Economy Archives

Pitching tips from Finnish stage stars

A Finnish entrepreneur goes to extreme and even comical lengths to improve his business pitch. Does it work? (See video.)

Innovative programs such as Startup Sauna and New Factory groom startups for competition on the global market.

Students and workers come to Joensuu for first-hand experience in the forest industry. Some end up staying in Finland.

Connecting with the right people: Creative-industry pros from Europe and Asia meet at the EARS event in Helsinki.

Each year at Midnight Pitch Fest in Oulu, innovative startups seek fame and fortune. We talk to some of the best.

Finland has gone from forestry-based to technology-based economy, and is now undergoing a further transition to service-dominated society.

About 50 years ago, a Finnish entrepreneur mixed nature, design and business in a line of boats that’s still sailing strong.

Social entrepreneurship is on the rise in Finland as thousands of companies in the environment, health and culture sectors are making their mark.