#12 Peter Vesterbacka - Encouraging Finnish Innovation & Developing Talents

Did you know Finland has a population of about 0.07% of the world's population?

Yes, we all know Finland is a small country. However, it’s a small, but a mighty country with a bright future. The digital strongholds and success stories of many graduates are built on the backs of talent and entrepreneurial mindsets. Finland may not be Silicon Valley, however, it’s on its way there because of many young and brilliant minds.

In today’s episode, Ronnie and Peter discuss regional socioeconomic distinctions as a prerequisite for cultivating skills and encouraging innovation in Nordic society. This episode is an open conversation about young talents and harnessing the youth through education. If you’re a proud Finnish man or woman, Peter Vesterbacka and The New Nordic Wave of Change encourage you to develop your talent, so you can contribute your capabilities for a better society! That said, let’s start by listening to this eye-opening podcast episode.

About Our Guest: Peter Vesterbacka
Peter Vesterbacka is an entrepreneur from the Finest Bay Area at the Heart of Eurasia, Helsinki, Finland. He’s co-created and branded communities that continue to impact Finnish culture. Here’s a few Peter has been involved with: HP Bazaar, Mobile Monday, Slush, and Startup Sauna are only some to name a few. He was also the “Mighty Eagle” at Angry Birds for many years and took that brand to unprecedented heights. In 2011, Time Magazine named Peter one of the 100 most influential people on the planet. Today, Peter is the adjunct professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Tongji University, one of the leading universities in China.

In this episode, we talked about:
Increasing Finland’s talent density (6:54-9:01)
Understanding innovation in the Nordic ecosystem (9:26-13:23)
The next big thing: Encouraging Finnish students to develop talents & innovate (14:15-24:21)
There’s no such thing as “right” or “wrong” way— only a “better” way (28:28-34:51)
The importance of harnessing talents through academic experience (37:32-41:33)
Why is being “Humble” a good characteristic? (43:15-44:52)
The golden rule: Let’s go out there and do things together (46:11-50:02)

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