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June 7, 2024

The gravlax offensive: When Sweden's tech, business and political elite meet

Sifted attended an invite-only summer mingle organised by the CEOs of Voi and Kry — here's what we learned

Mimi Billing

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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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