Niklas Zennstrom
Swedish entrepreneur and CEO of Atomico | Co-founder of Skype and KaZaA
Niklas Zennstrom is a Digital Transformation speaker who has appeared at 1 event including Brilliant Minds, most recently in 2016.
- 1 event
- 3 co-speakers
About
Niklas Zennström is a Swedish entrepreneur, technology investor, and philanthropist who has shaped the digital landscape through groundbreaking ventures. He co-founded KaZaA, the revolutionary file-sharing service that transformed how people accessed digital content, and later co-founded Skype alongside Janus Friis, serving as CEO of the internet telephony provider until March 2008.
Under his leadership, Skype became one of the world's most recognizable communication platforms. Today, Zennström serves as founder and CEO of Atomico, a European venture capital firm based in London.
Through Atomico, he continues to identify and support the next generation of technology companies, leveraging his extensive experience building disruptive platforms. His journey from entrepreneur to investor demonstrates a deep understanding of both the technical and business challenges facing technology startups, making him uniquely positioned to guide emerging companies through rapid scaling and market transformation.
What Niklas Talks About
Building and scaling disruptive technology platforms
The evolution of peer-to-peer technology and its market impact
European venture capital and supporting tech entrepreneurship
Transitioning from founder to investor: lessons from the trenches
Creating global communication solutions that change user behavior
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Minds | 2016 | 1 |
At a Glance
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Similar Speakers
Related by topic and shared stages
Explore related directories
Conferences, directories, and industries connected to Niklas Zennstrom