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March 2, 2026

Opinionated women in tech: where are you?

Europe’s tech debate won’t diversify itself

Mimi Billing

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Last week, Sifted published an opinion piece from four of Sweden’s top founders, arguing the country’s $46m AI strategy would not be enough to retain homegrown talent, comparing it to a “typical Series A. For one startup.”

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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