About Us
Entrepreneurs Without Borders is a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs from around the globe. Founded by serial entrepreneur, innovation strategist and business coach Donnie SC Lygonis, our mission is to foster a collaborative environment where women can share ideas, connect with investors, and accelerate the growth of their startups.
Every two weeks, we host dynamic sessions that bring together a diverse group of female entrepreneurs. These biweekly gatherings provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic partnerships, all aimed at driving innovation and business success. Our events are designed to cultivate a supportive community where women can gain insights, share experiences, and receive the guidance necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.
At Entrepreneurs Without Borders, we are committed to making a significant impact on the global business ecosystem by championing female-led ventures. We believe that by supporting women in business, we contribute to broader societal progress and the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our efforts are focused on promoting gender equality, economic growth, and sustainable development, creating a ripple effect that benefits communities worldwide.
Under the leadership of Donnie Lygonis, our organization is driven by a passion for social change and economic empowerment. Donnie’s extensive experience and unwavering dedication to creating positive global impact form the backbone of Entrepreneurs Without Borders. His vision is to build a world where entrepreneurial women can thrive, innovate, and lead the charge towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Join us at Entrepreneurs Without Borders, where we are not just nurturing businesses but also building a better world—one idea, one connection, and one startup at a time.
Driving Innovation with Values in Our Startup World
The Team
Donnie SC Lygonis
Donnie SC Lygonis is a visionary leader and founder of Entrepreneurs Without Borders, where he has been fostering social change and economic empowerment since 2016. With over 14 years of experience as an Innovation Strategist and Business Coach at KTH Innovation, Donnie has guided researchers and students at Stockholm’s Royal Institute of Technology to transform ideas into impactful products and services. His work is deeply rooted in a passion for global progress, particularly in supporting entrepreneurial women to lead and innovate toward a more inclusive future. Driven by his commitment to exponential technologies, Donnie collaborates with changemakers who aspire to reshape and heal our world. His unwavering dedication is the heart of his leadership, inspiring others to pursue meaningful impact.
Deborah Lygonis
Deborah has more than 30 years’ experience in founding, managing and supporting tech start-ups. She has an extensive knowledge in the art of starting and growing a business, building communities and business development. She divides her time between coaching companies as well as running her own startup Friendbase. Deborah serves as both a board member and the CFO at Entrepreneurs Without Borders.
Miranda Mesingseth
Miranda is originally from the US, and has been living in Sweden for more than 7 years. She's passionate about building early stage, scale-up and hyper growth businesses primarily working in tech and impact. Her background is in strategy & operations leadership, working with executives to create high performing teams and operational rhythms, while driving strategic thinking & leading project execution across both commercial and R&D teams. She's been working with EWB since August of 2024 to help to refine the initial offerings, business model, source our first cohort of female entrepreneurs and support fundraising efforts.
Bita Baghestani
Bita, an Iranian entrepreneur with a background in Industrial Engineering and Entrepreneurship, moved to Sweden to expand her impact and connect with diverse cultures. With extensive experience in scaling startups, she specializes in strategic growth and sustainable business practices, with a strong commitment to female entrepreneurship. At EWB, she is focused on advancing their innovative franchising model across Europe, refining business strategies, and building partnerships with ecosystem builders and sustainability-driven ventures. Through her efforts, Bita supports EWB’s mission to create an equitable and impactful startup landscape throughout the European market.
Mitch Miller
With 16 years of experience spanning startups, strategy, and education, Mitch is a builder of businesses and communities. He’s co-founded companies in health-tech and gourmet foods, raised early-stage funding, and partnered with global brands—all while championing socially conscious entrepreneurship. As Head of Development at Entrepreneurs Without Borders, Mitch is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs in underserved markets and nurturing the next wave of world-changers. A lifelong learner with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Educational, he believes in the power of big ideas, bold moves, and making a lasting difference in communities across the globe.
Eva Lundström
Eva is based in Sweden and brings a passion for sustainability and circular economy, backed by her Master’s in Service Management with a sustainability focus. Her expertise includes LCA, circular, economy and ecological footprint analysis, with project management and event expertise as well. Since joining EWB in 2024, Eva has spearheaded the Summit and Award event, enhancing networking initiatives, and fostering collaborations with startups that drive positive change in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.Â