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Our Story
Empowering Innovators. Building Communities.
We bring together ambitious leaders from across Europe and beyond, creating a trusted international community where knowledge, connections and opportunities drive personal and business growth.
Our practical board training programs combine real-world simulations, strategic insights and expertise from experienced board members, governance experts and investors. Participants gain the skills, confidence and network to succeed in board roles and accelerate their portfolio careers.
More than a training program, The Visionary Board offers lifetime access to a carefully selected community of leaders who support one another in accessing board positions, investments, partnerships and new ventures.
Founded by Raja Skogland, serial entrepreneur, investor in over 100 startups and experienced board member, The Visionary Board builds on more than a decade of experience supporting founders, CEOs and investors.
Since 2024, we have brought together over 130 leaders from different industries and countries, creating meaningful connections and opportunities that extend far beyond the boardroom.
Welcome to The Visionary Board. More than a program, a community for life.
Partners
The Visionary Board is proud to partner with global leaders and experts in their field to bring together best-in-class knowledge and experience, to drive your career forward.
Meet the Team
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Professor Thomas Straub
Member of the Board of Advisors | University of Geneva, expert in Executive Education across top global institutions.
Stewart Stanbra
Member of the Board of Advisors | Entrepreneur, Venture Builder, Investor in 10+ companies.
Henrik Albertsen
Member of the Board of Advisors | Venture Capital, Family Office and Institutional Investor
Dirk Cohausz
Member of the Board of Advisors | MD & Partner, BCG X
James Green
Member of the Board of Advisors | DQ Ventures & Investor in 100+ Companies
Faraaz Ali
Head of Community Experience
Magdalena Rusin-Zielinska
Marketing and Growth Manager
Shahrzad Mashhadi
Relationship
Manager
David Frew
Relationship
Manager
Youri Gesquiere
Relationship
Manager
Guro Sørensen
Relationship
Manager
About our founder & CEO
Raja Skogland is the CEO of The Visionary Companies driven by a passion for empowering and bringing leaders, investors and founders together to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
She is also a board member at NorBAN - The Norwegian Business Angel Network, sits on the investment committee of Feminvest, Sweden's largest hub for female entrepreneurs and investors, with nearly 47,000 members, and she is an advisor at Antler, investor in 1000+ startups.
She is a key figure in the Nordic startup ecosystem, for having launched thehub.io in Norway in 2016 - The Largest Nordic job platform for startups and scale-ups to recruit talent, as well as being CEO at TheFactory, an award winning accelerator program in the Nordics.
Serial entrepreneur and investor in 100+ startups, she has been listed among the TOP 100 most influential women in the European VC & startup space in 2023, 2024 and 2025, by EU Startups.
The Visionary Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement
This Code of Conduct applies to all participants at The Visionary Board, including participants in our programs, startups, investors, connectors, corporates, partners, guests, and employees.
Our Mission:
We provide practical knowledge, a trusted community, and connections to experienced founders, investors, connectors, and top governance experts to guide and support your growth.
The Visionary Board is built on the foundation of integrity, and open sharing to create a thriving ecosystem.
Building a Healthy Community:
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Respect and Open Communication: We expect all members to respect this Code and openly discuss any need for clarification.
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Honesty and Transparency: All parties should be honest, transparent, and avoid intentional misleading or information fishing.
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Conflict of Interest: Disclose and avoid situations with known conflicts.