Maria Flyvbjerg Bo

Maria Flyvbjerg Bo is an experienced financial leader currently serving as the Director for Nordics at HSBC Innovation Banking, where the focus is on providing non-dilutive capital to VC-backed tech and life sciences companies. With a strong background in corporate finance and lending, Maria has held significant positions, including Director at Silicon Valley Bank prior to its acquisition by HSBC, and Interim CEO at Canute, aiding Nordic scale-ups in international expansion. Additionally, Maria has contributed as a co-founder of groundbreaking initiatives like NEST Copenhagen, Denmark's first co-living space for entrepreneurs, and Hufsy, a mobile-first banking solution for startups. Maria holds multiple degrees from Copenhagen Business School and has enriched the entrepreneurial ecosystem through various advisory and board roles.