#27 Stefan Bruun - A masterclass in company building, and how to become a better learner

Stefan Bruun is a Managing Partner at Nova Founders Capital. He has started over 30 companies worldwide within fintech, e-commerce, professional services and education. In 2016, Stefan was included on the Forbes 30 under 30 list and he holds a BSc in International Business from Copenhagen Business School. Stefan is an obsessive learner, and known to have great mental models for solving hard problems, and learning new skills. In this conversation, you will get a deep dive into how Stefan has managed to be a key-part of so many great companies, and how he adds value across several critical areas in the portfolio of Nova Founders. In this episode Christopher Vonheim and Stefan Bruun discuss: Why Stefan decided to pursue an education in business. How his side-projects ended up giving him an amazing job opportunity. How he ended up in Asia working for Mads Faurholt and GroupOn. The biggest lessons from scaling companies in Asia, and what others can learn from the experience. Stefan’s view on how you go about building a great product. How Stefan defines a great culture, and how they are trying to implement a successful culture in Nova Founders. What they are looking for when they are hiring new people to their firms. The balance between creativity and data in marketing decisions. Introduction to the Learning Tree Process, and how Stefan uses it to develop new skills in different fields. His favorite books, and what key lessons he has taken from them. How you can build a top-career and have great impact in your career. Why you should try to work for the best people possible and learn from them. How you should approach finding a mentor, and always try to add value back. If you want more knowledge from Stefan, check out his blog where he shares his biggest lessons and ideas in business and life: http://www.stefanbruun.com/ In studio Christopher Vonheim, instagram.com/christophervonheim/ www.facebook.com/BYNNmedia/ www.instagram.com/bynorthernnorway/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCqumuRHEDX-0d98baZV0TTA bynorthernnorway.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.