Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

Host Sophie Gould speaks with Diana Caplinska, Fractional CMO at FameOverflow; Jonas Strandell, Chief Marketing Officer at Besedo; and Dmitriy Yasinskiy, Product Marketing Manager at CtrlPrint. This expert panel dives into the evolving landscape of SEO and digital strategy, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing workflows and decision-making. Tune in to gain practical insig...

Host Charlotte Roberts spotlights women driving data innovation with Carren Johnson, Data and Analytics Manager at Daniel Wellington; Valeria Ragagnin, Engineering Manager of the Data Product Team at Electrolux Group; and Lovisa Lannesand, Data & Analytics Manager at Foodora. This episode highlights their diverse experiences in data leadership, technical innovation, and driving strategic impact th...

Host Charlotte Roberts engages with Adarsh Mahesan Shyna, Lead Project Leader for Data Engineering & Architecture Strategy at Nordea; Dhany Saputra, Head of Data Science, AI, and Cloud Architecture at Micropower Group; and Charanya Thangaraj, Service Area Manager for Data Access Services at Volvo Buses. The discussion explores how data is driving innovation across finance, manufacturing, and mobil...

Host Gemma Thomason leads a focused discussion with Sarah Quantrill, Head of Legal, UK at SEB, and Sabina Ausfelt, Head of Regulatory, Risk & Oversight at Juni. The conversation explores how RegTech is reshaping financial compliance, streamlining legal frameworks, and enabling better oversight within the Nordic and UK financial sectors. With insights from legal and regulatory leaders, this episode...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Henrik Rosén, Founder of RosenRo; Andreas Mjelde, Co-Founder & CEO of Two; and Per-Jørgen Dam-Nielsen, Chief Technology Officer at Lendo Group. Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the FinTech space—from optimized lending and smarter financial platforms to automation and innovation in digital finance. The conversation explores the evolving...

Charlotte Roberts hosts a discussion with Kristofer Jakobsson, Manager of Data Science Nordics at Fortum; Niklas Jönsson, Analytics & Performance Manager at GlobalConnect; Claes Toll, Head of Data & Analytics at Voyado; and Rakesh Rana, Head of Data at Haypp Group. They explore how modern businesses are adopting new ways of working to align with emerging AI capabilities. This episode offers strate...

Host Georgia Benton sits down with Becki Wordsworth, Engineering Manager at Flightradar24; Andreas Jonsson, Digital Solutions Manager at Eton Shirts; and Johannes Kazantzidis, Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead at Axis Communications. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of mentorship versus structured knowledge transfer in the tech industry, exploring how leaders can foster learning cult...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Robert Gavelin, Senior Engineering Manager at PayPal to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing leadership across the tech landscape. They discuss the shift in managerial roles, AI-powered decision-making, and the evolving demands on engineering l...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling conversation with Fabio Fonseca, Head of Engineering Payments at IKEA, Francesco Giorgetti, Global Engineering Lead for DevOps and Test Automation at Electrolux, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. They explore real-world digital transformation journeys across global enterprises, highlighting engineering leadership, DevOps maturity, and scalable test au...

Host Chris Hackett speaks with Sarbjit Singh, Chief Information and Security Officer, Henrik Parkkinen, Information Security Officer at WirelessCar, and Anders Spalding, Founder & Human Risk Management at Spalding Security Solutions, to explore how organizations are fostering positive engagement around cybersecurity. Together, they dive into human risk management, CISO leadership strategies, and t...

Host Charlotte Roberts leads a discussion on leveraging data analytics for business success, featuring Zahra Khakoo, Growth Analytics Director at Twigeo; Anita Owens, Analytics Engineer at Akind Group; Jana Uthayakumar, Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead at Ericsson; and Niklas Jönsson, Analytics & Performance Manager at GlobalConnect. This episode explores how organizations harness analytics for da...

Host Georgia Benton speaks with Mahan Haddad, Engineering Manager at Terranet AB; Daniel Widgren, Engineering Manager at Kivra; Enrique Pöhlmann, Engineering Manager at Klarna; and Vinod Veeramachaneni, Associate Founder at Thinkmediator, to discuss the art of delegation in engineering leadership. They share insights on empowering teams, improving productivity, and scaling businesses through strat...

Host Georgia Benton dives into the journey from coder to leader with Ankit Pandey, Agile Product Owner at Swedbank; Nabil Safatli, Engineering Manager at PayPal; Sazzad Khan, Engineering Manager at Rebtel; and Somayeh Aghanavesi, Program & Group Manager at Alstom. They discuss the challenges of moving from technical roles into leadership, strategies for guiding teams effectively, and how to balanc...

Host Georgia Benton explores the dynamic relationship between product and engineering teams with Filip Marzuki, VP of Engineering at SAVR; Tanu Mittal, Global Product Manager at Electrolux; Kajsa Ernestam, Product Manager at Strawberry; and Simon Chobot, CTO/Co-Founder at SUNT. They discuss best practices for seamless collaboration, aligning technical and business goals, and fostering innovation a...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by Emili Evripidou, Senior ICT and Security Risk Manager at Klarna; Riccardo Pietri, VP of Engineering & Security at Trade Ledger; and Zachary Garner, CyberSecurity Compliance Lead at WirelessCar. They explore how businesses can drive innovation while staying within regulatory frameworks. The discussion covers compliance in fintech, security challenges, and strategies...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason speaks with Carol Bigelow, Engineering Manager at Ericsson; Azadeh Mashinchian, Business Analyst at Noba Bank; and Vladimir Krle, Engineering Manager at Rillion. They discuss the challenges and benefits of cross-functional teams in today's work environment. Each guest shares their experiences of collaborating across disciplines, how it drives innovation, and the imp...

In this episode, Georgia Benton is joined by Margarit Mirzoyan from Lifesum, Valeria Viana Gusmao from Strawberry, and Viktoria Kindesjö from Elain at Scania Venture. They discuss the role of women in tech leadership, sharing their personal journeys, challenges, and the importance of fostering diversity in the technology industry. The conversation highlights how empowering women in leadership posi...

In this episode, Sophie Gould speaks with Xuan Xu from Unik System Design and Tink, Iryna Zirukina from the LEGO Group and Billogram, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. They discuss the challenges and strategies of aligning product and engineering teams in the fast-paced world of fintech. Their insights focus on fostering collaboration, optimising workflows, and driving innovatio...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by a distinguished panel of experts: Tobias Alm, Owner and Software Developer Expert at ALM Solutions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Dmytro Basan from Klarna. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fintech industry, from enhancing software development processes to driving innovation in financial services. Learn about th...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by three influential leaders in their respective industries. Max Katrich, Global Product Manager at H&M, Sebastian Nilsson, Technical Leader at Northbridge, and Bruno Massaini from resort.ooo - Delivery Hero discuss how they navigate leadership during times of change. The conversation covers strategies for managing product teams, technical leadership, and...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Carol Bigelow, Engineering Manager at Ericsson, Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna, Becki Wordsworth from Delivery Hero - Flightradar24, and Jon Nilsson, Engineering Consultant at Mpya Digital. The guests explore how artificial intelligence is influencing leadership in the tech industry. They discuss practical AI tools, the future of AI in lead...

Host Chris Hackett explores the critical role of inclusive leadership in cybersecurity with industry experts Mikael Lingskog (Senior Security Consultant, XLent), Joginder Singh (Cyber Security Architect, WirelessCar), and George Mutune (IT Security Programme Manager, NIS 2, Tetra Pak). They discuss the challenges of fostering diverse security teams, implementing effective risk management, and ensu...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by cybersecurity leaders to explore the impact of AI on IT security. Sruthi Geetha (Senior Manager for Information Security, Platform24), Ayobami Popoola (Senior Security Engineer, Klarna), Amir Yousefi (Chief Technology Officer, Today's Crypto), and Daniel Brattemark (Head of Security and Compliance, Qlosr Group) discuss AI-driven security solutions, emerging cyber th...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Francesco Giorgetti, Engineering Manager at Electrolux, Mohammed Bakri, Senior Engineering Manager, Global Martech at Warner Bros Discovery, and Valliammai Senthilnathan, Engineering Manager at Electrolux. The group discusses the critical role communication plays within engineering teams, focusing on how clear communication fosters collaboration and dri...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling discussion on how to align product and engineering in the fast-paced world of fintech. Guests include Per Jogen (CTO, Lendo), Javier Garcia (Tech Lead, Pleo), and Kevin Lindermann (Director of Product, Klarna). Together, they share strategies for fostering collaboration between teams, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless product development. Learn how these ind...