Espen Folmo is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of interests and experiences. He holds a PhD in psychology, with a focus on bridging the gap between specific and general factors in psychotherapy. He is the Head of Quality Lab for Psychotherapy at The Norwegian National Advisory Unit, where he measures adherence and quality for Mentalization-based treatment (MBT), an evidence-based treatment for borderline personality disorder. He is also co-authoring a manual on MBT.

In addition to his psychology background, Espen is an Executive Coach and Consultant at Kvintessens AS, where he helps organizations and individuals become change agents. He holds an Executive Master in Consulting and Coaching for Change (EMC) from INSEAD and an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership, with a focus on blockchain technology, AI, and IoT. He is also learning Smart Contract programming and DeFi.

Espen has a diverse educational background, with previous studies in economics, journalism, medicine, and professional studies in classical guitar. In fact, he was a soloist in Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” at the age of 21.

Lastly, Espen has a strong interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, supporting Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal in their belief that Bitcoin will become a single global currency.

Overall, Espen is a skilled and knowledgeable individual with a unique and diverse background suitable for many endeavors.