Norway's Startup Ecosystem: Championing Entrepreneurship and Driving Change | Fredrik Harestad, Founder & CEO of Unlisted

Fredrik Harestad is the Founder and CEO of Unlisted, a platform that helps private companies manage ownership, shareholders, employee stock options, and fundraising.In this episode, we talk about:The story behind building Unlisted and the lessons learned along the way.How he and other entrepreneurs are working to influence government policy on wealth tax, exit tax, and the future of Norwegian entrepreneurship.The unintended effects of Norway's oil and gas success on innovation, ambition, and risk-taking.What needs to change for Norway to become an even stronger environment for founders and high-growth companies.This is about conviction and the policies that will shape the next generation of Norwegian entrepreneurs. Whether you're a founder, investor, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of innovation, you'll find plenty of insights in this episode.Claudine Ang is a former London Corporate Finance/M&A/Technology lawyer with a passion for innovation. Her podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with innovators, exploring transformative ideas and enterprises, and the individuals behind them.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode:🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss a conversation.💼 Connect with me, Claudine Ang, on LinkedIn for more insights, conversations, and behind-the-scenes content from fearless innovators: https://tr.ee/uSX6ws📩 Subscribe to our socials and the newsletter for the key takeaways from every episode: https://linktr.ee/decodedlabcoIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with someone in your network who would enjoy it too.