Raja Skogland

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Community builder at heart, hyper connector, fundraising/growth advisor, serial entrepreneur and investor in 100+ startups.

My team of experienced exited founders, investors, board members, investors and partners from reputable consulting companies and I have created step by step programs to help:

- Go From Idea To Investors 
- Go from post seed to Series A
- Fundraise & Scale
- Build personal brands and communities to attract talent, clients and investors
- Become a certified board member, build an exclusive and strong European network and land your next board position.

We also connect vetted founders, investors, leaders and board members to co-create together.

Interested in getting more info?

Send me a DM.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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The ecosystem of experts, investors, and serial entrepreneurs supporting your growth,
taking you from 🌱 to 🌳 and then🌳 🌳 🌳 🌳

We help startups, scale-ups, and SMBs raise money and build profitable, scalable businesses.
We also invest in B2B Nordic companies that are post-revenue.

👉 www.thevisionaryvc.com to reach new heights.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

I started The Visionary Board because as a founder, investor, and board member, I kept finding myself in the same rooms...

Same people.
Same conversations.
Same names circulating when board and advisory opportunities came up.

It looked a lot like a "board mafia", opportunities shared within trusted circles, even when those profiles were not always the best fit.

At the same time, I was investing in founders who needed something very specific.
Experienced, trusted board members who understand scale, growth, speed, risk, and innovation. Not theory. Not titles. Not big egos in the room. Not bureaucracy.

So, I brought together a team of European experts in governance and venture building to launch The Visionary Board, to make board roles more accessible, merit-based, and relevant for modern companies.

A room where board members, founders and investors are trained, trusted, and connected.
Where founders, investors, and leaders actually find each other.

Nearly 100 people have been trained since 2024!

I am incredibly proud of our alumni network who are our best ambassadors ♥️

They hire each other, invest in each other, create together, and advise one another - across borders.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far!

What started as a problem I wanted to solve, has become an active European community of highly driven people co creating, sharing opportunities, inspiring each other and actively building the career they aspire to.

The best part? I made 100 new friends, that I am happy to support beyond the board program and our community.

Looking forward to welcoming the next cohort in sunny Porto in May!☀️

Developing & Connecting European Board Members, Investors & Founders | Accelerated 1,000s | TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the venture capital space | Board member l Investor (100+) l Oslo - Geneva📍

Last November, I attended a Pre Davos event through DIONZ, a network I am part of. That’s when I understood what really happens in Davos.

Davos is not about status, the big names and big stages. Even if that’s what we see at first.

It is about highly vetted networks, curated rooms, and the SIDE conversations where trust is built and decisions are made...

I have always invested energy, time, and money in joining strong networks.

Long term value over short term access.

Joining ecosystems before the return is obvious. Because this is how you end up in rooms where the future is co created and the best opportunities happen before they become headlines.

This year, I am attending the DIONZ at WEF 2026 Event and joining conversations on prosperity, responsibility, and what we choose to build next.

If you are considering Davos, my take:

Do not come alone. Come with a network.

Come to give before you ask, come to share, and aim to build relationships before business.

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Who is in Davos? 🇨🇭
See you in the mountains!

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Your business is not supposed to be fun all the time.

If you need constant excitement, you built a hobby, not a company.

The moment it starts annoying you, that is where discipline replaces dopamine and that´s when you start scaling. Do you relate?

I wrote about this phase and what founders can do. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and tips! 

👉https://lnkd.in/esZQ3H_6

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Every week, I share my best actionable advice with 3000+ founders, board members and investors on my Substack. 

Join if you want unfiltered content.

Founder @ alchemypet I Husband I Extreme Dog Walker I Cyclist I Pickleballer I Raising Pre-Seed Round

At Alchemy Pet, the focus is on pioneering a premium dog wellness experience with the ambition to positively impact the lives of over a million dogs and their families.

Our approach combines natural science with global nutritional traditions, ensuring superior absorption of high-quality ingredients delivering the highest standard in canine health. 

We are on a mission to help 1 million dogs around the world live longer, fuller lives because a healthy dog is a happy family.

Colin Topham

Pickles has meant longer walks and getting to check out more terrain, and got to do this one with a new LinkedIn connection turned in person meet up.

Both Pickles and my first time to Runyan Canyon, a beautiful one in LA to flag if you're visiting.

Lots of exciting things ahead for all things Alchemy coming up!

Founder @alchemypet I Husband I Girl Dad x2 I Dog Father x2 I Cyclist I Pickleballer

A very energizing moment for AlchemyPet.

Yesterday we had the opportunity to launch our line of liquid supplement toppers to Dr. Ruth Roberts DVM and her network of holistic pet health coaches across the U.S. and Europe. 

What stood out immediately was how thoughtful, informed, and engaged this group is.

We covered how and why we formulate differently, including:
• Protecting product purity through cold processing and alginate shells
 • Why microspheres over liposomes for stability, taste, and delivery
 • Lower toxicity profiles through precise, low dose microbead delivery
 • Combining lipophilic and hydrophilic ingredients in one system
 • Clean label standards with zero artificials or “naturals”
 • Up to 7x improved bioavailability through targeted delivery

Lots of sharp questions which turned the presentation into a collaboration that went deep into the science. 

Grateful for the opportunity to engage with such a passionate community and excited to keep learning alongside Dr. Roberts and her team.

If you are looking to expand your integrative toolkit, Dr. Roberts’ holistic coaching program connects practitioners and pet health leaders from around the world who are committed to raising the standard of care.

And we are thrilled to be a part of this!

When I moved to LA I was sitting on a patio and heard some older people beside me speaking what I thought might be Farsi.

Turns out they were Persian and had relatives in my hometown.

I told them my first friend in Vancouver's name and a few moments later we were speaking on the phone.  Turns out he was a nephew and it's a small world.

We live amongst a lot of Persians here in LA and have made some good friends, and now I have a Persian colleague.

All of them know that change is important for the country and their people.

We are all one at the end of the day and often don't get to choose our leaders or our wars, as is the case in the Ukraine and thanks to Elon for once again putting Starlink to good use.

It's important people see the truth and that sacrifices, of the most heartbreaking variety, go seen.

We may not have it perfect but we are at least able to work towards it.  

Let's all make some noise for the heroes.

I stand with the people of Iran ❤️

I have a lot of Iranian friends, including my childhood best friend. Amazing people.

It's one of the great cultures and peoples in the history of the world.

Stay strong ❤️

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