WELCOME TO BUGGENHEIM

EMPOWERING GROWTH AND CREATING MEANINGFUL IMPACT 

Curious, eclectic, growth and purpose-driven—exploring and shaping the future with a focus on impactful innovation

Buggenheim translates to "Home of Bugge" in New Norwegian, a reflection of me, Trond Bugge. It’s also a playful nod to one of my favorite art collectors, Solomon R. Guggenheim.

Like Guggenheim, I’m dedicated to innovation and capturing vibrant, forward-looking visions. I explore possible futures across cultures and communities, working through projects, educational initiatives, and collaborative ventures to create a positive impact.

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I bring over 19 years of combined experience as a Research & Strategy Manager, Innovation Strategist, Co-Creation Manager, and Venture Builder—plus 11 years as a "Bootstrap Innovator" and Tech Entrepreneur. My journey has been marked by milestones such as being an IDG Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, a Dragon's Den winner, a Retail Awards winner, first-wave Mobile game entrepreneur with IPO exit, and Certified Future Strategist.

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In my post-entrepreneurial journey, I’ve collaborated on corporate ventures with CGI, Arla Foods, L'Oréal, Kinnarps, Paulig, AstraZeneca, and Magotteaux. I led an EU initiative across seven Southern European countries, engaging young people in sustainability. As a mentor, I’ve supported numerous tech startups and spent three years as a jury member for Venture Cup, Sweden’s leading startup competition.

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During my four-year mission at IKEA, I worked globally as a Co-Creation Leader within Group Strategy, Development, and Innovation to make innovation accessible to all. This was a defining period in my career, fostering my belief in democratizing innovation for wider impact.

Currently, I serve as Director of UX & Venture Growth at Ericsson. My role supports innovation and venture development across five stages—initiation, ideation, incubation, industrialization, and ignition—through funding, strategic guidance, and actionable insights.

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Through my work at Kairos Future, IKEA, and Ericsson, I’ve honed expertise in foresight, scenario planning, innovation, and design thinking. I’m constantly curious and enjoy experimenting with new methods, yet I value pragmatism and simplicity as keys to meaningful impact.

Are you looking for a board member, a mentor with a strong network, or someone with deep experience in impact-driven innovation? Let’s connect and explore how we can make a difference together.

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