Joe Hamari

Ever wish you could give your younger self a heads-up? Here is what Sten Tamkivi would tell his 10-year younger VC self. Early-stage is about founders. But don't focus just on their skills. Make sure their mission truly resonates. Even if the business model seems basic. A talented team solving a mundane problem can be a dead end. Sten is a Partner of Plural. A 400M EUR early-stage venture fund to back ambitious European founders. Watch our full conversation with Sten and Carina Namih on EUVC. 🔽 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

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"Go big or go home!" There are other ways of building good, profitable businesses. Venture capital is not a one size fits all. Especially not in food. 🦄 🦓 🐪 Christian von Essen asked about my thoughts on Smallhold's Post Mortem for Impact Loop. (I told him to watch the "WeCrashed" series, it's hilarious and totally cringe for everyone who ever worked in VC/startups) 🤑 We need capital going towards sustainability, agrifood system change, regeneration, circularity, etc.. But what type of capital? What timing? Seems like crash is imminent if we apply the old models of building the new, in the same unsustainable way... How do we scale better, without burning out founders on the way? I'm interested to have this conversation. Who else? 🙋‍♀️

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Many startups find success through acquisitions rather than going public. But how can you position your company as a market leader during an M&A process? Aron Bohlig has the answer. As a VP of Sales or in a similar role, it is key to focus on realistic goals and personal optimization. Networking with industry peers offers priceless perspectives. Remember, aiming for achievable growth and adapting to the current economic climate are essential strategies for success. But there's more. Join Aron and Carlos Nouche in the latest episode of The B2B Revenue Executive Experience and learn more. 🎙Full Episode🎙: https://lnkd.in/gYVcS9HD #b2brevenueexperience #mergersandacquisitions #gotomarketinsights

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🎄 Advent Calendar 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 🎄 ✨ Imagine a city where ideas are nurtured, entrepreneurs are empowered, and innovation flourishes. In Oulu, startups are the lifeblood of the city’s dynamic tech ecosystem. 🌱 𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 Oulu’s startup scene is supported by a network of accelerators, incubators, and investors. Initiatives like BusinessOulu and Crazy Town Oy provide resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. For instance, the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 program, a collaboration between BusinessOulu and Crazy Town, is a pre-incubator initiative designed to transform ideas into startups within 100 days, offering skills, confidence, and valuable contacts to aspiring entrepreneurs. 💼 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 Oulu-based startups are making waves across various industries, from renewable energy to IoT solutions. These innovative companies are addressing global challenges while enhancing connectivity, sustainability, and quality of life. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 The city fosters collaboration through events like the Polar Bear Pitching competition, where startups pitch their ideas while standing in icy water, a testament to Oulu’s resilience and creativity. Networking opportunities abound, connecting startups with industry leaders, researchers, and investors. 🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 Many of Oulu’s startups expand beyond Finland, with innovative solutions that address global challenges. From technology to health and gaming, these businesses are creating a lasting impact worldwide. ✨ Oulu’s startup ecosystem is about building the future, one idea at a time. 🌟 Stay tuned for more stories as we count down to December 24th! #ICTOulu #AdventCalendar #Startups #Innovation

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Koite Health on nostettu Suomen nopeimmin kasvavimpien teknologiayritysten joukkoon 2024. 🔥 👨‍🚀 🙌 Listauksen teki Deloitte. Koite Health has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Finland in 2024 by Deloitte. 💡

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I'm proud to announce that Ankerias Oy has been selected for the Health Incubator Helsinki program by Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki and University of Helsinki . This collaboration is significant for us and is a big step forward in our commitment to integrate health, software technology and artificial intelligence to transform healthcare and chronic pain treatments. Ankerias provides healthcare professionals with a digital platform that enhances the treatment of chronic pain patients. Using pain diary app, data analysis, AI/ML and physiological modeling Ankerias personalizes and targets spinal cord stimulation pain therapy. Our team brings together a unique combination of expertise in the physiology of the pain and artificial intelligence. Our passion is to fuse these with cutting-edge technology to create a game-changing healthcare solution for chronic pain. Thanks to co-founder Riku Tikkanen, partners, and advisors. Special thanks to our advisors Pekka Männistö, Mette Nissen and Alexander Jung. I am eager to start the next phase of our journey! If you're interested in learning more about our startup, please don't hesitate to reach out to me! Let’s treat chronic pain together! #chronicpain #spinalcordstimulation #SCS #artificialintelligence #healthstartup #health #healthtech #funding #startup

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❓ Are unicorn founders just like the rest of us? Or are they somehow different? Fearless, perhaps? Smarter, maybe? I finally had the chance to dive into “Exit Stories”, written by fellow entrepreneurs Matias Mäenpää and Anssi Kiviranta, while relaxing on a beach chair this summer ⛱. Here’s what struck me most about the qualities these founders seem to share: ✅ Curiosity Always asking, "How can we do better?" They challenge the status quo, knowing that just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it must remain that way. ✅ Stupendously high ambition They might not know every step of the way, but they’re clear on the destination. When others say, “It’s impossible,” they think, “Let’s try anyway.” ✅ Confidence and scary resilience As in poker ♠♥♦♣ 🙏, they decided to go “all in”. Ready to fight until they lose everything. The so-called "death valley" is for the others. Failure isn’t even part of their vocabulary, and giving up is never an option. ✅ Product and sales focus They’re laser-focused on the customer— not investors or grants. Striving for perfection (it’s a game of inches), they never forget that, after all, the clients pays the bills— and the salaries. ✅ Team-building Aware of their own limits, they surround themselves with the best complementary talents. They engage their teams without hesitating to share the cake. ✅ Speed and agility They fail fast, pivot quickly, and experiment constantly. 👉 They don't do it for the money For them, it’s about achieving something big, making an impact. Money sounds more like a consequence than a reason. And what about luck 🤞 ? As Micha Kaufman (unicorn founder #11, Fiverr) says: "luck is when preparation meets opportunity". I could write pages on my takeaways from this book, but LinkedIn would again tell me I've reached the maximum character limit. So, further to one of my earlier posts entitled “Ideas are cheap. Execution is everything” —which, coincidentally, also featured Matias Mäenpää— (see link in comment) here’s a final thought from Lukasz Gadowski (unicorn founder #6, Delivery Hero): “Both strategy and execution need to be right.” And when it comes to strategy, there are two layers: one is the business model itself; the other is more like tactics. How to make the positive spiral turn, so that one success leads to the next. A huge congrats to these 12 🦄 founders for their inspiring success, and special kudos to Matias and Anssi for capturing and sharing their journeys. Every entrepreneur should pick up a copy of "Exit Stories". #entrepeneurship #startups #inspiration The book's heroes 👉 Patric Fassbender, tonies® 👉 Jesper Buch, Just Eat Takeaway.com 👉 Fred Simon, JFrog 👉 Linda Avey, 23andMe 👉 Peter Vesterbacka, Rovio Entertainment Corporation 👉 Lukasz Gadowski, Delivery Hero 👉 Øystein Moan, Visma 👉 Kees Koolen, Booking.com 👉 Sami Inkinen, Trulia 👉 David Helgason, Unity 👉 Micha Kaufman, Fiverr 👉Ragnar Sass, Pipedrive

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Ready to meet promising startups? Our event on August 27th is the place to be 👋 Calling all startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts! We’re excited to invite you to an incredible event that will connect you with the brightest minds in the Nordic startup scene. This is your chance to network, learn, and maybe even find your next big opportunity. 📅 Event Details: - Date: August 27th - Time: 10:00-14:00 CEST - Location: Online (Stockholm time) Why you should attend: 👉 Startups: - Pitch Your Idea: We have a few spots left for pitching. Apply now! - Learn from Experts: Watch how investors review and analyze pitches. 👉 Investors: - Meet Startups: Get direct access to promising startups in a focused, four-hour session. 👉 Attendees: - Build Connections: Connect with key players in the startup and tech world. This event is a fantastic way to get insights, make valuable connections, and be part of the vibrant startup ecosystem. 🌐 Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to elevate your startup journey and expand your network. 🔗 Register now: link in the comment #Startups #Networking #Innovation

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Join Kyrim’s upcoming webinar!! It’s a great opportunity to hear and discuss about AI in Finance

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We’re excited to see the startup community thriving in West Sweden! 🌟 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of participating in the Gothenburg Startup Conference 2024, organized by Startup Network Europe at Mindpark. The event brought together innovators, founders, and investors to discuss the future of startups. 🚀 A true highlight of the evening was seeing our Chairperson, Christine Bjärkby, on stage. 🎤 She delivered an inspiring talk about investments in Europe, offering a dual perspective: from the investor’s lens and with valuable advice for founders on how to think strategically. Christine’s energy and passion are truly unmatched—she’s an incredible inspiration, and I couldn’t be prouder of her! 💡✨ As for myself, I had the opportunity to dive into discussions about organization, scaling strategy, and company culture with other brilliant attendees. These conversations were both thought-provoking and energizing. 💬🔥 It was also a joy to reconnect with my good friend Mattias Lyckberg—always a pleasure to have engaging discussions with such a fantastic and inspiring individual. 🙌 We’re proud to be part of this dynamic and growing ecosystem. 🌍 Together, we’re shaping the future of innovation and energy solutions—both in our region and beyond! ⚡💚 #LexEnergy #EnergyInnovation #SustainableSolutions #CleanEnergy #EVCharging #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #ScalingStartups #FutureOfEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TechLeadership #ImpactfulInnovation #StartupEcosystem #SmartInfrastructure #EnergyTech #InnovationForGood

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I want to talk about the business model approach. Specifically, regarding the FINNX case, let me unfold how we approached it. First, I want to provide some background before I start. I worked in SaaS startups more than I am willing to admit. In the past 10 years, I have worked in various C-Level roles, so business models and GTM are no strangers to me. That's it, that's the background...if you want more, go to my LinkedIn profile...;) Back to the story. When we started thinking about our business model, we played with many ideas: freemium, credits, trials, you name it! But then it hit us... 💡 If we claim to have built an AI finance employee who acts like a human, why are we approaching it as software? This was when we started thinking about the buyer journey, or in our case, the relationship between an employer and a future employee. The "decision stage" in this buyer journey is not about subscribing to software but rather hiring an employee. Once we understood that part, we started thinking about the buyer journey in an entirely different way. YOU, the finance person reading this post right now, have the power to decide if our employee Edith is a good fit for your team. You do it by interviewing her and, ultimately, making an executive decision if you'd like to hire her. You can make an offer just like with an actual human being. 💡 In this paradigm shift with AI, not only has technology evolved, but also the way we approach software from a business perspective. My call to action to you in the post is to go to our website and sign up to interview Edith. Join the other 400+ companies from the United States, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Germany, Indonesia, the UK, and India looking to try something new. PS: we won't spam you, and there is no need to log in to anything for the interview. It will be open to all. The signup is for Edith to contact you when she's ready. 🤞 #FINNX #AI #Finance #Accounting #HR Link in comment 👇

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Stewicon advised Rite Ventures in their investment in Kamerastore. Rite invests in Swedish and Finnish companies within software, e-commerce ecosystem and IT-services. Rite acts as an active investor aiming to transform and position early growth companies for expansion to the midmarket.

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📣 Ten new startups have started their journey in Health Incubator Helsinki! For our fifth incubator program we received 49 high-quality applications representing a wide range of health-related startups and research teams. The majority of the applications came from Finland and in additions we received applications from Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia to name a few. The following companies were selected after the interviews and evaluations: 🌟 Ankerias Oy 🌟 EsaDres 🌟 Mind’s Eye 🌟 Natal Mind 🌟 NE Device SW 🌟 Otos 🌟 RoboMed 🌟 SeeTrue Technologies 🌟 Solid IO 🌟 SURGERIX Congratulations to all startups and welcome on board! 🙌 With the latest batch of startups, Health Incubator Helsinki companies now develop an even more diverse range of technologies and new concepts that serve various needs of both the research community as well as end-users and care givers.   "We look forward to working with the startups and teams to support them in their growth plans and provide them with the needed support," says Incubator Lead Christian Lardot. Read more about the new batch: https://lnkd.in/djDw59jR #healthinnovation #healthstartups #health #helsinki | Health Capital Helsinki | Business Helsinki | University of Helsinki

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We have great news! Ankerias Oy has been selected for the Health Incubator Helsinki program by Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki and University of Helsinki together with 9 other teams. This collaboration is significant for us and is a big step forward in our commitment to integrate health, software technology and artificial intelligence to transform healthcare and chronic pain treatments. Ankerias provides healthcare professionals with a digital platform that enhances the treatment of chronic pain patients. Using pain diary app, data analysis, AI/ML and physiological modeling Ankerias personalizes and targets spinal cord stimulation (SCS) pain therapy. Ankerias brings together a unique combination of expertise in the physiology of the pain and artificial intelligence. Our passion is to fuse these with cutting-edge technology to create a game-changing healthcare solution for chronic pain. Thanks to all our team members, partners, and advisors. Special thanks to our advisors Pekka Männistö, Mette Nissen and Alexander Jung. We are eager to start the next phase of our journey! Let’s treat chronic pain together! #chronicpain #spinalcordstimulation #SCS #artificialintelligence #healthstartup #health #healthtech #funding #startup

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💭 Understanding what and why happens with the economy of #Finland is key in order to pick goals wisely, craft plans competently, and contribute to society responsibly. That's why I attended the 'Finland’s long-term growth prospects and deglobalization trends' seminar by Suomen startup-yhteisö at #maria01. Left with a heavy bag of learnings, so I share only a few key takeaways: 👁️‍🗨️ Youssef Zad shed light on the details of how the Finnish startup community evaluates its present and near future - and how the apparent high hopes are not matching the hiring trends ("watch what I do, not what I say" a wise man once told me). With ~50% of startups struggling with funding, it's apparent, that high hopes alone won't create workplaces. 👁️‍🗨️ Mika Maliranta provided a solid basis for why Finland's economy experiences the current challenges and how the present compares to the near past. Thought of the day: decision-makers always focus on their TODO-list, but a NOT-TO-DO-list is just as important. 👁️‍🗨️ I truly enjoyed Tuuli McCully's presentation and proposed conclusions. Like many of us, I'm prone to overemphasize political stories in the news when evaluating trends and synthesizing my worldview. But business is like evolution: it's cold, efficient, and always finds a way; meaning the deglobalization trends - at least at this point - mostly stay on the level of political speech while the interconnectedness on the economic level either stagnated or grew. #suomenstartupyhteisö #suomi #finland #startup #entrepreneurship #startpfunding #deglobalization #finnisheconomy

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How to work with company data - Pietari Suvanto 📊 🚀 Listen to when Pietari Suvanto - CEO & Co-founder at Vainu - joined Josef in B2B SaaS CEOs 🎙️ 💡 They talked about: - How to work with contact data - Social selling as their best lead-generator - The extreme advantage of being a data-focused company - And much more...💡 Listen to the interview by searching for" B2B SaaS CEOs" where you listen to podcasts. 🎧 #CompanyData #ContactData #Sales #B2BSaaSCEOs

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Excited to join the panel to discuss the potential of generative AI in business development 🔥 . Welcome to the free seminar at Pasila campus or online! #haagahelia #ulysseus #generativeai

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Join our Masterclass on The Secrets of a Successful Fundraising Journey by Pontus Engström. An opportunity to learn tips on securing funding from a top investor and gain invaluable insights into what MTI Investment and other investors expect from founders. LINK >> https://lnkd.in/dKMqBbZC #Investments #Startupfundraising #StartupSuccess

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