Marte Stenvaag
Co-founder and CCO at Dreamknit, knit‑tech entrepreneur
Ranheim, Norway
Summary
Founder who turned a personal knitting problem into a technology startup: co‑founded Dreamknit to let users design and purchase custom knitting patterns using algorithmic generation and launched the product while completing a master's degree. shifter+1
Product and technology focus: involved in building algorithmic pattern generation and 3D preview features that differentiate Dreamknit from traditional pattern offerings and enable scalability across markets. innovasjonnorge+1
Commercial growth and community building: has led commercial and marketing efforts (social media, user acquisition and subscription planning) to scale Dreamknit's user base internationally. spotify+1
Recognized and funded founder: Dreamknit received grant funding and external investment, and Marte (with co‑founder Ingrid Smehagen) won the Ung Innovasjonspris for kvinner in 2023. kommune+1
Active in local sports and grassroots organizations: has served as a referee and referee manager in regional sports clubs, indicating long‑term community involvement outside of tech entrepreneurship. strindheimil