Morning Walk & Talk San Francisco with Simon and Mikael.
Meet Midguard Systems founders Simon and Mikael as they share their journey to Drone Independence.
From Vaasa, Finland, to the Startup World Cup Finals in Silicon Valley!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Ferry Building, San Francisco
What drives two Nordic entrepreneurs to challenge the future of drone technology and build a company with global ambitions?
Join us for an inspiring Morning Walk & Talk along San Francisco's waterfront, featuring Simon Hästö and Mikael Holmqvist, founders of Midguard Systems, as they prepare to take the stage at the Startup World Cup Finals.
During this guided walk, we'll discover the story behind Midguard Systems, the founders' vision for drone independence, and why their technology matters for Europe, the United States, and the global market.
Let's walk, talk, and explore:
The Founders' Journey: What inspired Simon and Mikael to build Midguard Systems?
Drone Independence: Why technological sovereignty, resilience, and innovation matter more than ever.
The Silicon Valley Challenge: Their ambitions, expectations, and strategy for the Startup World Cup Finals.
Investors & Strategic Partners: Who they want to meet in San Francisco and what opportunities they are seeking.
Scaling Globally: How Nordic innovation can create international impact.
This is more than a morning walk. It's an opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, technology leaders, and potential partners to connect directly with two ambitious Nordic founders.
Hosted by CleanTech Region Group and Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley.
Walk with us. Meet the founders. Explore the future of drone independence. We will grab a coffee along the walk or when we arrive back at the Ferry Building.
Welcome to San Francisco – where Nordic innovation meets global opportunity!
Main Partner: Calejo Hybrid Intelligence University Of Vaasa and Absolicon Solar Concentrator AB.
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