Why startups should focus on industry standard traction numbers in their data room
Why making your numbers easy to digest makes sense.
Mari Luukkainen
Toilets and THC in the storage biz
Tales from the boring businesses: the unexpected twists in the world of storage unit rentals.
Queer eye for the VC guy (or gal): Why I'm joining an LGBTQ+ fund
This isn't just an impact decision; it's a strategic money decision for the future.
My nonprofit is the startup I always dreamed of
"Mari, when will you start your own startup?" Here it is, finally.
Rise of SAFE monsters
It seems that in today’s opportunistic market, the concept of a clean cap table is becoming a thing of the past. Here's tips how to deal with it.
What investors really mean by "traction"
It's like being asked to explain the meaning of life in a single breath.
The quality obsession every Finnish B2C startup needs
In the fiercely competitive world of B2C startups, quality isn't just a feature.
The high achiever's paradox: Navigating growth hacking's stop-and-go process
How high achievers can master growth hacking by integrating strategic pauses for reflection and documentation, ensuring efficient progress and team synergy.
When gaming gurus go startup: a fresh play in Finland's ecosystem
Exploring the impact of gaming industry veterans on the Finnish startup ecosystem, highlighting their unique approach to creativity, iteration, and prototyping in driving innovation.
My last 5 investments and why they got my attention
The reasons behind my investment in five unique startups over the past year.