11 December 2024
Episode 679
35 minutes
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We discuss how Finland's stability, trust in institutions and exceptional quality of life cultivate an environment that supports a skilled workforce, advanced technology and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
11 December 2024
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Finland’s ambassador to the UK, Jukka Siukosaari, and Business Finland’s director for western Europe, Jukka Holappa, talk about the country’s unique appeal as an innovative, happy and pro-business nation.
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Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff speaks to Tarun Sharma, COO of Nokia’s future-oriented arm, Nokia Ventures. Sharma talks about the company’s agility in reinvention and Nokia Ventures’ role in driving future success by identifying potential startups and technologies to invest in.
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Founder Suvi Haimi talks about Sulapac, a Finnish company that produces biodegradable and bio-based materials for packaging, and has worked with brands including Chanel and Shiseido. Plus: how Sulapac has expanded into industries such as food services with cutting-edge alternatives to plastic.
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