In my role at the Bank, I have often been involved from the very beginning, from when the company is first registered or when an idea is born - and I have worked with many outstanding businesses. Through my work, I have seen firsthand the immense drive, creativity and perseverance required to start a business, keep it running, and make it thrive.
Expanding a business can be complex and risky, so we wanted to bring in successful customers from various industries to share their experiences and insights with others. For this reason, we hosted an event at the Bank’s headquarters in Reykjastræti in November, focusing on strategies for scaling a business. At the event, Knútur Rafn Ármann spoke about Friðheimar, the business he and his wife, Helena Hermundardóttir, founded in 1995. Sindri Jensson, co-founder and co-owner of Húrra Reykjavík, discussed the company’s rapid and diverse growth, while Leifur Dam Leifsson shared the story of GG Sport, which he founded with Tómas Jón Sigmundsson in an 18-square-meter garage but is now one of the country’s most popular outdoor retailers. Nearly 200 people attended the event, which was a great success. It was fantastic to hear their stories and experiences.”