Speakers and moderators

Martin Holm Mortensen

Martin Holm Mortensen
Martin Holm Mortensen

CEO of Copenhagen Downtown Hostel & Nyhavn63 Capsule Hotel

Martin Holm Mortensen is the CEO of Copenhagen Downtown Hostel and Denmark’s first capsule hotel, Nyhavn63. With 20 years of experience in tourism startups, digitization, and innovation, Martin has significantly contributed to the industry.

After graduating in the UK, Martin began his career in IT with Baltica Bank and later worked with Computer People and Ajilon. He then transitioned to the software industry, serving as Commercial Director and CEO for companies such as CapaSystem Ltd. and Premitech Ltd. in California, USA. During this period, he honed his skills in startup acceleration, drawing inspiration from institutions like the Stanford Research Institute, the Chasm Institute and Silicon Valley.

Over the past decade, Martin has designed and led various acceleration and innovation programs, focusing on mentoring companies in investment strategies, innovation exploitation, digitization, market penetration, and business models within the tourism sector.