Silicon Valley Nordic Beat

Editorial Column: We Need to Lift the Martas of AI When I worked for a daily financial newspaper in Sweden, I once worked on a real scoop for the front page involving the Central Bank. The female editor-in-chief came to my desk. “This is great work, Margaretha, but could you get a woman to say this instead,” she said, pointing at one of my quotes from an expert. What? Read the whole column in Silicon Valley Nordic Beat: www.svnordicbeat.com! #womensday2025 #AI

Editorial Column: We Need to Lift the Martas of AI When I worked for a daily financial newspaper in Sweden, I once worked on a real scoop for the front page involving the Central Bank. The female editor-in-chief came to my desk. “This is great work, Margaretha, but could you get a woman to say this instead,” she said, pointing at one of my quotes from an expert. What? Read the whole column in Silicon Valley Nordic Beat: www.svnordicbeat.com! #womensday2025 #AI

ManoMotion secures funding for XR project in Silicon Valley Six of the 13 Swedish XR projects pitching at Vinnova’s event at Ericsson’s D-15 Lab in December last year have advanced and secured funding for collaborations in Silicon Valley. One of them is ManoMotion, which develops hand interaction solutions for XR.

ManoMotion secures funding for XR project in Silicon Valley Six of the 13 Swedish XR projects pitching at Vinnova’s event at Ericsson’s D-15 Lab in December last year have advanced and secured funding for collaborations in Silicon Valley. One of them is ManoMotion, which develops hand interaction solutions for XR.

Denmark is Looking into Defense Tech in Silicon Valley Denmark is ramping up defense investments after years of underfunding, responding to shifting geopolitical tensions. EIFO’s Emily Hansen is in Silicon Valley, reporting back about tech defense trends and opportunities. Read the whole interview (and subscribe) in Silicon Valley Nordic Beat (www.svnordicbeat.com).

San Jose-based Infinera Is Now Team Nokia Nokia has finalized its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, aiming to enhance its capabilities in optical technology. Read more on Silicon Valley Nordic Beat!

So much is at risk right now—research, global relationships, knowledge. Wallenberg Hall stands as a testament to the vast academic collaboration between the Nordics and top U.S. institutions.

Verge’s electric motorcycles are turning heads in Silicon Valley—literally. With a sleek design, insane torque, and a fresh round of funding in progress—they’re hitting U.S. roads this summer. Price tag: $30,000.

Verge’s EV Motorcycles Are Turning Heads at Silicon Valley Mall With showrooms in San Jose and Los Angeles and a new capital round underway, Verge and Head of U.S. Operations Pekka P?rn?nen are gearing up to start delivering for American roads this summer. Read the whole story on Silicon Valley Nordic Beat, and subscribe (still free): www.svnordicbeat.com #Finnish #Estonia #Motorbikes #EV

Stanford prepares for DOGE Stanford University has announced a hiring freeze due to potential federal funding cuts. The university has strong ties to Nordic institutions through research collaborations and is home to Wallenberg Hall.