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
Business Development
Strategic Product Development
Go-to-Market Strategies
Partner Programs
Leadership Coaching
Merger & Acquisitions
Exit Strategies
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