How Swedish Startups Are Disrupting Silicon Valley

By Fredric Cederberg
 If someone had said ten years ago that a wave of Swedish startups would reshape Silicon Valley , most people would have shrugged and pointed to the usual giants: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Menlo Park. But here we are in 2025, and a surprising number of innovations shaking up the American tech world have the same thing in common — they were born in Sweden . It didn’t happen overnight. Swedish tech culture has been quietly maturing for decades, fuelled by a mix of strong engineering traditions, generous support for research, and a mindset that values solving real-world problems rather than just building the next shiny app. Today, that combination is paying off, and Silicon Valley has started paying close attention. A New Kind of Startup Mindset One of the biggest reasons Swedish companies are making noise in the U.S. is the way they approach innovation. Swedish founders tend to build slowly, test carefully, and create products that are genuinely meant to last. It’s a contrast t...
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Michelle Pfeiffer: Hollywood Star with Swedish Roots

Michelle Pfeiffer (1958–) is a renowned actress with an impressive list of films to her credit. She first gained widespread recognition with her role in Scarface and went on to star in several blockbuster movies throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including The Witches of Eastwick, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Deep End of the Ocean.


But did you know that this Hollywood star has Swedish ancestry? Michelle Pfeiffer's great-great-grandmother, Amanda Olson, emigrated from Sweden to the United States in 1886. Amanda was born in Tolg parish in Småland, a region in southern Sweden known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. She moved with her parents to Minnesota, where the family settled and began their new life in America.

This Swedish connection is a fascinating part of Michelle Pfeiffer's heritage, linking her to a lineage of Swedish immigrants who sought a better life in the New World. Today, Pfeiffer is celebrated as one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile actresses, with a career that spans over four decades.

While Michelle Pfeiffer has achieved immense success in the United States, her family's story is a reminder of the deep ties between Sweden and America. The journey of her ancestors from the small parish of Tolg to the bustling cities of Minnesota reflects the broader history of Swedish immigration to the United States, a legacy that continues to influence American culture today.

Warm United Regards Fredric 

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