you Johanne Grant, PhD from Novo Nordisk Foundation and Cecilie Demkjær Schultz Pedersen from LEAD - enter next level for making this clear in this important opinion piece in Børsen. #leadership #mentalhealth

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Day 2 in Cannes offered both a very important launch of the "Global Sustainability Framework" and two entertaining, refreshing and relevant lectures. One was about the actual cost of doing dull advertising with John Evans and the other was about how creativity is not enough to create effective marketing but has a significant role in making communication effective with Mark Ritson. Read my summary 👇 #Cannes2024 #MarketingEffectiveness

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Grant Decisions Announced for Globus FORWARD ✨ The Fund has decided to grant funding to nine collaborative initiatives with a total amount of DKK 4,250,000. The Globus FORWARD programme supports long-term partnerships and capacity-building in Nordic-global cultural collaborations. As with previous rounds, the Fund has collaborated with an international expert panel in the assessment and final selection of proposals: “We can wholeheartedly support this selection, knowing that the pool of applications was tough and that there were several qualified proposals. The focus on capacity building and the development of institutional strengthening strategies is important, as several projects often get truncated due to lack of funding – well before they can realise their full potential. Giving a follow-up grant through Globus FORWARD allows these collaborations to plan for the long-term, an aspect that is rarely considered by funding organisations”, states the expert panel, which in 2024 has consisted of Jimena Lara, Chief Culture and Social Impact Officer, The Anglo Foundation in Mexico; pooja sood, Director of Khoj International Artists’ and Camilla Mordhorst, CEO of Danish Cultural Institute. Globus is the Nordic Culture Fund's thematic funding initiative in 2020-2025. Through the initiative the Fund has worked to develop new approaches to funding transnational collaborations and strengthen the long-term prerequisites for more balanced Nordic/Global collaborations. Read more about the granted initiatives and plans for next year on our website: https://lnkd.in/dqAeu3vv

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💭 Understanding what and why happens with the economy of #Finland is key in order to pick goals wisely, craft plans competently, and contribute to society responsibly. That's why I attended the 'Finland’s long-term growth prospects and deglobalization trends' seminar by Suomen startup-yhteisö at #maria01. Left with a heavy bag of learnings, so I share only a few key takeaways: 👁️‍🗨️ Youssef Zad shed light on the details of how the Finnish startup community evaluates its present and near future - and how the apparent high hopes are not matching the hiring trends ("watch what I do, not what I say" a wise man once told me). With ~50% of startups struggling with funding, it's apparent, that high hopes alone won't create workplaces. 👁️‍🗨️ Mika Maliranta provided a solid basis for why Finland's economy experiences the current challenges and how the present compares to the near past. Thought of the day: decision-makers always focus on their TODO-list, but a NOT-TO-DO-list is just as important. 👁️‍🗨️ I truly enjoyed Tuuli McCully's presentation and proposed conclusions. Like many of us, I'm prone to overemphasize political stories in the news when evaluating trends and synthesizing my worldview. But business is like evolution: it's cold, efficient, and always finds a way; meaning the deglobalization trends - at least at this point - mostly stay on the level of political speech while the interconnectedness on the economic level either stagnated or grew. #suomenstartupyhteisö #suomi #finland #startup #entrepreneurship #startpfunding #deglobalization #finnisheconomy

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Divorce not only leaves deep personal traces but also imposes a heavy burden on society, resulting in more sick days. Our latest research demonstrates enormous potential in digital health solutions and shows that SES can reduce 5.8 sick days per divorced user. More than 100,000 individuals legally divorce each year in the Nordic countries, and this number does not include unmarried cohabitants undergoing informal breakups. Try calculating the potential yourself! The peer-reviewed article, published in Contemporary Family Therapy, is freely accessible. In the article, we also, for the first time, explain the principles and methods on which SES is built, what the intervention entails, and how it differs from other digital tools in the field. Please use the link provided in the comments section.

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🌟 Big day! ... in still very challenging and tough financial markets... with the ongoing steadfast support of our larger share holders... we have already secured 60% of a new unit rights issue of DKK 8.94 million... for which I am very thankful 🌟. The focused UK strategy 🇬🇧, the strong position of Brain+ to become a leading provider of tech enabled dementia management, and ongoing operational performance and of course the massive unmet clinical need that Brain+ can help address, are among the reasons for such good support. Brain+ is in the early phase of commercialisation, and in 2024 the target is to close sales in the UK, opening up a major market with possibility for major contract. Health tech contracts in the UK of up € 500.000+ is not unusual, and is what Brain+ will work towards in the coming years, starting with smaller NHS Trust sales, building up towards regional reimbursement and large contracts. I have made a substantial investment in this unit rights issue myself, and so has the rest of the board and management. I'd encourage all who have an interest to check out the details about this unit rights issue in the link in the comments. Onwards 🚀

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Earlier this year I had the pleasure to meet Paul Thorntons wife in the Faroe Islands. Why is this important? Thanks to her, I now know that “succession plans” is a thing. A life-saving thing when it comes to rare diseases. Today we marked the first of many planned meetings uniting emerging researchers and the esteemed Scientific Advisory Board members of Ketotic Hypoglycemia International. Our goal is ambitious yet simple: to ensure the future of research and care in idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia (IKH) through collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge transfer. Why? Because the collective expertise of our seasoned experts is literally life-saving for children affected by this condition. This initiative is born from necessity. As chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. David Weinstein, M.D., M.M.Sc., candidly put it, “We are here today because we want to support and collaborate with the emerging researchers—the next generation of experts. Why? Because we are getting old.” The session highlighted the power of intergenerational and cross-border collaboration. Seeing experts of all ages brainstorm real-world cases of pathological IKH was both humbling and inspiring. From when to initiate whole exome sequencing to dissecting the nuances between exome and genome sequencing, the discussions reflected the incredible complexity of this field. Klaus Brusgaard even ventured into the labyrinth of symptomatic carriers and the challenge of sifting through genetic data to find the needle in the haystack. Our expert Dr. Joseph Wolfsdorf summed it all up: “What we can conclude from today’s session is that there is still so much we don’t understand when it comes to pathological idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia.” But here’s the silver lining: sessions like these remind us of the immense value of working together across generations, borders, and disciplines. The future of IKH research depends on initiatives like this one—where today’s experts invest in tomorrow’s leaders. For patient organizations with limited funding, this meeting also serves as a lesson: succession planning doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Start with connection, mentorship, and collaboration. Invite the future into the room. And yes, lean into humor when needed—it helps break the ice. A huge thank you to all involved. This was just the beginning, but it is clear we are on the right path. Together, we’ll ensure no knowledge is lost and that the next generation is ready to face the challenges of idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia head-on. Anne Benner Pratik Shah Paul Thornton Terry Derks Sara Wilson Jacob Petersen Mary-Elizabeth Patti MD FACP Elizabeth Rosenfeld Annieke V. Magnus F. Gluud Grøndahl Ida Bergholdt Jul Christiansen Komal Parmar, MD, FAAP Erin Okawa Nazanin Azarinejad Nicole Bøttger Jensen Here’s to sustainable science—and a brighter future for our children ❤️

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Spending the weekend with our aesthetic group gymnasts, preparing for the autumn competitions. During the days we get valuable guidance from external trainers - a learning opportunity for the gymnasts as well as for us (coaches). #valkeakoskenvoimistelijat #aestheticgroupgymnastics #coaching #freetime #alwayslearning #sofigate

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