I have just been selected as ambassador of female entrepreneurship in Europe. I am so proud, and so happy to take part in promoting female entrepreneurship.
Eva from Innovation Norway called me a few weeks ago and told me that I was nominated as an ambassador for female European entrepreneurs. Incredibly interesting! The EU has created a program to promote female entrepreneurship, and a few female entrepreneurs from each participant country are selected as ambassadors. These ambassadors will promote both the entrepreneurial creation and inspire other women to become entrepreneurs. Very exciting! For me who loves to speak about both Bipper and entrepreneurial life (I’m a straight shooter - and usually receive a good mix of laughter, excitement and encouraging pats on the back) this would be perfect.
When I was informed that I was chosen as ambassador along with seven other Norwegian women, I cheered! Today I'm in Stockholm to meet all the other female entrepreneurs and receive an award from Crown Princess Victoria. That is to say - a woman from each country is presented with the diploma from the Crown Princess, and I was unfortunately not so lucky that I won that draw. But - I had a fantastic day and got to sit at the table next to Princess Victoria during the Black tie-dinner. It took place in City Hall (same place as the Nobel Prize is awarded), and this is a venue is spectacular. It glitters in gold everywhere, and the entertainment was first class.
I look forward to take on the assignment, to meet all the amazing female entrepreneurs again, and not least to do my best to inspire other women to invest in their own companies.
