Kristian Bye US on Clubhouse

Bio

Director for Innovation Norway in Silicon Valley, Palo Alto. Helping Norwegian startups and scale ups connect with the Bay Area eco system. Entrepreneur with two exits and a small portfolio of personal angel investments. Co-founder of BRIGHT Products who became lead supplier of solar lamps & phone chargers to the UNHCR under my leadership 2011-2015. Former strategic advisor and VP Marketing in reMarkable, the paper tablet. Main shareholder and strategic advisor to BEDD, the modular system for urban gardening.

18 years as partner, CEO and senior advisor in leading Norwegian ad agencies. Chair of the Norwegian advertising and design association 2007-2009.

Engaged in the fields of entrepreneurship, social startups, design and tech for real problem solving and imagination as fuel for sustainable development.

Currently living with my entrepreneur wife Katja and our happy family in Palo Alto, CA.