What is techbbq?

TechBBQ started out as a small BBQ gathering for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs back in 2013, in a park in Copenhagen. Over the years, it has grown and has evolved into the largest and most ‘hyggelig’ event of its kind in Scandinavia.

Every September, it has welcomed an increasing number of people from around the globe. The annual summit expertly connects tech & hygge: it is designed so that attendees can meet innovative and groundbreaking startups in the ecosystem, investors, thought-leaders, community players and  discuss the latest trends, network in a cozy and vibrant atmosphere, get inspired by trendsetting speakers – and enjoy a good old-fashioned BBQ!

More than just an event

Mission

Joining efforts for Entrepreneurship.

Vision

We want the Nordic startup ecosystem to be a catalyst for innovation, venture and technology.

Purpose

TechBBQ exists to support and strengthen the Nordic startup-ecosystem. We build communities and foster growth for startups and scaleups based on the Nordic values of overcoming egos, barriers and promoting openness, trust and inclusion.

Alongside our annual event, we are also involved in a wide range of projects aimed at elevating the Nordic and Baltic ecosystems.

• Startup Capital – an online startup-investor matchmaking event focused on connecting the most promising startups with the right investors

• TalkBBQ – a bite-size version of TechBBQ for a limited number of participants, which we are currently taking on tour to five different cities in Denmark

• TechBBQ Sapporo – our partners, JETRO and Sapporo City, brought our TechBBQ concept to the Japanese audience

• Founder Wellbeing Project – a project focused on mental health in the startup environment

• Impact Series – a project focused on promoting green & impact entrepreneurship
TechBBQ’s main goal is to support and strengthen the Nordic and Baltic ecosystem and connect it to the rest of the world. We foster growth for startups and scaleups. With us, you can expect grilling season all year round!

Meet our Team

Avnit Singh

Chief Executive Officer

asg@techbbq.org

Sadia Beg

Head of Operations

sab@techbbq.org

Benjamin Notlev

Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Investment Officer

bno@techbbq.org

Thomas Ebdrup

Head of Projects

teb@techbbq.org

Stephan Evon

Head of Finance

sev@techbbq.org

Mikkel Schiott

Commercial Director

mik@techbbq.org

Joanna Opoka

Senior Project Manager

jop@techbbq.org

Keyvan T. Bamdej

Head of PR & Communications

kba@techbbq.org

Tansu Kjerimi

Global Partnership Manager

tkj@techbbq.org

Rares Bagyo

Head of Investor Relations

rab@techbbq.org

Jan Thordsen

Project Manager

jan@techbbq.org

Auri Baciauskas

Senior Digital Designer

abs@techbbq.org

Mikael Hansen

PR & Communications Manager

mkh@techbbq.org

Allan N. Hadzimahovic

Project Controller

alh@techbbq.org

Sandra B. Frandsen

Executive Assistant

sfr@techbbq.org

Pedro Granacha

Program Manager

Maria Krupa

Growth & Data Analytics Lead

mak@techbbq.org

Roxy Dat

SDR & Community Partnership Manager

rad@techbbq.org

Shabana Naseri

Executive Personal Assistant

sna@techbbq.org

Sara Sørensen

Project Manager

sgs@techbbq.org

Amalie Berre Eriksen

Partnership Success Manager

ame@techbbq.org

Chloe Passerat de la Chapelle

Marketing Content Lead

cpc@techbbq.org

Shri Harsha

Project Leader

harsha@techbbq.org

Charles Kinga

Project Leader

chk@techbbq.org

Mette Baastrup

Event Manager

meb@techbbq.org

Iñigo Casillas

Program Coordinator

ica@techbbq.org

Goofy

Chief Entertainment Office

Cookie

Chief Entertainment Office

Meet our Board Members

Anders Kaasgaard

Managing Partner Fiftyfive Capital

"I have for many years been active in the ecosystem, so when TechBBQ asked for some assistance in 2020 I stepped in to do my part in developing the best tech startup & scaleup event in Northern Europe."

Camilla Ley Valentin

Co-founder of Queue-it, Investor & Board member

"I'm on the board of TechBBQ to support and strengthen the Nordic startup ecosystem, with a founder mindset focus."

Stine Mølgaard Sørensen

Partner at Alliance VC

"I'm dedicated to playing an active role in the Nordic startup community, so it is a true privilege to be joining the board of TechBBQ and contribute to the organization's growth and impact in the ecosystem."

Jesper Eigen Møller

Chairman of TechBBQ, Linkfire A/S, Thornæs Distillery A/S, The National Great Belt Committee and SAVE Denmark, Board member at KFI Erhvervsdrivende fond

"have great sympathy for the mission of TechBBQ. It is an important lighthouse for the Danish startup scene. It is gratifying to be able to support the mission primarily through my professional network built up through many years of participation in the leadership of Danish and international organizations."

Liselotte Hohwy Stokholm

CEO at Tænketanken Hav/ Ocean Institute

"Entrepreneurship and startups are some of the most important business areas in Denmark. The innovative solutions made by startups are crucial for development of the industry."

Michael Birkebæk Jensen

Co-founder of DemAI, 15 years in consulting (Accenture and KPMG where he was partner)

"I see entrepreneurship as being key to solving the environmental and social challenges we face as a society. TechBBQ plays a key role in supporting and enhancing the Danish startup ecosystem and I really want to support that work.."

Michael Gram

Non-Executive Director | ex-CEO | IT | BtB | SaaS | IPO | Growth | Internationalization

"I have been involved with Startups and Scaleups for a lifetime, and I am passionate about contributing to TechBBQ's journey as one of the most significant European events for the development of the ecosystem. My particular focus is to spread the commitment to TechBBQ to all corners of Denmark."