Erlend Bø: Norway House Foundation

Are you a student dreaming of studying in Northern California? Wondering how to secure scholarships to make it happen? Curious about the importance of networking when building a future abroad? Want to learn more about the business culture in Silicon Valley?

In this episode of Norwegians in California, we talk to Erlend Bø, president of Norway House Foundation, about life as a Norwegian in Northern California and his work supporting educational exchanges between Norway and the region.

Norway House Foundation provides scholarships for Norwegian students pursuing studies in Northern California, and in the podcast, Erlend will elaborate on how you can apply to get it. They also fund cultural initiatives supporting the Northern California Norwegian community, and exchanges for American scholars who want to study in Norway. Erlend shares valuable insights on the culture of "paying it forward" in Silicon Valley, and the power of networking, a skillset he wished he had when coming to California.

With 25 years of experience in investment management, including a long career with renowned investor Jeffrey Gundlach at TCW, Erlend now works as a private investor and advisor to startups while serving as president of Norway House Foundation.

Tune in to hear more!