​In today's market, hiring skilled Go-To-Market (GTM) talent can be challenging. As the pandemic fast-forwarded the move toward flexible work, competition for talent has increasingly moved from a local to a global scene. So, as a home-grown Nordic B2B SaaS business about to embark on the scaling journey, how do you attract, retain and grow top talent?

Join us for an insightful breakfast event where we will explore practical tips and actionable strategies to help you avoid common pitfalls and make informed hiring decisions.

Our speakers, including Fredrik Thomassen (CEO at Superside), Katherine Barrios (CCO at Xeneta), Ingrid Bonde Åkerlind (Investor at Oxx), and Arne Tonning (Partner at Alliance VC), will lead a discussion covering key topics such as:

• ​Understanding the nuances of hiring GTM talent in the Nordic region

• ​Identifying and overcoming common hiring challenges

• ​Building a compelling employer brand to attract top talent

• ​Leveraging technology and data to streamline your recruitment process – how do you win on user experience both for the recruiter and for the candidate?

​Whether you are a startup aiming to build a strong team from the ground up or an established company looking to enhance your talent acquisition strategy, this event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Take this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts, network with like-minded professionals, and elevate your hiring strategy to new heights.

Please note that this is an invite-only event with limited spots available. If you have any questions, please contact Carole Ginman at cg@oxx.vc.

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​Speakers

​Fredrik Thomassen, CEO, Superside
As co-founder and CEO of Superside, Fredrik cares deeply about leveling the playing field for creatives around the world. His vision is to find, onboard, and upskill top talent, connecting them with opportunities where they shine. This recruiting strategy coupled with Superside's collaborative tech platform gives rise to a subscription service focused on delivering reliable creative performance — one that consistently earns a whopping 95% customer satisfaction (CSAT) score.

​Katherine Barrios, CCO, Xeneta
Katherine brings 20 years of international B2B experience in product marketing, demand generation, enterprise sales, tech PR, and product management across various software industries. Before joining Xeneta, she led global marketing at The Qt Company, overseeing demand generation, communication, and product marketing. Her previous roles include Marketing Communications Manager at Unit 4 Agresso and PR Manager at Opera Software. Katherine began her career in PR at Weber Shandwick and Howard R. Miller Communications. She holds a B.S. in Communication from the University of Miami, with further studies in Media and Journalism from the University of Oslo and Project Management from Boston University.

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​Arne Tonning, Partner, Alliance VC
An experienced Oslo-based venture capitalist with a special focus on new market expansion and international deal syndication, emphasizing the US. Five years in Silicon Valley as Investor-in-Residence at Nordic Innovation House and representative for Alliance VC. Board member of the Norwegian Venture Capital Association.

​Ingrid Bonde Åkerlind, Investor, Oxx
A principal in Oxx's investment team, Ingrid is an expert in SaaS Go-To-Market strategies and has a wealth of operational experience from marketing and growth leadership roles within the European tech ecosystem. As the first marketing hire at Volumental Ingrid has first-hand experience of what it takes to go from a scrappy outfit to a structured GTM team.