

Impact investment
I want to create a global impact with Polkuni. One of my great influencers has been The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. I really started following his story only after his death. Even after 40 years of his death he is able to touch me with his lyrics and story. I I feel his presence through his songs and passion and so did thousands of others who joined to "an evening with Elvis". In educational context a teacher, school and friends should create a similar impact. The f


Polarpartnering
There has been a need to establish "one stop shop" for Finnish educational products for long time. It did not work out when institutional players tried to govern it. Now it is time for a fresh startup approach with Polarpartners . The first meeting with relevant players was held to pilot first offers to India, a truly competitive and price conscious market. Polkuni has the eye on the pilot progress. A Polarpartners retreat at Hauho. Old school organ on my test bench. (I can n


Challenging the harmony
I spent a week touring in Japan. Tokyo will host 2020 Olympics and is getting ready to meet the tourists. All the signs need to be translated to English but how do you motivate Japanese to speak English. Many restaurants welcomed me by saying "No English". The daily metro is full of harmonious people dressed the same way. Changing the culture is about challenging the harmony in Japan. Part of the working culture I'd like to adopt to Finland though. All employees are proud o