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Konrad Bergström (born 28th April 1971), is a Swedish entrepreneur behind various innovations in export, design, communication, marketing, technology and fashion. He currently serves as the CEO and founder of the electric boat maker X Shore.

Early life

Konrad Bergström grew up in Norrskedika, where he attended Linne Uppsala High School studying Economics and Business.

Business career

- Early ventures

Bergström founded Zound Industries in 2008, which was later judged as Sweden's fastest-growing company by Swedish business newspaper Dagens Industri, having grown by 10,932% over a period of three years. In 2018, it reported a turnover of SEK 1.86 billion ($196.2 million). Zound is the licensee of Marshall Amplification products. Exiting Zound in 2018, Bergström now serves on the Board of Trustees for Marshall Amplification.

- X Shore

X Shore, is a Swedish technology startup that produces fully electric, silent boats. Bergström originally trademarked the X Shore name globally in 1996, then in 2016 established the research and development, launching its first fully electric, silent boats for large-scale production in 2019. The boats serve consumer and leisure industries, and “represent a step towards more sustainable sea travel”.

Other achievements

In 2018, The Royal Patriotic Society awarded Konrad the highest honours for his extraordinary achievements: The King’s Medal. He was nominated as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012 and 2016.