An automotive journey in West Sweden to grasp the passion and expertise In recent days, I have accompanied the Munrolive team, including Sandy himself, looking at the heritage, innovation, and future of automotive and mobility in the region of West Sweden that still circles around the extended metropolitan area of…

Wow, what a week! In a week I covered California, Texas and Michigan. So different states, so many actions, talks, meetings and just having fun! Bridging the Gap. What I learned from a variety of activities and discussions, is that there is a big need to bridge the gap — between innovator/startup and…

Kuopio has its’ Puijo tower* rising over the whole city and surroundings. Three hundred six meters above sea level, it is an imposing landmark in the region, and the sights from the top are amazing. Erected in 1963, the history of towers at Puijo goes far back to the mid-1800s…

As a technology company, tinkering and developing without any customer interaction makes it almost impossible to succeed in the market place, you are probably doomed for failure. Engaging customers early on is important to build the user value, pivot if necessary and do the tweaks to have a great user…

The weeks and months have passed in light speed this year, and it was already time for this years’ CERAWEEK. And thankfully, it was an in-person event again. I spent my time at the Agora, where innovators from corporates and startups can meet in highly accessible settings, along with policymakers…

Industries, processing, and manufacturing are accelerating their efforts to become carbon-neutral, improve their efficiencies, have an excellent financial performance. But that is not all — publicly traded companies have to ensure shareholder value and return on investment. Today, you have to prove your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) measures. Otherwise…

Time to market is of the essence. As an entrepreneur, you have to be explosive. Exactly, like the racing driver, stay focused and alert. When you get the green lights, you need to be the quickest, find the line, and be bold. Time is of the essence. Get in pole…

Quite recently, I met a good friend for dinner. We decided to meet up at probably Houston’s best ramen place (name undisclosed). We had both been busy at our ends with business meetings, so what could be better than enjoying good food, feeling comfortable, and “detoxing” from the days’ events?