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I love infrastructure delivery and I have good reasons for that. 

I still remember my third day working in PPPs, around 20 years ago. 

I was put on a Board meeting, and my boss told the rest of the board members that "I was the new PPP advisor". 

Not bad for the third day. 

I didn't know what a PPP was, nor even a what a Board was, or shareholders, or construction contracts, or back-to-backs... and there I was. 

Now, after having tendered, managed, delivered, refinanced, sold, a few PPPs in Europe, North America and New Zealand, as a COO, CEO and Board Member, I can tell you many more stories... some of them, "terror stories": extra costs, claims, delays, incompetence, bad clients, terrible contractors, evil designers, etc. 

But I can also tell you many great stories about people. 

Happy people enjoying a new and fantastic piece of infrastructure. 

These assets have transformed for the better lives, cities and even countries. 

I’ll never forget the 15 December 2012, when I opened as the COO, the A30 Project in Montreal. 

I put my beautiful and very patient Spanish wife on a toll both to enjoy. 

Many nights working at night and she supported me all the way long, and I wanted her to live the experience. 

During a break to have diner – it was a long day – she told me that users thanked her saying “Gracias”. 
I’ll never forget the joy and happiness of thousands of people that wanted to cross the bridges that we built.
 
This is the power of great infrastructure, properly delivered. 

This is why, I love that business. 

I also have two secret passions: Real Estate Investing, and a popular newsletter. Everyday, I send a free tip about business, project management, investment, motivation and personal growth. All this comes with Spanish spice. Subscribe, join other +2k free minds and enjoy.

Co-Founder and Investor

Love the challenges, the design and changing spaces and cities for the better. 

We give a second opportunity to old buildings and houses creating unique homes.

The model is not the failure. Execution is.

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Founder & Director, Infra Advisors | Driving Innovation in Infrastructure

Metro Line 14 received zero bids. Honestly, not surprising.
PPP works when risk and reward are allocated fairly. It does not work when it becomes a way to move a difficult project off the government's plate. Private players understand the difference, and they act accordingly.

Urban metro projects in India have rarely been kind to private capital. Fares you cannot control, ridership you cannot predict, clearances that can change the entire calculus. Walking away from that is not hesitation. It is good judgment.
Infrastructure funds and lenders look for predictable cash flows and bankable structures. Regulated fares, uncertain ridership and environmental clearance risks do not offer either. The numbers do not close, and no amount of strategic intent changes that reality.
What is harder to ignore is that this has been seen before. The pattern is not new. Each unsuccessful bid process carries a real cost in terms of time, resources and delayed infrastructure that cities genuinely need.
The pivot to EPC makes sense. But the harder question is whether project structures are being evaluated honestly before they go to market. That is where the real work lies.

Hopefully, this time the lesson travels upstream.

#PPP #InfrastructureAdvisory #UrbanInfrastructure

If you’re interested about personal growth, you should read this, and of course, follow Matt Gray 

#personalgrowth

Founder & CEO, Founder OS | Proven systems to grow a profitable audience with organic content.

Being surrounded by the right people is the best hack for ultimate growth.

Your circle determines your ceiling.

Everything shifted when I found mentors who were 10x my level.

Their "normal" became my new baseline.
Their problems became my new targets.
Their thinking became my new standard.

Environment is stronger than willpower.

Here are 6 ways to upgrade your circle today:

1. Join Communities of High-Performers

Seek environments where excellence is the minimum standard, not the exception.

I've found that when you're the least accomplished person in the room, your growth accelerates exponentially.

High-performance communities create natural accountability that no app or system can replicate.

2. Attend Events Where Your Heroes Gather

The magic rarely happens during the presentations, it's in the lobby conversations, the dinners after, the unexpected connections.

I met one of my most influential mentors not during his keynote, but while waiting for coffee at an event I almost didn't attend.

Proximity creates possibility.

3. Create Value Before Asking

The moment you shift from "what can I get?" to "what can I give?" everything changes.

I spent six months helping others in my industry before ever asking for anything in return.

This approach built a reservoir of goodwill that continues to overflow years later.

4. Share Your Work Publicly

Building in public isn't just about transparency, it's about signaling.

When you openly share your journey, values, and systems, you naturally attract aligned people while filtering out those who don't resonate.

My most valuable relationships began when someone reached out after seeing something I'd shared.

5. Be Genuinely Curious

Curiosity is the hidden superpower in relationship-building.

I've found that asking thoughtful questions and truly listening creates deeper connections than any amount of impressive talking.

People remember the person who made them feel understood, not the one who tried to sound intelligent.

6. Invest in Relationships

The relationships that transformed my business weren't built over a single coffee meeting, they developed through consistent investment over time.

I block time every week specifically for relationship nurturing, treating it with the same importance as any business-critical activity.

I've seen this play out over and over with founders in our community. When they upgrade their circle, their business transforms almost automatically.

Your network isn't just your net worth. It's your thinking, your standards, your opportunities, your energy, and ultimately, your future.

Who are you surrounding yourself with?

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Evarto

At Evarto, we’re transforming how businesses find and book meeting and event venues. With over 1000 amazing locations across Scandinavia, we’ve made it easier than ever for venues to connect with the right clients and for companies to plan successful events.

Since our launch, we’ve grown quickly—expanding into regions like Skåne, Västra Götaland, Småland, Blekinge and soon Stockholm. We’re proud to work with well-known names while also helping unique, smaller venues get the visibility they deserve.

As Country Manager Sweden, my focus is on building strong relationships, driving growth, and ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry. We’ve already achieved so much, but this is just the beginning. By 2025, I’m determined to make Evarto the go-to platform for venues and event planning across Scandinavia.

It’s an exciting journey, and I’d love to connect with anyone interested in partnering with us or learning more about what we’re building at Evarto.

Country Manager

As the first employee and part of the team that introduced Evarto to the Swedish market, I had the pleasure of helping to build one of the fastest-growing platforms in the event and booking industry. In less than four months, we went from having no presence to becoming the largest platform in Skåne, with over 100 partnered venues. Through strategic collaborations with some of the region's most prestigious conference centers, hotels, and event spaces, we quickly established Evarto as the go-to platform for both private and corporate clients.

Sales Manager

Fredrik Persson

I help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and scale-up companies, guiding them in marketing, sales, systems, and product and service development.

Business Mentor and Consultant

Everyday Baby®

Sold my part of the company summer 2023.

Everyday Baby offers smart and healthy products for families with babies and young children. We, Fredrik, Edon and Andreas, are the founders of Everyday Baby and today also parents, but the seed to Everyday Baby started to grow even before we had children of our own.

Living an active and healthy lifestyle has always been a basic ground for all three of us. Andreas is a dedicated cyclist with trophies on the shelf, Edon is a multiple time champion in Karate and Fredrik a professional soccer player. 

In 2012 we were thinking of starting families of our own and curious as we were, we read a lot about being a parent. In one of the many baby magazines there was a question from a parent who wondered how hot the milk should be inside the baby bottle.
A doctor had answered that it should be around 37°C/98°F and referred to the normal body temperature. So, how do we know that the temperature of the milk is safe for the baby to drink?

After a lot of searching we found that there were NO solutions that could check the temperature in an safe and effective way, so we created what is today known as the Heat Sensing Glass Baby Bottle which saves the babies from getting burned by changing colour and also makes them stay healthy as it is made of glass. 
As some parents say, it is probably the best baby bottle in the world.

Everyday Baby has since then been awarded as the best Company in 2016, seen on national TV channels in different countries around the world and is now a well-established brand known for innovative and healthy products.

Now, a few years later, we are all dads who still live active lives with our families and Everyday Baby. We have been focusing on helping families with babies and young children to stay healthy and safe by creating more innovative and healthy products.

Co-Founder (Exit)

Onboarding new distributors, retailers and educating and developing our current International Customers in Europe, Asia and North America

International Sales Marketing Director

Setting the strategic direction and vision for the organization.
Ensuring effective practices and compliance with regulations providing guidance to the Board of Directors and executive team.

Chairman of the Board

Market researched to identify new product opportunities and customer preferences. 
Development from idea to finished product. Prototype, design and testing and certified according to standard.

Product Developer

Developed our digital presence world-wide with content, photos, videos and translations modules. New websites and email marketing funnel. 
Worked with Facebook Ads and Google Ads

Director of Online Marketing

Developing and executing marketing plans that target international markets and drive growth. Conducting market research to identify customer needs and preferences in different countries. Building and maintaining relationships with international retailers, distributors and partners, to promote brand awareness and drive sales.

Marketing Manager

Managing and growing relationships with key accounts across international markets.
Developing and implementing strategic plans to increase sales revenue and market share. Collaborating with cross-functional distributor teams to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality products.

Key Account Manager

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Svenska institutet för standarder, SIS

Committee participants for SIS/TK 404, Children's articles

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Entrepreneur | Business Leader | Growth Strategist | Digital Marketing & AI Expert

With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, I have had the privilege of developing both people and businesses, fostering growth and sustainable success across a broad range of industries. My passion for innovation, combined with a commitment to excellence, has allowed me to lead companies from startup to international scale, successfully expanding operations into over 35 countries. Throughout my journey, I have worked with exceptional teams, guiding the design, development, and launch of cutting-edge products that challenge the status quo and drive results.

I am proud to have consistently demonstrated an ability to execute winning sales strategies, exceed ambitious targets, and build enduring partnerships. Leveraging my deep expertise in digital marketing, AI, content creation, SEO, SEM, and social media strategy, I have played a pivotal role in helping brands improving their market presence, streamline operations, and connect with their ideal customers. 

Last year, after successfully growing my company and positioning it as a market leader, I made the strategic decision to sell my share of the business. This move has opened the door for me to explore new opportunities and tackle fresh challenges in the dynamic world of business and technology.

Key Achievements:
- Founded and scaled a global business with operations in over 35 countries.
- Awarded Company of the Year at a prestigious business event in Sweden.
- Nominated five times for Product of the Year, showcasing innovation and product excellence.
- Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year, a testament to my leadership and vision.
- Featured on national and international television in six countries, highlighting both my entrepreneurial journey and the success of my ventures.
- Successfully distributed unique products across multiple retail channels, establishing a strong presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Let’s connect and explore how I can support your business to grow and thrive in today’s competitive landscape. I am always open to new collaborations and am excited to engage with forward-thinking companies ready to innovate and scale.

Feel free to reach out directly—I'm available for advisory roles, consulting, or long-term strategic partnerships.

Best regards,  
Fredrik

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