Early moves matter.
So does showing up 10 times in a row. 🤓
This week marks our tenth edition of Nordic Hardtech Weekly, and we’re using the occasion to zoom in on something every founder talks about but few really master: growth.
Emilia Brandt has just stepped in as CEO of Recuro, one of the most active growth partners in the Nordic hardtech scene. In this week’s main feature, she shares her perspective on what scaling actually requires — and why smart structure matters more than brute force.
Nordic Hardtech Partners 🤝
Nordic Hardtech is a community for builders of complex tech companies based on physical products. Here are some of our outstanding partners.

- Lightbringer: AI-powered patent platform helping tech companies protect their edge fast, with in-house legal expertise. Missed our recent IP webinar? Watch the replay!
- Recuro: Growth partner for hardtech and deeptech. Strategy, marketing, and scalable business models that drive real traction. Book an intro.
- SISP (Swedish Incubators & Science Parks): The network for 60+ incubators and science parks in Sweden, powering innovation and scaleups across the country. Find yours here.
- The Yard: Gothenburg’s industrial-chic hub for startups. Co-working, community, and serious hardware energy. Explore their memberships.
Nordic Hardtech Interview 🎙️
This week featuring growth and profits in media and tech.
Emilia Brandt on Why Growth Needs More Than Grit — and How Recuro Delivers

“You can’t tweak your way to traction”
Growth is back on the agenda — but it’s not the same old playbook. For Emilia Brandt, newly appointed CEO at Recuro, effective growth isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about building smarter systems from the start.