Has been slightly turbulent times lately. Reminds of what is important. People who are close. Thanks for all your messages and support. Good times are ahead of us. In the times of “crisis”, you start to rethink what is important to you. Why do you do things? I stopped by to think, why on earth…
Slush China – Task is done, work continues
Dear friends, that might be it for now. Slush China is ready to move on to 2016. We’ve done a cool event, opened the gate and bridged the new team with key organizations. Superbig thanks to all who have been creating history on a Slush wagon in China! It’s a good start. I’m likely moving into new…
€1bn Kaidi deal only a good start for Finland and China
The big boom of this week: Chinese energy giant Kaidi plans to build a €1bn biofuel plant in Lapland, Northern Finland. Welcome to the land of Santa Claus, Northern lights and amazing sceneries! The possible deal tells about the great cooperation and trust between China and Finland. It’s also a success of a gradual work…
AI, VR, Drones…. and other best industries to start business in 2016
A lot of things going on in China and the world in tech and business. And a LOT of my friends are talking about putting up their own startup or business in 2016. So where to head in to? What industries give most interesting opportunities? If 4 out of 5 companies fail in the…
Day 10; Wrapping Shanghai on the Bund
Here we are in Shanghai! A lot of stuff learnt, great visit. A lot more to do still! 👍 Next from Shanghai back to Beijing, the work for better tomorrow continues!
Week II; Going out to the streets
A new week started. It’s Monday 26th of January 2016. Last week was about two things: 1) Team building (and trust-building). 2) Planning key objectives for the year (for 2016 and 2020). Got it WELL forward, was a spot-on week! The following week (II) was about “going out to the streets”. Meaning, spending 2 days in Beijing and…
Shanghai rising in startups!
Ladies and Gentlemen – Shanghai’s startup scene is rising! We learnt about it first hand by visiting almost 10 different places from the core of Shanghai’s entrepreneurial scene, both private and public, Chinese and international. Our goals for the 4-day trip on 27.-30.1.2016 can be put in to three…
Sailing to Philadelphia !
Three memorable moments from Philadelphia! 1) Founding fathers tour at the independence park with an awesome guide which took us everywhere. 2) Philly cheese steak. Was really good! 3) Listening mark knopfler Sailing to Philadelphia on bus before arrival . Realizing how your life is part of the bigger (American) story. Here it all comes…
Why Abraham Lincoln needs a statue?
Why is there a “temple” for him? Why is Abraham Lincoln so beloved? I visited the Lincoln memorial, discussed with a great American specialist of Lincoln and modern history and made 3 conclusions: 1 Person – embodies the American Dream and story. From rags to riches, never give up, sacrifice, get things done, humour, God… 2 Timing. Happened…
Experience America Outside NY, D.C., Philly
1) Princeton – inside view to the beautiful, historical uni – the priest in the church and talk on students religion – how would it be to study here? 2) Amish tour – a different lifestyle – importance of religion – free tickets (for speaking Chinese) 🙂 3) gas station / restaurant (American ‘normal’ life)…
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…
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