Mette Lykke

Mette Lykke is a highly successful Danish entrepreneur who has made her mark in the sustainability space in Europe. She is the founder of TooGoodToGo, which partners with approximately 30,000 businesses in the food industry to combat food waste. TooGoodToGo offers businesses a platform to sell their surplus food at discounted prices. Prior to this, Mette co-founded Endomondo, a social fitness community that allowed real-time GPS tracking of running. The company was later acquired by Under Armour for $85 million, and Mette continued to serve as its CEO until 2017. Mette's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to have patience and dedication, as building a high-value business takes time. Her leadership and entrepreneurial skills have earned her numerous accolades, including the Danish Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 and the Nordic Startup Award for Best Founder in Denmark in 2018. Mette's vision is to build businesses that have a positive impact on society and the environment.