Meet the People
Behind Mingla
We’re a group of seasoned company builders - startups, unicorns, exits and non-profits.
We’re a group of seasoned company builders - startups, unicorns, exits and non-profits.
What brings us together is our conviction of the importance of a great connection, and the value of a lost one.
What brings us together is our conviction of the importance of a great connection, and the value of a lost one.
Meet the People
Behind Mingla


Elise Lilliehöök
Elise Lilliehöök
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO, board professional, founder, angel investor, and connector with 20+ years of experience, and the last decade focused on building products that foster human connection.
CEO, board professional, founder, angel investor, and connector with 20+ years of experience, and the last decade focused on building products that foster human connection.


Ash Pournouri
Ash Pournouri
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Serial entrepreneur and active early investor or co-founder in 6+ unicorn level businesses including Airbnb, bolt.com and Klarna.
Serial entrepreneur and active early investor or co-founder in 6+ unicorn level businesses including Airbnb, bolt.com and Klarna.


