Meet the Minds
Welcome to the Nordic Secret Sauce of Building Future
The world looks up to the Nordics as an inspiration. We lead the world on innovation. Why? Because we are problem solvers. We are builders. We are as tough as the weather we live in. We share ideas openly and offer support. We believe in individual responsibility. We strive for the greater good. And we have created an economic system that encourages risk-taking without the fear of losing. Together, this results in unparalleled innovation. It's time to take the Nordics to the world.
Naimul Abd
Founder
Naimul is a serial ecosystem builder who leads multiple global and regional startup and investor communities. He coaches and mentors more than 1,000 CEOs, founders, and leadership teams, and oversees over 100 events, summits, and meetups each year. He has managed several EU-funded acceleration programs and coached at leading global accelerators. With a background in marketing, he has consulted more than twenty international brands and held roles as marketing director, strategy head, creative director, research director, and regional head. His work has earned recognition including the Global Leadership Award from the Founder Institute, Ecosystem Hero Finalist (Nordics) from the Global Startup Awards, and the Diversity Award from Växjö kommun in Sweden. Naimul holds a Master’s in Marketing and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from Sweden.
Mehkar Sheikh
Co-Founder​
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Mehkar Sheikh is an accomplished CEO, board member, and global leader in innovation, diversity, and youth empowerment. She has led mission-driven organizations, scaled high-performing teams, and built influential networks across the innovation and impact sectors in the Nordics. Mehkar has led start-up organizations, ecosystems, and non-profits, connecting countries and continents. Her leadership has earned international recognition including the Global Leadership Award from the Founder Institute and being named a Nordic finalist for Diversity Role Model by the Global Startup Awards. Mehkar holds a Master's in Communications as well as a Master's in Peace and Development Work from Sweden.
Vera Ulitenko
Product Marketing Advisor
Vera is a seasoned product marketer and brand strategist with over a decade of experience leading go-to-market strategies, brand positioning, and integrated marketing campaigns. She has spearheaded the launch of 10+ startups, helping them refine their product–market fit and build communication frameworks that fuel growth. With a background in top creative agencies, Vera has led major accounts including IKEA, Tele2, Avito, Danone, Kellogg’s, and Shell. She is also deeply engaged in the startup ecosystem as a mentor at Founder Institute and Community Lead at Founders Live, where she supports early-stage founders on their journey.
Advisors
Nutty Ventures is honored to have leading Nordic and Global ecosystem leaders as thought leaders and advisors in our journey to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact globally.
