Basically, all people need to feel safe and included in order to dare to be their authentic selves. This was something that Maria Jern, a proud mother and grandmother, picked up from her childhood and passed on to her daughters.
It started with five friends building websites in a barn in Götene. Now The Farm is part of the Norwegian fintech group Stacc and new opportunities have opened up for the company.
Digital payment services are present in our everyday lives and make our lives easier in many ways, but despite this, the fintech industry is a bit of a doldrums, at least compared to the well-known gaming industry, which many people associate Skövde with. But the fact is that it was fintech that was part of the start of the development of the tech industry in Skövde. Today, there are several companies in the city that have customers all over the world.
Perhaps Paula and Flor may inspire you. Two young girls from Argentina who left Berlin for Skövde and a career with game development studio Palindrome, despite having only googled the city.
New York or Skövde? Rebecca Rouse, researcher and lecturer in digital media from Georgia in the USA, chose Skövde. Her reason? New opportunities and open-minded people. Let’s connect!
After a long, cold and wet winter, the game is finally underway for Skövde AIK. Recently they won their first match of the season against Östersund and now they are of course preparing for more challenging matches with positive results.
Is it possible to run a successful company with high-tech activities in a rural location? “Of course,” says Sam Svännel, Managing Director of Elos Medtech in Timmersdala.
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Skövde Science City
A new city district is currently emerging in what is the very best location in Skövde – and it combines the best of several worlds. How about living in safe, green neighbourhoods adjacent to the city centre, the university and Skövde’s most creative companies and entrepreneurs? In Skövde Science City, homes will be mixed with business premises, meeting places and services to create a dynamic and vibrant city district.
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