JD Sherman

JD Sherman is an advisor to startups and growth-stage companies, with extensive leadership experience.

As CEO of Dashlane, he led a global team in advancing password management services. Previously, he was President and COO at HubSpot, guiding the company through its IPO and substantial post-IPO growth. He has also held senior roles at Akamai and IBM and advises companies such as Avidly and Volition Capital.

Christoffer Omberg

Christoffer is CEO and co-founder of Oslo Business Forum, as well as the chairman and co-founder of the subsidiaries OBF Leadership and OBF Event.

Under his leadership, OBF has become synonymous with high-quality content, strategic partnerships, and exceptional events, drawing global superstars like Barack Obama, Malala, Simon Sinek, Malala, Adam Grant, Sir Richard Branson, Sir Alex Ferguson and Brené Brown to share their insights.

Sara Storm

With over 20 years in B2B SaaS revenue, Sara Storm has seen it all—the wins, the failures, and the fluff that holds companies back. She doesn’t sugarcoat the truth, and she certainly doesn’t tolerate wasted time.

Through her work with startups and scale-ups, Sara helps teams ditch the “spray-and-pray” approach and get serious about scalable, sustainable growth. As the force behind Break the Box, she’s known for driving immediate, lasting ARR gains by fixing bloated pipelines, refining ICPs, and turning sales teams into high-performing machines.

Aina Lemoen Lunde

Aina has 20+ years of experience in marketing, sales, and leadership and is currently CEO of Feddie Ocean Distillery.

She has held roles at Leo Burnett, The Coca-Cola Compay, PR-operatørene, Cubus/Varner Gruppen, and The Norwegian Brewery Association and is a Harvard Business School alum. She founded #huninvesterer to financially empower women and has published books on marketing. She has received awards such as Mediaforum’s Honorary Award and ANFO’s "Speaker of the Year."

Thomas Torjusen

Thomas Torjusen is CDO at Norsk Toppfotball, he'll be sharing how they’re using CRM and data insights to build a connected fan ecosystem and boost engagement in Norwegian football.

Experienced Head Of Media and Chief Digital Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Digital Strategy, Coaching, Event Management, and Journalism. Strong business development professional with a Cand Mag in Project management, entrepreneurship from Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ).

Josh Stinton

Josh, known as the "Charity Adventurer," is famous for extreme challenges to support children's charities.

His background in design thinking and leadership consulting gives his talks a unique perspective. Through motivation and storytelling, he inspires audiences to embrace challenges and a growth mindset, proving that even the impossible can be achieved.

Lena Riis

Lena is CMO of Advania, a leading IT company in Northern Europe, with 20 years of experience in the IT industry.

She has a strong background in marketing and focuses on bridging technology and customer needs. Throughout her career, Lena has focused on developing strategies that drive sales and build customer loyalty and brand awareness. She believes that the best results come from uniting diverse expertise.

Cathrine Lagerberg

Cathrine is a co-founder and partner at Crown Defenze.

With a background in oil, gas, defense, and intelligence, she provides strategic decision support to top management. She actively transfers security insights to businesses, contributes to the public debate, and speaks at industry events. She holds an MSc in drilling technology and specializes in risk and threat analysis.

Amina Kristensen

Amina is CMO at Com4, a leading IoT connectivity provider.

With more than 15 years in marketing, communications, and public affairs, she specializes in B2B strategies for global companies. She is a dynamic, internationally experienced leader and has led impactful campaigns across Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., leveraging her expertise in journalism, technology-driven marketing, and corporate strategy.

Kyle Jepson

Kyle is a Principal Evangelist at HubSpot Academy.

Formerly a HubSpot Academy Professor, his educational videos reached millions of people yearly. By posting daily #HubSpotTipsAndTricks videos, hosting a weekly user group, and speaking at a variety of events, he helps businesses and individuals keep up with HubSpot’s rapid development and ongoing innovations.

Julien S. Bourrelle

Julien is the host of Nordic Growth Summit 2025.

He is one of Norway’s most well-known speakers on cultural differences. Moving to Scandinavia in 2009 led him to an unexpected career. Using humor and simple illustrations, he has become a sought-after speaker, helping audiences understand cultural behaviors in a relatable and engaging way.

Torhill Gysland Falnes

Torhill is CEO at Eye-share

For over 20 years, Torhill Gysland Falnes has been at the forefront of digital transformation, leading Eye-share’s journey from startup to industry leader. She’s been hands-on in building its smart purchase-to-pay software suite, now used by businesses worldwide. As part of Tietoevry, Eye-share keeps pushing the boundaries of financial automation.