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Sebastian Carl

Sebastian Carl Olov (born July 21, 2002) is a South Sudanese entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder and CEO of Talentium, an AI-driven recruitment platform.

Career

Hjärne began his entrepreneurial journey by founding Invies, a company that was later acquired in January 2023 by an undisclosed buyer. Following this, he acquired Playgreen AG, a Swiss company focused on recycling rubber and polyester from used tennis and padel balls to create sustainable playgrounds. He also owned TNJS AG, which was later sold.

In 2023, he founded Talentium, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and optimize recruitment processes. The company raised €3.5 million in a pre-seed funding round, backed by EQT Ventures and angel investors, including Joel Hellermark (Sana Labs), Sebastian Siemiatkowski (Klarna), Fredrik Hjelm (Voi Technology), and Robin Haak (Jobspotting, Global Founders Capital).

Beyond Talentium, Hjärne has invested in several early-stage tech startups.

Recognition & Investments

Hjärne has been involved in multiple ventures in AI and automation, with a focus on streamlining business operations. His work in AI-driven recruitment has been covered in various industry publications.

Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Social Media link

- Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne on LinkedIn: [1]

- Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne on Instagram: [2]

Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Websites

- Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne on Talentium [3]

- Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne on Playgreen [4]

Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Articles & Media Mentions

Sebastian Hjärne and Talentium have been featured in leading media publications:

- Dagens Industri: [5]

- Dagens Industri:[6]

- Breakit: [7]

- Breakit: [8]

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- Podcast: [13]

More articles are available across other business and tech publications.

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 | birth_date         = 21 July 2002
-| birth_place        = Danderyd, Stockholm, Sweden
+| birth_place        = Juba, South Sudan
-| home_town          = Sweden
+| home_town          = South Sudan
-| nationality        = Sweden
+| nationality        = South Sudanese
 | languages          = English
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 | education          = No formal higher education, self-taught in AI and business
-| occupation         = Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of Talentium, Angel Investor
+| occupation         = Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor
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+| height             = 6 fit 4 inches}}
-==='''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Pesonal Life'''===
-Sebastian Hjärne<ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/42357/klarnas-vd-och-techprofiler-gar-in-i-talentium</ref> (born July 21, 2002) <ref>https://www.talentium.com/</ref> is a Swedish entrepreneur and angel investor best known as the founder of Talentium, an AI-driven recruitment platform. <ref>https://playgreen.se/</ref> Before launching Talentium, Hjärne founded Invies, <ref>https://www.di.se/digital/unga-ai-bolaget-far-in-eqt-miljoner/</ref>which was acquired in January 2023 by an undisclosed buyer. He later acquired Playgreen AG, a Swiss company focused on recycling rubber and polyester from used tennis and padel balls to create sustainable playgrounds for children, <ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/41479/vc-firmorna-slass-om-deras-linkedin-dodare-talentium-laddar-for-jatterunda</ref>alongside TNJS AG, which was later sold.<ref>https://www.di.se/digital/22-aringens-ai-tjanst-utmanar-rekryteringsindustrin/</ref><ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/41910/talentium-tar-in-40-miljoner-eqt-gar-in-bara-att-kora</ref> <ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/41916/bildextra-breakit-10-ar-har-minglar-techeliten</ref>
+==='''Sebastian Carl'''===
-Hjärne has been recognized for his ability to scale businesses rapidly and secure funding from top-tier investors. <ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/42067/breathwork-isbad-cirkadisk-dygnsrytm-och-hjarnhalsa-har-ar-techprofilernas-framsta-fokus-och-nyarsloften-for-2025</ref>, <ref>https://www.breakit.se/artikel/42063/34-techprofilers-basta-boktips-hjalpt-mig-mycket</ref> Talentium raised €3.5 million in a pre-seed round, <ref>https://open.spotify.com/episode/48EOk6dtbe8kcfP7YhOHL1?si=539c1d621cc14e65</ref> backed by EQT Ventures and leading angel investors, including:
-- Joel Hellermark, Founder & CEO of Sana Labs
+Sebastian Carl Olov (born July 21, 2002) is a South Sudanese entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder and CEO of Talentium, an AI-driven recruitment platform.
-- Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Co-founder & CEO of Klarna, Chairman of Flat Capital AB
+==='''Career'''===
-- Fredrik Hjelm, Co-founder & CEO of Voi Technology
+Hjärne began his entrepreneurial journey by founding Invies, a company that was later acquired in January 2023 by an undisclosed buyer. Following this, he acquired Playgreen AG, a Swiss company focused on recycling rubber and polyester from used tennis and padel balls to create sustainable playgrounds. He also owned TNJS AG, which was later sold.
-- Robin Haak, Co-founder of Jobspotting, former Partner at Global Founders Capital
+In 2023, he founded Talentium, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and optimize recruitment processes. The company raised €3.5 million in a pre-seed funding round, backed by EQT Ventures and angel investors, including Joel Hellermark (Sana Labs), Sebastian Siemiatkowski (Klarna), Fredrik Hjelm (Voi Technology), and Robin Haak (Jobspotting, Global Founders Capital).
-- Ventures Together, a community-driven investment firm
+Beyond Talentium, Hjärne has invested in several early-stage tech startups.
-Beyond Talentium, Hjärne has made several angel investments in early-stage tech companies.
+Recognition & Investments
-==='''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Career'''===
+Hjärne has been involved in multiple ventures in AI and automation, with a focus on streamlining business operations. His work in AI-driven recruitment has been covered in various industry publications.
-- Invies (Jan 2022 – July 2022) – Founder (Acquired in Jan 2023)
+==='''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Social Media link'''===
-- Playgreen AG (Dec 2022 – Present) – Owner, focused on sustainable playground materials
-- TNJS AG (Dec 2022 – Dec 2024) – Acquired and later sold
-- Talentium (2023 – Present) – CEO & Founder
-Angel Investments
-Sebastian Hjärne has privately invested in several early-stage tech startups, supporting innovation in AI, automation, and sustainability.
-==='''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Social Media Profiles'''===
 - '''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne''' on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-hj%C3%A4rne-4445961a4/]
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 '''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Websites'''
 - '''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne''' on Talentium [https://www.talentium.com]
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 '''Sebastian Carl Olov Hjärne Articles & Media Mentions'''
 Sebastian Hjärne and Talentium have been featured in leading media publications: