Audun Abelsnes
Login to view DISC.Audun Abelsnes is the Managing Director for Techstars Middle East and a voting member of the Techstars Investment Committee. He specializes in sourcing, investing in, and scaling startups in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, and AI. He is also a seasoned lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School and has previously led successful accelerators in Paris and Norway.
He is deeply engaged in the global innovation ecosystem, frequently speaking at events to connect with innovators and investors across different regions. Audun is passionate about unlocking founder growth and forging transformational partnerships, often promoting and mentoring founders from his programs. He has been described as resourceful, energetic, and straightforward by colleagues.
Unique fact: The startups selected during his tenure as a Managing Director have achieved a combined market capitalization of over $1. 6 billion.
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