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Snowflakes in the Valley: What Happens When 40 Nordic Entrepreneurs Visit Silicon Valley

ReadWriteStart

To my surprise, the ideas and technology behind that startups were not superior to the ones we have in Finland. Countries such as the UK , Russia and Finland are trying to replicate its ecosystem, to stimulate their local industries. Access to Finance. The incubators and co-working spaces are on par with what we have.

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Lessons Learned: Product development leverage

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, April 26, 2009 Product development leverage Leverage has once again become a dirty word in the world of finance, and rightly so. We combined three tactics: extensive use of free software, an open platform for user-generated content, and leveraged distribution channels.

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Founder Interview – Ola Sars of Music-Tech Leader, Soundtrack Your Brand

The Startup Magazine

Ola: The music industry is in the middle of complete digitization where the whole value chain, including production, distribution and consumption, are all transforming into the streaming model simultaneously. The initial product MVP was called Spotify Business and was only made available in Sweden, Norway and Finland.

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Changes in Software & Venture Capital – Part 2 of 3

Both Sides of the Table

I believe some VCs have entered the early-stage market as simply an option on future financing rounds. In addition it is much easier to get distribution than it was in the pre Facebook, pre iPhone world. I would put my firm, GRP Partners in with the group working with teams in different ways. But obviously I’m biased.

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Lessons Learned: Validated learning about customers

Startup Lessons Learned

Because they have no presence in the market, they have to find distribution channels to bring in customers. but few step back and really examine the underlying assumptions of startup finance. First of all, they are not selling their product by hand. They can only afford those (like Google AdWords) that support buying in small volume.

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Out of the Crisis #10: HelixNano founder Hannu Rajaniemi on vaccines, suspending disbelief, and the power of stories

Startup Lessons Learned

I grew up in Finland. I grew up in a small town in Finland as an outsider geek, one way to make friends was to essentially dungeon master or game master role playing games. You can listen to our conversation on Apple , Google , or wherever you like to download podcasts. In addition, the transcript of our conversation is below.

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The United Nations: a Network of Networks

Reid Hoffman

The task may be establishing a partnership; it may be selling a product or service; it may be financing a venture. That’s how we’ll produce and distribute more food. Networks of distribution. Then, in addition to communication, the network needs to establish the ability to transact safely, reliably, and quickly.