About us
DriftEA is a non-profit and independent driver supporting innovation and entrepreneurs, located in the heart of Akureyri. Its emphasis is on creating new infrastructures of the business environment, and building attractive and exciting opportunities for future generations who want to live in the Northern region. The goal of DriftEA is to yield strong and viable businesses.
What?
Creating a center for entrepreneurs and innovation in the Northern region.
How?
By building/facilitating networks, funding and attracting new ideas, connections, and opportunities.
Why?
To create attractive and exciting opportunities for future generations who want to live in the Northern region.
Sesselja Ingibjörg Barðdal Reynisdóttir is the Managing Director of DriftEA. She is an experienced administrator, angel investor and entrepreneur whose passion is to lead a community of innovation and ingenuity in the Northern region.
Kristján Þór Júlíusson has varied experience in business, public administration, and politics. His network is strong, and he currently serves as acting CEO of DriftEA.
DriftEA is for
- People who thrive in the innovative sector.
- People who work remotely.
- People who want to be part of a creative community.
- People who are interested in starting their own business.
- People who now and then need inspiration.
- Students and staff of academic networks.
- Businesses that want to offer their employees flexible working environment.