Petri follows his curiosity and shares his talks with people building the future. The show explores personal discoveries and experiences with lessons learned. The real-talk conversations go deep where the purpose is always to learn more and share the know-how with others. Visit https://talkswithpetri.com for episode notes.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 12 hours 17 minutes
episode 37: Keep provoking happy accidents
Pierre Stanislas talks about finding opportunities in unexpected places, how to become insurtech leader and make waves with side projects. He also shares insights into the future of Clubdeck and web3 audio platforms.
See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/pierre.
Guest bio
Pierre Stanislas is the CEO & co-founder of Wilow, and a co-founder of Clubdeck...
episode 36: Efforts create the achievements
Amir Nashat talks about working with stellar people, how curiosity leads you to amazing results, and what is exciting in the biotech field. He also reveals how he met his childhood hero.
See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/amir/.
Guest bio
Amir Nashat is a managing partner in Polaris’ Boston office. He joined Polaris in 2002 and focuses on investments in healthcare...
episode 35: Building leaders with passion and purpose
Hans-Peter “Hape” Siefen talks about building an international brand with a loyal customer base, the role of marketing and sales in organic growth and how Jim Collins has shaped their company. He also reveals some amazing moments with Jack Welch and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/hape/.
Guest bio
Hape is a sales boy who turned into an entrepreneur...
episode 34: Learning together makes things easier
Sami Benchekroun talks about the three phases of startup growth from bootstrapping to scaling and raising over €20m in funding. We discuss the role of mentorship and finding the right type of investors but also some French puns are involved.
See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/sami/.
Guest bio
Sami Benchekroun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Morressier, the virtual conference provider and platform for the scientific community...
episode 33: Rudeboy makes people feel the beat
Ville Virtanen talks about what happens when you are hit by Sandstorm and how to cope with expectations, success and stay relevant over time. This episode is totally out of control so just feel the vibe and tune in.
See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/darude/.
Guest bio
Famed for the global platinum-selling smash ‘Sandstorm’, Darude is recognised as one of the most influential artists to emerge from the dance scene...
episode 32: If it's smart it's vulnerable
Mikko Hypponen talks about how to protect your company against security threats, why ransomware is so common, the future of cyberwars and why you should trust the cloud. He also reveals how he crashed his customer's brand new car.
See the episode notes and transcript: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/if-its-smart-its-vulnerable/.
Guest bio
Mikko Hypponen is a global security expert. He has worked at F-Secure since 1991.
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episode 31: Founder non grata
Jaakko Villa talks about co-founding a successful growth company Idean and running it for many years but what happens when the co-founders part ways and his legacy is nowhere to be seen anymore. We also cover how to transform from direct sales to digital sales processes and what is an ethical design agency.
See the episode notes and transcript: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/founder-non-grata/...
episode 30: The golden right of first refusal
Erik Byrenius talks about scaling his startup and the intriguing turns with strategic investments that led to an optimal exit situation. He also shares his lessons from +50 angel investments and where to find the best ice-cream in Manhattan.
See the episode notes and transcript: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/erik-byrenius.
Guest bio
Erik Byrenius is a Swedish foodtech entrepreneur who turned investor...
episode 29: Bootstrapping your way to success
Heikki Väänänen, the co-founder of HappyOrNot, talks about his entrepreneurial journey from bootstrapping to raising over 40m EUR funding and scaling the company to +200 employees, and stepping down from the CEO role after 20 years. He also tells why it's a good idea to wear a company T-shirt.
See the episode notes and transcript: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/bootstrapping-your-way-to-success/...
episode 28: Embrace negotiations with a creative mindset without compromises
Joshua Weiss talks about why you should not compromise or plan when negotiating, how to avoid common misconceptions, how to deal with bullies and power moves but also become a better negotiator and embrace the process. He also reveals why he did not become a lawyer.
See the episode notes and transcript: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/embrace-negotiations/.
Guest bio
Dr. Joshua N...