Ahti Heinla talks about building companies that impact a massive amount of people, how even successful founders struggle and fail at times but also what’s the right approach to build a business case. He also reveals how his company managed to pull off something that a tier-one VC told to be impossible.
November 23, 2022
Hannu Ryopponen talks about working with Ingvar Kamprad, how he was as an entrepreneur and what made IKEA successful. He also reveals what happened when he travelled with Kamprad and met dignitaries.
October 25, 2022
Micke Paqvalén talks about building award winning companies, rough times, and almost dying while working too hard. He also reveals his first startup at early age, and founding of a flying boat company.
September 25, 2022
Andrew Zinchuk talks about what’s happening in the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, how things have evolved over the years and what’s expected to happen next.
September 1, 2022
Mikko Revonniemi talks about the founding and the early years of Four Sigmatic, his burnout and the measures it took to overcome it. He also shares his insights from e-commerce marketing and how to get leads to your DTC startup.
July 20, 2022
Per Bylund talks about the root cause of inflation, how to deal with it and why founders have some inherent advantages. He also explains the fiat currency scam and explores the wonders of MMT.
June 19, 2022
Henry Nilert talks about building startups during market crises and how you survive the volatile times. He also shares his founder stories of building and exiting to large corporates as well as his take on the venture studio business model.
May 22, 2022
Ukrainian startup founder Alyona Mysko talks about how to prepare and manage during the crisis, the role of individuals in society, and the reality of solopreneurship.
April 18, 2022
Niels Bosma talks about doing marketing with a technical background, automating your workflows and having friends as co-founders.
March 10, 2022
Younee talks about her journey of self-discovery and rebellion in building a successful international career after prodigious domestic stardom in Korea.
January 20, 2022
Pierre Stanislas talks about finding opportunities in unexpected places, how to become insurtech leader and make waves with side projects.
December 21, 2021
Amir Nashat talks about working with stellar people, how curiosity leads you to amazing results, and what is exciting in the biotech field.
November 25, 2021
Hans-Peter Siefen talks about building an international brand with a loyal customer base and the role of marketing and sales in organic growth.
October 28, 2021
Sami Benchekroun talks about the three phases of startup growth from bootstrapping to scaling and raising over €20m in funding.
September 30, 2021
Ville Virtanen talks about what happens when you are hit by Sandstorm and how to cope with expectations, success and stay relevant over time. This episode is totally out of control so just feel the vibe and tune in.
September 16, 2021
Mikko Hypponen talks about how to protect your company against security threats, why ransomware is so common, the future of cyberwars and why you should trust the cloud. He also reveals how he crashed his customer’s brand new car.
May 15, 2021
Jaakko Villa talks about co-founding a successful growth company Idean and running it for many years but what happens when the co-founders part ways and his legacy is nowhere to be seen anymore.
April 15, 2021
Erik Byrenius talks about scaling his startup and the intriguing turns with strategic investments that led to an optimal exit situation.
March 15, 2021
Heikki Väänänen talks about his entrepreneurial journey from bootstrapping to raising over 40m EUR funding and scaling the company to +200 employees, and stepping down from the CEO role after 20 years.
February 15, 2021
Joshua Weiss talks about why you should not compromise or plan when negotiating, how to avoid common misconceptions, how to deal with bullies and power moves but also become a better negotiator and embrace the process. He also reveals why he did not become a lawyer.
December 6, 2020
Paul Viio talks about the difficulty of finding good salespeople, why the majority of companies are underperforming in sales and why you should not hire the top salespeople.
November 22, 2020
Shawn Livermore talks about the great myths surrounding tech founders, how to unleash your creativity, the secrets & magic of growth, and what is a nagging pull. He also shares his views on introverts and ladders.
November 8, 2020
Johan Norberg talks about the misfits, rebels and innovators that push the reluctant society into progress, the role of entrepreneurs and why this is a scary moment in time.
October 25, 2020
Bailey Richardson talks about community building on Instagram’s early years, The Social Dilemma phenomenon including her interview in the documentary, and how to find yourself in hedgehog cafes in Tokyo.
October 11, 2020
Jurgen Appelo talks about failing to find a product/market fit, how you pivot, adapt and move on in turmoil as well as shifting up to an experience mindset. He also warns about dangers in Canada.
September 27, 2020
Slush CEO Miika Huttunen talks about how to adapt to the new reality and change your business in 4 months, the relevance of esports & gaming and the future of business events. He also explores Second Reality and LAN-parties.
September 13, 2020
Entrepreneur Kadri Tuisk explores the future of education with personalised learning, why she loves design thinking and being outside of her comfort zone. She also talks about startup pivoting and hitchhiking to her first career.
August 30, 2020
Preston Byrne talks about how disruption hits education and service careers, the future of decentralised finance, and why you should avoid VC funding.
August 23, 2020
Entrepreneur Benji Hyam shares the inside view to successful content marketing, where you should focus and what to expect, and how to get results. He also reveals his life-changing movie experience.
August 16, 2020
Lars Tvede talks about people and ideas entrepreneurs, navigating business cycles, how to inspire people and have fun while remote working, and what it takes to be a lucky person.
August 9, 2020
Daniel Lacalle talks about bubbles and central bank traps, practical tips for individuals, why we are not learning from history and what’s the role of human ingenuity.
August 2, 2020
Per Bylund talks about the role of entrepreneurship in society, what’s wrong with economics, why prices are always rising and how to spend a year in Hawaii.
July 26, 2020
Tero Mennander talks about missing the perfect exit window and life as a VC in France and the Nordics. He also reveals his connection to Leningrad.
July 19, 2020
Tom Mayr talks about audio as the last medium without a big platform, how to approach the two-sided markets as a startup and why not all likes are the same.
July 12, 2020
Razeen Sally talks about the threat of China, the role of Singapore in the new volatile world, what’s ahead of us in geopolitics and what he discovered in Sri Lanka.
July 5, 2020
Tomi Grönfors talks about challenges in building a consumer brand, how to price your products and wrestle with your personal issues without shame. He also reveals why a road trip may last only a few kilometres with empty bottles.
June 28, 2020
Venture capitalist Sakari Pihlava talks about the future of the SaaS business model, how to make a career in VC, the dangers of pricing and what to do with YouTube.
June 21, 2020
Elias Aalto talks about the early days of Wolt, how to win an Apple Design Award and why startups are overhyped as a career path and what not to do when you have an audience of millions of people.
June 14, 2020
Stefan Björkman explains the investment climate ahead of us, reveals his management secret, talks about a good company board, and what’s the purpose of glue in business.
June 7, 2020
Hampus Jakobsson talks about living in the moment, the biggest challenges for humanity, who are the most interesting people and why hearing is important while cooking.
May 31, 2020
Richard Georg Engström talks about how to make films in Scandinavia, navigate unknown and uncultivated opportunities, what is impact and what it means to be happy.
May 24, 2020
Ville Tolvanen talks about finding your audience, how to deal with trolls and why virtual activists are the future leaders.
May 17, 2020
Taavi Rõivas talks about his experience as the youngest prime minister in the EU, the future of nation states and his latest movie role.
May 10, 2020
Joey Kilrain talks about tough times, making sure your plan A does not fail, running for wrong reasons, how to mix paints and repair cars while building websites.
May 3, 2020
Christopher Lingle talks about his long experience of working around the world without a permanent place of residence. We also cover economics, monetary policy, human liberty, trail running and where to find good coffee.
April 27, 2020
I talk with Sandra Luks about finding your true passion and how it may take a few detours before you’re sure what you really want to do.
April 27, 2020
In this episode we cover topics ranging from cyborgs and AI to politics, and the future of humanity. Christopher Peterka also reveals why rosé helps in book writing.
April 27, 2020The 25th of March guest appearance on Don Nicoloff’s Evident Footprint show. Discussing about life without money, how long…
March 26, 2009The 12th of March guest appearance on Don Nicoloff’s Evident Footprint show. Elaborating about money, economy but also about…
March 25, 2009Talking with David McMillan about happiness, circumstances, and expectations. http://media.blubrry.com/petri/petrikajander.com/pods/episode0.mp3
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