Erik makes private credit, private markets and capital strategy accessible to investors, founders and financial professionals.
“My goal is to give investors practical insights they can use to make more informed decisions about private credit and private markets.”
30+
3 decades
U.S. + Europe
4 formats
He has served in executive and advisory roles across more than 30 companies, with experience spanning growth, business transformation, capital strategy, M&A and exits. He holds a master’s degree in advanced finance from Uppsala University and today serves as an investor, advisor and board member in addition to leading Valhalla Capital Partners.
Board chair, president, GM, CFO, COO and CRO experience
Principal perspective across operating companies and real assets
Master’s degree from Uppsala University
Clear frameworks without unnecessary jargon
Every conversation is adapted to the audience’s experience level, objectives and format—from a 20-minute podcast interview to a complete investor-education webinar.
How private credit works, where potential returns come from, the risks investors should evaluate and where it may fit within a diversified portfolio.
A practical framework for examining structure, collateral, duration, manager alignment and downside considerations.
How alternative investments can support income, optionality and a more intentional relationship with work and time.
Lessons from scaling companies, capital formation, M&A, boardrooms and investing across market cycles.
An engaging, educational conversation for investors who want to understand the asset class before evaluating an opportunity.
Why private credit exists and how the asset class works
Where borrower payments and investor income originate
Key risks, structures and questions worth evaluating
How private credit may complement a diversified portfolio
Where new family offices are focused, investing trends and the next generation of private wealth.
An accessible introduction to the asset class, its return engine and the questions investorsshould ask.
What private credit is, how it works and why it matters for accredited investors evaluatingalternatives.
Erik joins Sense Financial for a grounded discussion of how private credit works, why borrowers use it and what accredited investors should understand before allocating capital.
Silicon Valley Economic Forum
Investor education with Sense Financial
Wealth preservation, income and next-generation investing.
Alternative investments beyond traditional public markets.
Understanding the debt side of real estate and private lending.
Evaluating private-credit opportunities with greater clarity.
Erik is available for webinars, podcasts, conference panels, investor education and select private events.
