Kristian Aartun

PATRON

2023

Go Dharmic was started in 2011 by Hemal Randerwala. He was given the spiritual name Hanuman Dass by former Harvard Professor Ram Dass who introduced him to his beloved Guru and Saint, Neem Karoli Baba. The seed of inspiration for Go Dharmic was set. Neem Karoli Baba’s universal message of ‘loving all, feeding all and serving all ’ this was the foundation stone. His message was and is a universal one, appropriate for people of all religions and those of none at all. Maharaji taught his devotees that the best way to spend our time is in service of of the poor and in helping others. As the ancient texts of India unanimously declare, ‘Dharma is love for all beings’ and the call to ‘Go Dharmic’, is a universal call to serve, volunteer and help make our world a better place. Go Dharmic was created to be a platform to promote universal compassionate action and to galvanise volunteers to give up their time to make a difference. We wish to be ambassadors of peace, working to help the least fortunate in our societies as well as work to heal our environment. Neem Karoli Babas message is clear. ‘Love is the strongest medicine, it is more powerful than electricity.’ GD is based firmly on the premise that love and compassion are the greatest pathways to a better world for the whole global community. Our social action campaigns are based on the principles of Love, Compassion, Non-harming, Friendship, truth, Service, Peace & Charity.

Executive Chairman

2014

Aartun & Co is a boutique consultancy office e as well as mentorship and startup investments.

Chairman Investor

2021

Advisory Board Member Investor

2021

Chairman

2020

Consultant/Advisor to Professor Paul Iske

2013

Paul Iske is Professor at the School of Business and Economics, University Maastricht, Netherlands, focusing on Open Innovation and Business Venturing. Special topic: Combinatoric Innovation (Innovation by Combination). . Paul Iske is Chief Dialogues Officer and Director of the Dialogues Incubator at ABN AMRO Bank. In these roles he is responsible for open, radical, social and sustainable innovation. Furthermore, he is initiator and Director of the Dialogues House, ABN AMRO’s center for outside-in and future-proof thinking and behavior (www.dialogueshouse.nl). Paul founded the ‘Institute of Brilliant Failures’ (www.brilliantfailures.com), which is a web 2.0-approach to highlight the importance of experimentation and entrepreneurship to achieve paradigm shifts and breakthrough innovation and to get acceptance for failing as an inevitable part of innovation processes. In his speeches, workshops, seminars and consultancy assignments, Paul Iske shares his enthusiasm, vision and experience, with the aim to show new ways of thinking and acting that help the participants to find their way in an uncertain, challenging, but promising future. He is truly an optimist, who believes in the power of knowledge: insights, information and imagination. Feedback from audience: “A fantastic speaker”, “Finally someone who demystifies innovation”, “I love Paul’s concept of the Institute of Brilliant Failures”, “One of the pleasant surprises of TEDxEutropolis was Paul Iske”, “I look forward to Paul Iske’s presentation: I have seen him before and I want to listen to him again”, “A nice combination of Science and Practical Experience.”, “This guy is really funny!”, “Many interesting take-aways!”, “Attended a great lecture on Open Innovation and Next Generation Organization by Professor Paul Iske”, “Paul Iske: very inspiring”, “Beautiful speaker Paul Iske about Brilliant Failures”, “Innovation difficult? Not when Paul Iske explains!

Founder/Chairman

2012

The Dutch Norwegian Business Network was founded in 2012 with the aim to provide a network platform for the promotion of Norwegian-Dutch business and the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences between Norway and the Netherlands. The Dutch Norwegian Business Network is an independent, non-profit networking organisation interested in strengthening their existing business relations to Norway and the Netherlands or expanding to a new market.Our mission:• To provide a business and social platform to facilitate business opportunities within the network• To promote business between Norway and the Netherlands and between the member companies within the Dutch Norwegian Business Network• To promote knowledge exchange and experiences between Norway and the Netherlands and between the member companies within the Dutch Norwegian Business Network• To deliver a unique network based on the combination of the Norwegian and Dutch cultures

Executive Chairman

2011

Innovation, Trends and Thought Leadership are the backbone of every industry, whether it be the Web, Mobile, Creative or Social Entrepreneurship. NIEC Conference is bringing together some of the most brilliant minds in Technology, Creativity and Entrepreneurship from across the world to Oslo Norway This is a must-attend conference for startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, Angels, investors and business leaders in addition to media influencers, bloggers, writers, community leaders, developers, designers and marketers. The NIEC Conference will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from some of the best speakers in the world including many who have presented at TED, World Economic Forum and other high-profile events including leading thinkers and innovators from Europe’s technology, web, mobile and creative companies. Check Out www.niec.co

Executive Chairman

2010

CEO

2010