Apidio is an advisory and investment firm based in Stockholm. The company is operated by Tommy Nordahl who is presented below.

Tommy Nordahl

Investor & Business Advisor

Competence

Profile

I am a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful tech start-up exits. I have experience in international business growth and global go-to-market strategies. I am a visionary business advisor and inspirational wingman to startup founders, leaders and directors. I specialize in software development companies with grandiose ambitions.


The areas I get engaged in are leadership coaching, strategic roadmaps, partner programs, pricing strategies, go-to-market strategies, growth strategies, product strategies, negotiations, and exit strategies.

Work Experience


Entrepreneur & Investor - Freelancer

Current

With 18 years of experience as founder and CEO, I constantly explore new product ideas while also assisting other startups in their journey to success. I work with both Swedish and international clients on various projects.


CEO & Co-Founder Starhive AB

Current

Starhive is a very ambitious venture where we develop the next-generation software platform (SaaS / PaaS) to help organizations become as effective as possible. The platform offers advanced data management and service management capabilities which customers can use off the shelf or customize to their unique needs.


CEO & Co-Founder Mindville AB (Acquired by Atlassian 2020)

2012-2022 Stockholm

Based on my product idea, Mindville was founded to offer enterprise asset management capabilities to all kinds of organisations. We grew the company to 50+ employees in three different countries. 14 products were developed reaching 2000+ customers in 100+ countries. Revenue grew to 80M SEK with a 35%+ profit margin in 5 years. I also developed a global partner program engaging 170 resellers and service partners around the world. In 2021, Mindville was recognized by Deloitte as the 8th fastest-growing tech company in Sweden.


Customer examples: NASA, Walmart, Porsche, U.S. Army, Bank of America, Spotify, Klarna, Disney.


CEO & Founder Riada AB (Acquired by Eficode 2021)
2005-2021 Stockholm

I founded and ran a Swedish consulting company offering services in collaboration and business optimization. I established four Swedish offices and reached 60+ in headcount and 200M SEK in revenue before exit. The business contained both business and technical consulting as well as license sales for software from Atlassian. I stepped down as CEO for Riada in 2018 to focus on Mindville but continued as active chairman of the board for Riada.


Consultant & Manager at Cap Gemini and Teleca

2000-2005 Malmö & Stockholm

I had various leading roles in software development projects. As a team leader and configuration manager, I took part in delivering nine different phone models to the Asian market, amongst other things. I worked in England, China, Taiwan, and Germany during those years.


Education

Bachelor Computer Science, Karlstad University

August 1997 - December 1999


Bachelor Economics, Örebro University - Ongoing

Thesis paper due 2025


Certified Board Member, Styrelseakademien

May 2012

Achieved Company Awards

Riada AB (556686-2032)

Year Award Authority

2021 Sveriges Bästa Arbetsplatser Great Place to Work

2021 Super Company Dun & Bradstreet

2020 Partner of the Year: Services Atlassian

2020 Sveriges Bästa Arbetsplatser Great Place to Work

2020 Super Company Dun & Bradstreet
2020 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2019 Partner of the Year: ITSM Atlassian

2019 Super Company Veckans Affärer

2019 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2018 Super Company Veckans Affärer

2018 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2017 Partner of the Year: Thought Leadership Atlassian
2017 Super Company Veckans Affärer

2017 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2016 Super Company Veckans Affärer
2016 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2015 Presidents Award Technical Excellence Atlassian

2015 Super Company Veckans Affärer

2015 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri
2014 Super Company Veckans Affärer

2014 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri


Mindville AB (556902-8276)

Year Award Authority

2021 Sweden Technology Fast 50 (place 8) Deloitte

2021 Super Company Dun & Bradstreet

2020 Gazelle Company Dagens Industri

2020 Sweden Technology Fast 50 (place 34) Deloitte

2020 Super Company Dun & Bradstreet