Open Ears

In this episode, Stinus Jeppesen, CEO of the Hearing Instrument Manufacturer Patent Partnership (HIMPP), discusses with our host Hanane Fathi Roswall how this quite unique, non-profit defensive partnership representing more than 90% of the global hearing aid industry, is fighting for innovation by pruning the IP landscape of the industry through validity challenges and acquisition of patents. Stin...

In this episode, leadership advisor Tune Hein discusses with our host Hanane Fathi Roswall the findings in his new book “Inside Wegovy”. Drawing from his five-year experience as an internal specialist at Novo Nordisk, Tune provides a revealing view inside one of the world's most valuable companies during the introduction of Wegovy to the market. We unpack 10 beliefs underpinning the trajectory...

In this episode of OPEN ears, the Danish music artist and entrepreneur, Mattis Jacobsen, explores the intersection of creative expression and technological innovation with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall.  Mattis shares his journey from achieving pop success with the single "Loverboy" to founding Sessio, a music tech startup designed to eliminate administrative friction for creators. The...

In this episode, Lea Carina Uhd Frederiksen, a journalist who founded Fantombryg, discusses her unconventional path into the beverage industry with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall. They also talk about how coincidences and mistakes can lead to innovation and new solutions, and how storytelling is a fundamental keyword in Lea’s work. And, of course, the importance of strong brands, which is a corner...

In this episode, Gary Cox, Principal at Wrays, a leading Australian IP firm with over 106 years of history, shares the fascinating journey of expanding an established Perth firm across the vast Australian continent and the strategic decision to join the global Rouse Group. They discuss the complexities of intellectual property law in Southeast Asia, the importance of "simplifying complexity&q...

In this episode, we are joined by Ludvig Larsen, entrepreneur, author, and the man behind one of Denmark's leading podcasts, "Ludvigs Podcast". Ludvig opens up about his journey from owning a stressful marketing agency to finding work-life joy as a solopreneur. We dive into his new book, "Ludvigs Lektioner (Ludvig's Lessons)," and get unique insight into how he used Art...

In this episode, Jens Bördin, CEO and co-founder of Konsert Strategy & IP, takes us on a journey from his engineering studies to leading an international strategy firm. Together with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall, he dives into why many companies fail with their IP strategy when they treat it as a legal checklist rather than a strategic business tool. Jens shares concrete examples, including...

In this episode, multi-artist Jenny Rosander (aka Lydmor) discusses with our host Hanane F. Roswall how she lives as an artist and how she expresses her art across various media, ranging from sounds and lyrics to literature and movies. She also shows how discipline and self-governance are essential for creativity and for getting art done, and how the daily life of an artist, swinging between high...

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Mik Strøyberg talks to our host Hanane F. Roswall about his latest investment, Heynabo! where neighbours and neighbourhoods are connected via a digital platform to facilitate more face-to-face interactions.   They also explore why doing good deeds in a community is so vital for us as human beings. Mik explains how he believes that investments do not always have...

In this episode, Wakana Pivoteau Sakihama, artist and founder of Wakanacolors, talks to OPEN ears host Hanane F. Roswall about brand design and creating an emotional connection to a brand. They discuss how culture, values, and trust are vital components of a brand and how innovation can be driven by empathy and a desire to help people, thereby creating a strong brand. Wakana also draws a thread (a...

It’s nothing less than the future of IP, that CEO of Rouse Luke Minford and co-founder of aera and host of OPEN ears Hanane Fathi Roswall are discussing in this episode. The episode provides perspectives on how fragmented the IP industry is, and the challenges that this poses.  Luke and Hanane explore how diversity and collaboration may address some of the challenges. The episode raises the import...

In this episode, Tor Kristensen Chief Innovation Officer from Anthill discusses with our host Hanane Roswall how Anthill is helping Life Science and Pharma companies use ​AI to transform their creative and strategic processes. The musical piece chosen by Hanane Roswall for Tor Kristensen is "Do Androids Dream of Modular Synths” by Beg, Steal or Borrow.

In this episode, founder and dressmaker Nina Buch from Buch Couture discusses with our host, Hanane Roswall, how she started acknowledging her creativity and turned it into the universe of Buch Couture. She also shares how Buch Couture has taken making dresses and other women's clothes to a totally new level by creating emotions through the personal connection that she makes with her clients,...

In this episode of OPEN ears, IDA KUDO, singer, songwriter, and producer, shares with our host, Hanane Roswall, the creative process behind the making of her recent EP, including the songs “Proud” and “The Power That Is Woman”. The creative process for this body of work was in close collaboration with the award-winning British producer Andrew Hunt, who challenged Ida to work entirely differently f...

In this episode of OPEN ears, Rob Devonshire, Partner at MML Capital Partners, discusses with our host, Hanane Roswall, the role of MML as a private equity investor in the world of IP. They discuss how minority private equity can be a catalyst in enabling businesses in their transformation, and especially IP firms facing many challenges and opportunities to better support innovation and creativity...

In this episode of Open Ears, Toni Nijm, serial entrepreneur and CEO of RightHub, discusses with our host, Hanane Roswall, what the future of IP may look like. Toni reflects on the movements of the tectonic plates of IP and on how technology, platforms, private equity, etc., have impacts that can change how Intellectual Property Rights are produced, maintained, analyzed, and perceived to contribut...

In this episode, Simone Frattasi, Head of Global IP with Maersk, joins host Hanane Fathi Roswall from aera to discuss his work on the ever-expanding Nordic IP Day and Maersk’s innovative approach to addressing environmental and societal challenges through intellectual property.

In this episode, the principal of The Danish School of Advertisement, Per Holm Henriksen, talks to host Hanane Fathi Roswall from aera to explore the creative process behind great ideas that resonate with many. Per explains how a creative process and specific brainstorming techniques can lead to the greatest ideas and can be applied by all.

In this Episode, U.S. Attorney-at-Law and U.S. Patent Attorney at aera Laura Gisler speaks with her colleague and Open Ears host Hanane Fathi Roswall about the interplay of the creative process, law, and tech innovation. Together, they explore how these models may help us navigate the newly emerging landscape of legal issues surrounding generative AI.

In this episode, Hanane Fathi Roswall from aera speaks with multi-talented entrepreneur and investor Cecilia Hultén, who transformed from a banking executive after a pivotal stay in Silicon Valley. Now, she's at the forefront of building transformative businesses like Cbio and kompasbank, leveraging technology for societal impact.  This conversation inspires people who wish to disrupt, explore...

In this episode, Hanane Fathi Roswall from aera speaks with designer and entrepreneur Mark Smith from Hidden by Marks. Hidden by Marks is a tech startup disrupting the fine jewelry industry and creating the digital future of luxury goods.  Mark is an award-winning designer, and the creator of arevolutionary approach to creating complex design details of jewelry using parametric algorithms. Check o...

In this episode Partner and European Patent Attorney Hanane Fathi Roswall, aera talks to singer and songwriter Michael Møller (moi Caprice, The Mountains, Sanaki etc.) about his creative process when writing songs.