My portfolio founder was terrified of firing someone - then I heard about an axe to the head
Chill out. Your early-stage company could have bigger problems.
Mari Luukkainen
If you’re getting PR, prep your SEO first
Hidden SEO jackpot that's easy to miss.
How butter chicken built my ultimate contact list
Thanks to butter chicken, I have Finland's best contact list of employment area directors.
In love with pain
Funding rejection number 174 just landed in my inbox, and it felt like a badge of honor.
How diversity shapes resilient founders
I talked about how diversity drives resilience and growth at Slush.
How Herizon achieved over 10% MoM growth by launching successful employment partnerships
Over 10% MoM growth story by using personalized outreach, and launching success-based city partnerships.
Startup founders could already be enjoying a 4-day work week
Achieve a shorter workweek by focusing on high-impact tasks instead of avoiding them.
You don't need €10k to validate your idea
Why early-stage founders should focus on validating ideas with resourcefulness, not large budgets or funding.
The "I need money for marketing to grow" trap
Simply adding money won’t solve your growth challenges.
The opportunity in overcomplication: a perfect time to build a simplified competitor
Seize the moment: build a simplified competitor as overcomplicated apps lose their focus and frustrate users.