Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard on Taking Technology Seriously

Tech companies wield more power than many states in the world today. Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard explains why Denmark pioneered tech diplomacy and what governments can achieve by engaging directly with the industry. She also shares lessons from becoming Denmark’s youngest-ever ambassador, her move into the private sector, and the importance of following passion rather than a fixed career plan.Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard is the Former Tech Ambassador of Denmark and is now the Chief Commercial Officer of Sparrow Quantum.Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.