Talks with Petri

Ahti Heinla talks about building companies that impact a massive amount of people, how even successful founders struggle and fail at times but also what’s the right approach to build a business case. He also reveals how his company managed to pull off something that a tier-one VC told to be impossible.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/ahti...

Hannu Ryopponen talks about working with Ingvar Kamprad, how he was as an entrepreneur and what made IKEA successful. He also reveals what happened when he travelled with Kamprad and met dignitaries.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/kamprad.

Guest bio

Hannu Ryöppönen is a private investor and board professional who, since the 1970s, has served as CFO of many international companies in London, New York, Copenhagen, Luxembourg and Stockholm...

Micke Paqvalén talks about building award winning companies, rough times, and almost dying while working too hard. He also reveals his first startup at early age, and founding of a flying boat company.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/micke.

Guest bio

Lars-Michaël (Micke) Paqvalén, M.Sc. (Econ.), is a company builder who has lived and worked internationally for over 25 years and exited four major software companies...

Ukrainian investor and entrepreneur Andrew Zinchuk talks about what’s happening in the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, how things have evolved over the years and what’s expected to happen next. He also shares his insights into living and working in Ukraine during the war and where to find the best cocktails in town.

See the episode notes: www.talkswithpetri.com/ukrainian-startups...

Mikko Revonniemi talks about the founding and the early years of Four Sigmatic, his burnout and the measures it took to overcome it. He also shares his insights from e-commerce marketing and how to get leads to your DTC startup.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/mikko...

Per Bylund talks about the root cause of inflation, how to deal with it and why founders have some inherent advantages. He also explains the fiat currency scam and explores the wonders of MMT.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/bylund and the previous episode: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/consumer-is-sovereign.

Guest bio

Per Bylund is a Swede in Oklahoma, USA, where he works as associate professor of entrepreneurship and Johnny D...

Henry Nilert talks about building startups during market crises and how you survive the volatile times. He also shares his founder stories of building and exiting to large corporates as well as his take on the venture studio business model.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/nilert.

Guest bio

Henry Nilert is a Swedish entrepreneur with a background living and working in France, the US, the United Kingdom and Finland...

Ukrainian startup founder Alyona Mysko talks about how to prepare and manage during the crisis, the role of individuals in society, and the reality of solopreneurship. She also reveals recruitment tips, and what to do in Moscow.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/alyona.

Guest bio

Alyona Mysko is the founder and CEO of Fuelfinance. She has worked in finance for more than 10 years, being an expert in financial planning and risk management...

Niels Bosma talks about doing marketing with a technical background, automating your workflows and what happens when friends become co-founders in the same company.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/niels.

Guest bio

Niels Bosma is a passionate growth hacker, product developer and angel investor. He builds growth engines.

His latest venture is Filestar that is revolutionising how people work with their files...

Multitalented artist Younee talks about her journey of self-discovery and rebellion in building a successful international career with many levels of accomplishments and renewal after prodigious domestic stardom in Korea. She also reveals how to push your limits and be  vulnerable in front of a live audience.

See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/younee...