Finland

Digital Platforms, E-commerce, Finland

Zalando’s adventure in Helsinki continues

Almost a month ago, one of Europe’s largest online fashion retailers, Zalando SE, opened their new Tech Hub in Helsinki. At Nordic Startup Bits, we have asked them how the adventure is going so far. On August 27th, Zalando proudly announced that they expanded their European Tech operations to Helsinki.  Nordic Startup Bits caught up …

Finland, Insight

3 Things I wish I’d Known 15 years ago from Supercell Co-founder

Supercell co-founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen outlined some of his his key learnings in a speech at FallUp conference to 1,600 students in Helsinki on Sept 15. This article was originally posted on Hybe. 1) Before you start, spend time thinking about WHY you’re starting.  I hope the answer is not for the money, as …

Events, Finland, The Nordic

Returning to Slush: Game Analytics, Gizlo, Plumbr & Usetrace

Fall has arrived and Slush 2015 is approaching with over 500 startups already registered to the event. As well as promising newcomers, several young ventures are back after attending Slush in previous years. Next up are fours startups that are making their return to Slush during November 11-12th. Meet Game Analytics, Gizlo, Plumbr and Usetrace — …

Events, Finland, Hi-Tech, News, The Nordic

Nordic Digital Business Summit – The Business of Technology

Next week, on September 24th, in Helsinki you have the unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and generate new possibilities within Data Center, Cloud and Internet of Things/Industrial Internet sectors by joining the international conference and exhibition Nordic Digital Business Summit.   Anastasia Mc Avennie – Nordic Digital Business Summit Event Director, shares her excitement about the …

Communities, Finland

“Immigration is basically importing of brains”

Finnish entrepreneurs founded a startup grant for refugees, says Finnish Broadcasting Company. This article was originally posted on Arctic Startup. Finnish entrepreneurs and TV-personalities Tunna Milonoff and Riku Rantala have started a startup grant for refugees in Finland, says FBC. The goal of the ‘Startup Refugees‘ –program is to help the refugees arriving in Finland …

Finland, Interview

Peter Green brings you the vibe of all Nordic startup events at once!

Last week he visited us at the Founders House in Copenhagen to talk about Ultrahack, part of SlushHacks, the biggest European hackathon happening in Helsinki this November. In addition, he told us about an even bigger startup event called Slush.   “Each time I travel to different (Nordic) cities, I try to visit few co-working spaces. …

Entrepreneurs, Finland, News

Zalando Expands European Tech Operations to Helsinki

One of Europe’s largest online fashion retailers, Zalando SE, is expanding their technology operations internationally by opening a new technology hub in Helsinki. On August 27th they welcomed their new local team to the company. By Dorte Primdahl Møberg Focusing on the development of innovative customer-facing products, such as fashion apps, Zalando aims to boost …

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