Pär-Jörgen Pärson

GP @northzoneVC - early investors in @Spotify @izettle @hopin @trustpilot @kahoot @spring_health @fubotv @personio @tier @forto #flink @nakdfashion @HomaGames

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

https://t.co/uKwdhWcqdT

[Calin Fabri @CalinFabri]

Here is my conversation with PJ (@pjparson ), General Partner at the €1 billion multi-stage venture capital fund, @northzoneVC

He led the investments in @Spotify (now a $123 billion giant!), Avito (sold for $2.7 billion), and iZettle the payment company acquired by PayPal for $2.2 billion.

We delve into:
✨ The common threads among category-defining entrepreneurs like @eldsjal , emphasising their unquenchable thirst for improvement and a desire to prove something important . PJ highlights the "reality distortion" needed for founders to believe in their vision, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds.

✨ PJ's perspective on the European tech scene, challenging the common narrative of it being discounted. He points out the tenfold increase in capital availability and the 3.5 million strong tech workforce. He also shares his optimism about Europe's potential, highlighting the shift in mindset and focus on solutions. @euacchq , @euaccofficial

✨ A fascinating detour into "Heavy Metal Management," a theory PJ co-authored that explores the deep devotion of heavy metal fans and its lessons for business, emphasizing emotional connection, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

✨ His evolving definition of success and his commitment to giving back through his foundation focused on mental health and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Link in bio! Enjoy!

[Vatnik Soup @P_Kallioniemi]

After 9/11, NATO's Article 5 was invoked for the first (and only) time ever by the United States.

Troops from the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, Spain, Poland, Norway, Romania, Turkey, New Zealand, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Finland, and many others joined the fight in Afghanistan.

More than one thousand of these soldiers paid the ultimate price.

JD Vance - Have you said 'thank you' once for their sacrifice?

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@rabois That’s called war profiteering and was used to be seen as a treasonous act - but not by the current admin.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@VZelenskyUA is the Churchill of the present day and Trump is on the wrong side of history taking sides with the aggressor Vladimir Putin

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@VZelenskyUA is the Churchill of our times. Please United States, get on the right side of history!

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@mpawlo @northzoneVC 🤘🙏

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@MaximumEffort @fuboTV Fantastic!

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@JeromeAdamsMD So sad. Even Russia has lower pregnancy related mortalitet rates. France has one third of US rate.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@oskarglauser @eldsjal Karaoke feature required then

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

It’s sad to see how @twitter is transforming into a culture war platform increasingly devoid of civil discourse.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@jakealesz @Tesla @elonmusk Totally agree that @tesla was a super important trailblazer! At some point @elonmusk went off the rails and is now destroying the @tesla brand value for people like me.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

I would never ever buy a @Tesla. And it’s due to the totally wacko world view and antisemitism of @elonmusk

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@WLarsten @Tesla @elonmusk Check his own tweets about Soros and other organizations led by Jewish personalities. Very clear antisemitic statements in my book. He had ample chance to correct his statements but chose not to.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@DrewRollerMusic @Tesla @elonmusk I sure did! Was born a white male in a peaceful country with free education and healthcare.

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@jakealesz @Tesla @elonmusk An 19 year old Lexus Hybrid - so its about time to look for a new one

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@jakealesz @Tesla @elonmusk Geely is not a lot better, that’s for sure

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

@karmsingh @Tesla @elonmusk Fair point - but its also a platform where I can still express my views - even if displeasing its owner @elonmusk - hopefully he will take stock and realize that I’m not the only one

[Morgan Johansson @johanssonmorgan]

Idag för 78 år sedan kapitulerade det nazistiska Tyskland. Kriget hade kostat miljoner människor livet.

En av Hitlers hejdukar var svensk, Gustaf Ekström. Han flydde som en hund hem till Sverige.

1988 var han med om att grunda Sverigedemokraterna, SD.

https://t.co/FZzRW7dM2j

[Pär-Jörgen Pärson @pjparson]

Humbled:-)

[Mikael Pawlo @mpawlo]

The OG beast in Swedish VC @pjparson celebrates 20 years with @northzoneVC according to LinkedIn 🥂🎸