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In this episode we discuss: Our recent survey on educating digitalisation at fashion universities. How The Vatican will create a NFT gallery to ‘democratize art’ Spotify’s new Roblox platform Finnish tech company Polar’s 45 year journey of leading the wearable space With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor. Sign up to our newsletter  here. Scandinavian...

In this episode we discuss: The Fabricant secures $14 million series a funding to build the wardrobe of the metaverse Meta to open first physical retail shop for virtual reality products Konrad’s debut on the audio app Anyone Our decentralized selves: creating in a post-identity future With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin,...

This is the first part of our new podcast series Values in the Metaverse . In this series we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective. Our first guest is Kerry Murphy, founder of digital fashion house The Fabricant and the c...

In this episode we discuss: Roland’s visit to the first weekend at Coachella. The Absolut metaverse experience. Our ongoing Digital Fashion Special series online. Observations from Biennale Arte 2022 and looking forward to Stockholm Art Week next week. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor. Scandinavian MIND...

In today’s episode, we give our listeners an ultimate guide to Stockholm Art Week 2022, taking place April 27 - May 1. Joanna Sundström joins as co-host. She is a central figure in the world of Scandinavian art, as the founder of Stockholm Art Week and advisor to galleries, curators and collectors. Stockholm Art Week is a platform showcasing leading Nordic art fairs alongside many of Stockhol...

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 house Stealing crypto and how to launder it Our cover story with Nora Bavey A 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...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 Olof...

In today’s episode: New report: Last year, Swedish startups secured a record €7,8 billion in VC investments — Scandinavian MIND Unique exhibition gathers four young designers combining high fashion and upcycling this week — Scandinavian MIND Web 2.0 investors aren’t cut out for the web3 world — The Information Is this the real reason Epic Games acquired Bandcamp? — Music Business Worldwide Gallery...

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-...

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 an...

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 o...

In today’s episode: Sneak-peeks into our third printed issue, being sent to the printer this weekend. Inside the new Avicii tribute museum — Scandinavian MIND LinkedIn debuts its own podcast network — Tech Crunch With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor. Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, des...

In today’s episode: Fashion and art photographer Elizaveta Porodina’s new exhibition at Fotografiska in Stockholm Roland’s hands-on review of Kanye West’s Stem Player. We talk about Generation Mute – why silence is worth more than gold. Also special guest: Olof Lindh, founder and CEO of the Swedish startup Kive, an AI powered library for creators. Shownotes: Stem Player Kive AI Generation Mute: wh...

In today’s episode: Our boots on the ground observations from Copenhagen Fashion Week. The joint design and fashion week running in Stockholm right now. Sneak peek on our virtual fashion special in the coming issue 3. Shownotes: Standout local talents, diversity and Nordic collabs — 8 takes from our visit to Copenhagen Fashion Week With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philipp...

Today is a special episode in collaboration with NOMS, a newly launched impact-tech startup that challenges the way we produce, deliver, and experience fashion. NOMS is is a digital platform where consumers can order contemporary, fair trade garments, produced on-demand around the corner from where they live. In this episode we talk to the founders of NOMS: Siri Vikman, CEO, and Rodrigo Gutierrez...

In today’s episode: How will a metaverse fashion week actually work? Our observations from Copenhagen Fashion Week The Nordic fashion prize winners Highlighting 5 phenomena from The Meta Trend Report of 2022 Inviting Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, secretary general at Ekomodernisterna, to talk car-free cities, nuclear power, and more. Shownotes: UNXD and Decentraland to host virtual Fashion Week in March...

In today’s episode: Gucci and Superplastic’s use of ”animated synthetic celebrities” like Guggimon and Janky to push their new NFTs. Our observations on Scandinavian fashion, digital speakeasy afterparties, and more at Paris Fashion Week. Kanye West’s Stem Player. Andrew Tuck, editor-in-chief of Monocle, guests us to discuss The Monocle Book of the Nordics. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief &am...

Thank God it’s Friday, and we’re back from our Christmas hiatus! In this episode we discuss: Norwegian artist Bjarne Melgaard’s exciting approach to NFTs Visiting a metaverse rave Microsoft’s 68 billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard The nasty logistics of returning online purchases With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large for futur...

On the season finale, we discuss: Nike acquires the french digital sneaker brand RTFKT Chanel invests heavily in craftsmanship and artisans Swedish developer Hazelight wins Game of the Year with It Takes Two We wrap up our mobility special, looking at innovations on rail and road And we talk about what’s in store for Scandinavian MIND in 2022 Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current tren...

This week we're guested by Helsinki based Olof Hoverfält works as strategy & business design consultant at technology company Reaktor. Olof has made a name for himself as a writer and public speaker with expertise in artificial intelligence. In this episode, Olof talks about: How AI is used when facing problems we’ve never encountered before.  The mystery of how machines learn to identify...

On the show today: Former Christie’s boss Loïc Gouzer’s newly started company Particle. Banksy’s Love Is In The Air painting is being cut up to 10,000 digital pieces as NFTs. Is shared ownership taking away the value of an art piece? The ins and outs of Chinese car brand Nio ’s launch into the Norwegian market. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-...