China, here we come! One of the best vocational schools in Finland, and indeed in the world, OSAO (Oulu Vocational College), is aiming towards Chinese region and markets. Really happy and honoured to support OSAO in China. Our company Mingle Advisors with the great cooperation from BusinessOulu has built from zero-to-one a connection with the…
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Great time with a few China-Finland pioneers in Finland
Great to be back in Finland! Even though I’m from here, even though I have close loving relatives and dear friends here, I more and more feel that I’m “visiting” here. When going back Hangzhou I feel I’m “back home”. That’s interesting. Super happy though good friends – and also the developments between China and…
(Thanks Signmark!) Back in China – straight into the buzz; + 3 new things what Signmark’s China visit made me think about
Views and thoughts on returning to China and what Finnish rap-artist Signmark’s China visit brought up.
The meaning of Slush to me – Do what you love, never give up, don’t fear failure (and learn)
After this year’s Shanghai, Tokyo and Singapore events Slush is back at home in Helsinki. Honoured to join and be part of the coolest startup event in the world. Since 2008 Slush has been changing the way people think about entrepreneurship and reaching and achieving your dreams. I’m particularly fond of the example and inspirational…
Revolutionary startup spirit
Hi folks, today I want to right about student revolutionary energy and Silicon Valley, and what they have to do with each other. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrVC5dm5fFc I watched again the classic from 5 years ago, Nicky Romero’s “Toulouse” and got inspired. It brought me back to that historical “revolutionary” times of Occupy Wall Street, Los Podemos,…
Inside Alibaba – it’s your values that count
What a week in Hangzhou! Returning back to the spot in Alibaba, which we visited a year ago with ASEF. Now for the sixth time at Alibaba in one year. I start to like this place… After spending 1 year at the core of Chinese startups, bigger companies and lived through the national startup push,…
Positive revolution in the world through entrepreneurship
“It’s leadership that rejects complacency, breaks through bureaucracy, challenges corruption. Doing what’s right, not what’s easy. It’s the radical idea of creating hope in a cynical world. Changing the way the world tackles poverty and building a world based on dignity.” Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder of Acumen in Slush Silver Stage on November 2015 Entrepreneurship is a…
America, the exceptional shining (hamburger) city on a hill
Welcome to The land of liberty, freedom and pursuit of happiness. Welcome to the United States of America. Welcome to the land of the founding fathers, of Abraham Lincoln, of the warring heroes, of promise of the better tomorrow, the land of hope, God, the exceptional shining city on a hill. Welcome to…
My six core areas for 2016
Family (and friends) Where is your home? Who are you living with? Who are your closest friends? Who’s your love? How do you raise your children? I realize, I need a family. I need a home. I’m 31 soon and I don’t have a home. Isn’t that tragic. “Your home is where you go.”…
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