Hello, I'm Bente

My Story

I started my career at sea as a maritime radio officer, a role that demanded precision and calm under pressure. This technical foundation led me to a Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Oslo and later to the cockpit as an air pilot trained in California. This unique blend of technical expertise and human insight has been the cornerstone of my professional life.

In the 1970s and 80s, I channeled my discipline into the martial arts world. As a 6th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, I founded and ran a major center for self-defense in Oslo and established KIK (Kvinner i Kamp), a movement that became part of a global network empowering women. For me, martial arts has always been about more than defense—it is about mastery, focus, and the ability to stand firm in challenging situations.

Having lived and worked across the globe—from San Francisco and London to Malaga and now the mountains of Beitostølen—I have founded several successful companies with international reach. My entrepreneurial path has taken me from global resource management and creative services to Innovation Norway’s entrepreneur program at Babson College.

Today, I leverage this background and my extensive professional network to deliver comprehensive solutions for my clients. By collaborating with a trusted circle of local and global specialists, I provide a full range of services—from strategic financial advice and business development to creative marketing and high-end video production.

My current primary focus is in Valdres, Norway, where I am part of a team developing truly sustainable data centers. Powered by local hydropower and designed to recycle excess heat, these projects represent my vision for the future: utilizing technology and AI as powerful tools for the green transition, while ensuring that humans remain firmly at the controls.

Whether I am rowing on the Thames, on horseback, or developing strategies for the next generation of energy, my goal remains the same: to create lasting value and solutions that truly matter.