Meet the leading Swedish entrepreneur and founder of Igotcha. Discover their inspiring success story and gain expert insights into the modern tech and start-up industry.
Europe
Sweden
Core Intelligence Domain: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Location: Stockholm, Sweden | Languages: English, Swedish
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
Susanne Birgersdotter is a globally recognised serial tech entrepreneur, visionary investor, and strategic board member who has fundamentally redefined the modern startup ecosystem. Renowned for her extraordinary journey from a self-taught app developer to the founder of a highly successful gaming studio empire, she embodies the essence of strategic agility and digital innovation. By challenging the traditional boundaries of the technology sector, Birgersdotter has developed proprietary frameworks that guide executive leaders, C-suite professionals, and corporate intrapreneurs in navigating high-stakes digital transformations, securing venture capital, and fostering resilient, future-ready business models.
Birgersdotter’s entrepreneurial footprint is defined by her ability to identify emerging digital trends and rapidly execute scalable solutions. As the founder of IGOTCHA Studios and several other technology ventures, she demonstrated an unparalleled capability to bootstrap concepts into globally competitive products. Her expertise spans across the entire product lifecycle—from conceptualisation and user acquisition to international expansion and high-value exits. As a prominent investor and board member, she now advises multinational corporations on how to integrate agile startup methodologies into enterprise-level operations.
Beyond her corporate endeavours, Susanne is a relentless advocate for diversity in the tech industry. She actively campaigns to close the gender funding gap, providing strategic mentorship to female founders. Her bestselling book, Pivoting Around, serves as a masterclass in overcoming failure, adapting to market disruptions, and leveraging continuous iteration as a core growth strategy.
Susanne’s keynotes are renowned for their raw authenticity, strategic depth, and actionable insights. She frequently addresses global leadership summits, corporate strategy retreats, and international tech conferences.
"Susanne is generously sharing the stages of her success, examples of overcoming obstacles & challenges. Her vision inspires & motivates and what strikes me the most is her ability being real on the stage, engaging with audience in a natural manner."
"As a keynote speaker, in a recent Startup Ideation Bootcamp held by the Founder Institute, Susanne captured and inspired the audience with her passion and “nothing is impossible”-attitude. She’s a living proof that you don’t have to be an engineer or know how to program to become a successful founder of a tech-startup. As a top notch Founder Institute mentor, Susanne delivers valuable advise in a wide range of topics: from how to deal with the emotional roller-coaster of being an entrepreneur to hands on tips for how to attract and negotiate with investors."
"Susanne Birgersdotter is a role model and truly inspiring speaker. She brings to stage the compelling story of her entrepreneurial journey and leaves the audience enthusiastic to take on new challenges."
"What an inspiration, it was long since an hour went this fast. World class."
"You are so good. @birgersdotter, thank you for sharing your experiences and emotions with such honesty So frank and straight to the point. Suits me perfectly with the Finnish blood in my veins. You gave me the piece of the puzzle to now dare to start the company I have dreamt of since I was 12 years old."