Efraim Pettersson Ivener is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in building tech startups. He is a firm believer in a professional lifestyle, with a passion for solving problems in multiple sectors using technology. With many successful ventures under his belt, including a few unicorns, he has set his sights on building the next Silicon Valley in ASEAN. His aim is to solve major market gaps in the fastest-growing economy in the world, which is the developing markets that make up two-thirds of the planet. Efraim holds a degree in Physics, Math, and Astronomy from Lund University, as well as graduate studies in International Political Science from Linnaeus University, among other qualifications.

As the Founding Partner of TechGrind, Efraim is well-equipped to lead and manage his projects. He previously held the position of General Partner at TechGrind Incubator & Venture Capital, International Director at 3 Day Startup, and Linköping Techstars. He has also served as the CEO of eKita and the CTO of ETech. Efraim's expertise extends to various industries, from Lead Software Engineer to IT Professional, and Network Administrator in EdTech software development. His experience spans different regions, having founded and directed 3 Day Startup Israel and StickyDrive.