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Takeoff Tuesday at RunwayFBU featured a powerful discussion on building resilience with neuroscience expert Kari Elizabeth Enge and Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen. The discussion centered around the intersection of neuroscience, resilience, and achieving success in both personal and professional life, drawing on Kari's expertise in nervous system regulation and Matts' firsthand accounts of pushing his limits in extreme conditions. The key highlights included: ✅ Nervous system regulation: Understanding how our nervous system responds to safety and threat is crucial for success. ✅ Window of tolerance: The "stretch zone" is optimal for growth, but pushing too far without tools can be detrimental. Matts' extreme experiences illustrate "post-traumatic growth" through intentional challenge. ✅ Mindset and growth: A growth-oriented mindset and focusing on your mindset are vital for resilience and innovation. ✅ Resilience through challenges: Overcoming significant challenges with the right mindset builds lasting resilience. ✅ Unconscious competence: High performers often have innate mindsets and perspectives that help them manage stress and preform well. ✅Omega-3s for brain health: Essential for regulating brain inflammation and enhancing resilience.   This session explored how understanding our nervous system, embracing a growth mindset, and even considering physiological factors like omega-3 intake contribute to resilience in both personal and professional life. #resilience #leadership #neuroscience #entrepreneurship #RunwayFBU Tor Bækkelund Thomasine Jean Chadaré Thea Wiig Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja Hanna Selvaag Wangsmo Peder Hjermann Anders W. Botten Sagar Chandna Maria Katarina T. Michelsen Jacob Thaulow Ulrichsen Martine Grebstad

You. Yes, you! Had a tough investor call? Difficult day at work? Can't get your priorities in order? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Resilience is something we all need. Olympic athletes know that success isn’t just about training or talent, it’s also about managing stress and staying calm under pressure. They practice simple techniques to keep their nervous systems in check, which helps them perform at their best. Founders and leaders can learn similar methods to navigate the challenges of building a business. That's why we're excited to invite you to our upcoming event featuring Kari, who will delve into the neuroscience behind resilience, and Matts, a CEO with a proven track record of leadership. Together, they'll share insights on how resilience can help us navigate challenges and turn them into opportunities. Tor Bækkelund Sagar Chandna Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja Thea Wiig Thomasine Jean Chadaré Anders W. Botten Peder Hjermann Hanna Selvaag Wangsmo Jacob Thaulow Ulrichsen #Resilience #Leadership #Neuroscience #PersonalDevelopment #Event #TakeoffTuesday

AI is handling more tasks than ever, but real leadership still requires human resilience. The ability to navigate uncertainty, stay clear-headed under pressure, and make the right calls when it matters most. So, how do top leaders and Olympic-level performers train their minds to thrive in high-stress situations? Join us via https://lu.ma/zz84a2vr for an exclusive, free event with: Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine ASA, who transformed a Norwegian company into a global leader, while continuously testing his own limits. As he prepares for the Iditarod, a 1000km sled dog race through the Alaskan wilderness, Matts will share how his growth happens outside the comfort zone, helping him build resilience, and sharpen decision-making. Kari Elizabeth Enge, CEO of The Do Better Business School and neuroscience expert,  who helps leaders train their brains to stay calm under pressure. She’ll reveal science-backed techniques used by top athletes to prevent burnout, enhance mental clarity, and make better decisions, even in high-stakes situations. What you might gain from this interactive session: ✅ Simple neuroscience-based tools to manage stress and uncertainty ✅ Smarter decision-making under pressure ✅ Practical techniques used by top athletes to maintain balance and focus This isn’t another productivity hack, it’s about unlocking your natural strengths to lead better, think clearer, and grow through challenges. 📅 Date & Time: 25 March, 10 to 11 AM 📍 Location: The Auditorium at Aker Tech House 🔗 Free sign up: https://lu.ma/zz84a2vr Tor Karen Anders Peder Hanna Sagar Thea Jacob Thomasine Marte Dalsegg Krista Thorud Martine Grebstad #Leadership #Resilience #AI #BusinessGrowth #Neuroscience #MentalToughness #FounderMindset #DecisionMaking #GrowthMindset

Curious about the AI trends that actually matter for your business right now? So were we! That’s why we invited Xiaopeng Li, AI Go-to-Market Strategy Leader at Google, to break it all down at our latest Takeoff Tuesday session. The Aker Tech House auditorium was packed as he explored the big 5: 1️⃣ Multimodal AI 2️⃣ AI Agents 3️⃣ Assistive Search 4️⃣ AI-Powered Customer Experience 5️⃣ AI-Enabled Security Xiaopeng unpacked the impacts, benefits, and challenges of each trend, backed by real examples, and wrapped it up with live demos. Thanks to everyone who joined and brought questions. 👉 Swipe through for a glimpse of this morning’s session! #TakeoffTuesday #AI #TechStartups #Innovation #IndustrialSoftware Per Ove Roksvåg Sagar Chandna

Big news! 🚀 RunwayFBU is joining forces with Microsoft in a collaboration that brings together Microsoft’s global reach, technological expertise, and extensive partner network with RunwayFBU’s deep focus on scaling early-stage industrial tech startups. Through this collaboration, RunwayFBU portfolio companies and Tech Hub members will gain exclusive access to Microsoft’s resources and mentorship, helping them build scalable solutions for the industrial sector. Ole Henrik Ree Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja Thea Wiig 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/danK8irm

What are the top 5 AI trends shaping 2025? Join us for Takeoff Tuesday with Google Strategy Leader Xiaopeng Li on 25 Feb! Sign up now—link in comments 👇

RunwayFBU continues to strengthen its role as a key driver of industrial innovation in Norway! 🚀 Last week, we welcomed delegations from Bærum Municipality and Akershus fylkeskommune for a deep dive into how we scale startups, foster industry collaboration, and drive commercialization. From strategic discussions to showcasing cutting-edge solutions from portfolio companies OTee and Shapemaker, the visit reaffirmed our mission to bridge startups with industry and unlock real impact. Scaling industrial startups takes more than just funding—it requires strong partnerships, expertise, and access to key customers. At RunwayFBU, we’re building the ecosystem that makes this happen, working alongside corporate leaders like Aker BP ASA and regional and international innovators. A big thanks to Ida Lindtveit Røse, Eli Haugerud, and everyone who joined us to strengthen Norway’s innovation landscape! 🇳🇴 Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghFMkHvP Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja Thea Wiig Tor Bækkelund Frank Tindvik #industrialsoftware #startups #innovation

How do you keep up with AI? And what should you really focus on for your company? To cut through the noise, we’re bringing in a very special guest Xiaopeng Li, AI Go-to-Market Strategy Leader at Google for this month’s Takeoff Tuesday. He’ll break down 5 key AI trends that truly matter for businesses of all sizes, plus share practical tips and real-world examples. 📅 What is Takeoff Tuesday? Every month, we open the doors of Aker Tech House to anyone passionate about tech startups and industrial software. Expect valuable insights, Q&A, fresh pastries and connections. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dKa6us7p

The AI Marathon has just begun Just a day after DeepSeek shook the tech industry, we had the pleasure of welcoming Christopher Frenning, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Norway, to Takeoff Tuesday to discuss the future of SaaS, AI agents, and their impact on founders, investors, and corporates With a packed Aker Tech House auditorium, Christopher took us on a journey from DOS to the Google search engine, ChatGPT, and beyond. His key takeaway? “We thought the last three years were a sprint—but it’s actually a marathon. What matters now is who can maintain the fast pace over the next five years.” As AI continues to evolve at lightning speed, staying ahead requires vision, adaptability, and collaboration—something we at RunwayFBU are deeply committed to fostering. Check out the event highlights below, and stay tuned for our February lineup!

Last week in Stavanger, RunwayFBU and Thommessen gathered industry leaders, including CEO Aker BP ASA, Karl Johnny Hersvik, to discuss how adopting new technology can sharpen our competitive edge. One key takeaway? We must leverage our world-class industry as a home market for disruptive startups—connecting the right challenges with the best solutions. A big thank you to all our guests and speakers, including Siri M. KalvigEspen Werring and Thomas Abrahamsen. Our Director Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja shares her insights on how startups and industry can drive real impact together. Read the full article here 👇