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Will Klippgen 威廉
Experienced VC @ Cocoon Capital | MBA, Early-stage Investing
Will Klippgen is a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Singapore, originally from Norway. He is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD, where he shares his extensive knowledge and experience with students pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. Klippgen holds an MBA from INSEAD and has been instrumental in fostering entrepreneurship within the institution through initiatives like the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program.15
Professional Background
- Cocoon Capital: Klippgen is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Cocoon Capital, a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in Southeast Asia and India. He has invested in over 55 startups globally since 2004, including notable companies such as PropertyGuru and ReferralCandy.12
- Zoomit.com: He co-founded this price comparison portal, which later merged with Kelkoo and was sold to Yahoo! for €475 million in 2004.24
- Television: Klippgen served as a judge on the Channel NewsAsia series Angel's Gate in 2012, showcasing his expertise in evaluating startup pitches.2
Education
In addition to his MBA from INSEAD, Klippgen has advanced degrees in Engineering Cybernetics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Computer Engineering from Boston University, which he attended on a Fulbright Scholarship.4
Contributions to Entrepreneurship
As an Entrepreneur in Residence, Klippgen engages with students to provide mentorship on various entrepreneurial topics, helping them navigate the challenges of starting and running businesses. His insights often emphasize the importance of adaptability and rapid experimentation in today's startup environment.35
Klippgen's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username alwaysinnovate, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial community.
Highlights
Yesterday, I had the privilege of engaging in a deep and insightful conversation with three esteemed members of the Norwegian Parliament alongside business maverick Birgit Nistad. We discussed critical issues related to Norwegian fiscal policy and the importance of creating an environment that attracts investment while ensuring sustainable economic growth.
A heartfelt thank you to Margret Hagerup, prominent member of the Standing Committee on Education and Research, and to Heidi Nordby Lunde and Sveinung Stensland, both influential voices on the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Really appreciated you taking time out from your busy schedules for this.
#Norway #FiscalPolicy #Innovation #EconomicGrowth
Hello founders in Bangladesh; Cocoon Capital is headed back to Dhaka! We'll be in town for the Bangladesh Startup Summit 2024 and we are hosting another edition of our Cocoon Capital Mentoring Hours. This is an opportunity for a 1-1 mentoring session on Friday, 26 July.
📍 Event details: Date: 26 July 2024 Time: 4 PM - 7 PM (GMT +6) Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
👥 Meet our experts: Michael Blakey, Managing Partner Zong Xi SIA, Investment Director
🔗 Limited spots available! Register now at: bit.ly/ccmh_dhaka
#venturecapital #mentorship #dhaka #cocooncapital #daretochange
