Five questions for SACC-SF/SV’s new Executive Director, Mats Andersson

Congrats to the new job, how does it feel? “Thanks! I am super excited to take on this new role. I am looking forward to being able to support the connection between Swedish-American companies and, to be part of the special vibe there is here on the West Coast.”  Could you give us some background…


Saab looks towards Silicon Valley

Advanced sensors, electronic warfare, A.I., cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles and signal intelligence. Swedish Saab serves the global military and civil security market with high-tech products. Now, the company is looking for partners in Silicon Valley. Founded in Sweden in 1937, Saab Group is since last year a member of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San…


Better Financing for a Better World

The newly started company, Funders USA, has a vision. The founder Peter Stridh wants to accelerate the capital flow to new, innovative technology-driven initiatives that have a positive impact on the world. After having spent the past seven years in global executive roles at the IT-distribution company Ingram Micro, Peter Stridh decided to start his…