Opinion

May 26, 2026

Europe has the ambition. The Digital Omnibus must match it

An open letter from European AI and technology founders


Johannes Schildt (Kry/Livi), Sabina Wizander (Always Summer), Markus Villig (Bolt), Peter Sarlin (Silo AI, Qutwo, NestAI), Joel Hellermark (Sana Labs), Fredrik Hjelm (Voi)

European founders build world-leading companies. We have proven it.

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Johannes Schildt

Johannes Schildt is the chairman and cofounder of Kry/ Livi.

Sabina Wizander

Sabina Wizander is the co-founder and CEO of the asset manager Always Summer. She was previously partner at Creandum.

Markus Villig

Markus Villig is the founder of the mobility scaleup Bolt.

Peter Sarlin

Peter Sarlin is the founder of NestAI, Qutwo and Silo AI.

Joel Hellermark

Joel Hellermark is the founder and CEO of now exited Sana Labs

Fredrik Hjelm

Fredrik Hjelm is the cofounder of mobility scaleup Voi.

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