Transatlantic Trailblazers, Episode 1
Transatlantic Trailblazers
Episode 1: Building Deep Tech Across Borders — Denmark to Silicon Valley
How do Danish deep tech founders build globally scalable companies — and what does it take to bridge the leap from Denmark to Silicon Valley?
In the first episode of Transatlantic Trailblazers, Mads Lillelund (Board Member, Danish American Chamber of Commerce California – DACCC) interviews Line Kloster Pedersen (CEO & Founder of Visibuilt) in a candid conversation about the realities of building breakthrough technology, navigating cross-border expansion, and scaling ambition in one of the world’s most competitive innovation ecosystems.
Visibuilt, a Denmark-based deep tech company, is pioneering sustainable infrastructure materials by developing bio-based binders made from mycelium (fungi root networks) — with the goal of reducing reliance on fossil-based bitumen in asphalt and paving materials.
Together, Line and Mads will explore:
The founder journey
What it really means to “go global” — and why Silicon Valley remains a unique fund raising environment
The rise of climate-focused innovation in infrastructure, roads, and materials
How transatlantic communities can support founders and accelerate Danish innovation internationally
This webinar is designed for European and especially Danes and friends of Denmark in the U.S. — including founders, operators, researchers, investors, and innovation supporters — and anyone passionate about deep tech, climate tech, entrepreneurship, and transatlantic collaboration.
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Line Kloster Pedersen
CEO and Founder of Visibuilt, a Denmark-based deep tech company developing the world’s first mycelium-based binder for the pavement industry. Visibuilt offers a sustainable alternative to conventional binders such as bitumen or cement and partners with some of the largest construction companies.
Within the first three years of founding Visibuilt, Line raised €4.7M and built a team of 18, leading the company from idea to scale-up stage. Prior to Visibuilt, she co-founded MATR Foods, a pioneering mycelium startup within food fermentation.
Line brings deep expertise in planetary health, fermentation for biomaterials, and food startups. Her work has been recognized through awards including Climate Entrepreneur of the Year 2023, Danish Design Award 2024, and being named one of Dansk Erhverv’s “15 Women to Watch” (2025). She also serves on the Board of Directors at DI Biosolutions and supports the development of Denmark’s bio-based innovation ecosystem.
Line holds a double MSc in Life Science Engineering and Informatics from DTU and UCAS (Beijing), and is dedicated to accelerating the transition toward sustainable, bio-based production powered by mycelium.
Mads Lillelund
Board Member of the Danish American Chamber of Commerce California (DACCC) and brings over 20 years of executive leadership in the high-tech industry. With experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups, and private firms, his career is marked by a global perspective, having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, Mads has founded multiple startups and collaborates closely with venture capital firms. He serves as CEO, Board Member, and Advisor to multiple startups primarily based in the US. Previously, he served as CEO of Benu Networks and led Bluesocket as CEO through its successful sale, earning recognition as Massachusetts CEO of the Year for privately held companies.
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Topic: DACC Transatlantic Trailblazers 2026 Episode with Line & Mads Time: Feb 26, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99927259959?pwd=t0ryv5wPTbYvBuZjSjZFZkjD1z0byO.1
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