Stories

Paths to entrepreneurship are limitless. Get inspired by real life stories told by entrepreneurs who run their own businesses.

2021

Anna

Entrepreneur & Consultant

"You don’t need to be perfect to start something; you just need to start."

Auri

CEO, Hair by Auri

"Failure is real but embrace it. No one gets it right on the first try."

Daniel

Managing Director, Sisu Digital

"Freedom requires you to be disciplined and self-motivated."

Eija and Jo

Founders, Jolie Lounge & Café

"If you start a business with your friend, it is crucial that you agree on the common rules for your partnership."

Erika

Founder, Lempihetki Oy

"Entrepreneurship can be about something very simple, and many times doesn’t need a great amount of investment."

Evon

Founder & Group CEO, HUONE

"As an entrepreneur, you’re on a rollercoaster ride and there’s bound to be bumpy patches."

Florence

Founder, Florence

"You need to be very perseverant not give up even during the hard times."

Henrik & Johannes

Founders, Droppe

"Advice for all entrepreneurial minds: just to go out there."

Iida

Founder, Kamupak

"All entrepreneurs play a crucial role in building a more sustainable future."

Jessica

Founder, Karjalan Kelo

"There is no one-size-fits-all guide to entrepreneurship."

John

CEO & Founder, JoSa Consulting

"If you are not ready to fail or accept failure, then you are not ready to succeed."

Juho

CEO beyond arctic

"Even after some hardships, I still recommend entrepreneurship to all."

Julio

co-founder, Oladesign

"Entrepreneurship is a very rewarding career choice."

Kati

Founder, FloweRescue

"One of the toughest lessons about entrepreneurship is that sales can make it or break it."

Katri

Treenimiks tmi

"Even the nice things turn into stress if you do them too much."

Kristian

CEO & Founder, Meru Health

"For me, mental health is far more than just business."

Leena

Founder, Urofysio

"Don’t give up when the first hardship comes your way."

Linda

Founder, Redanredan

"Entrepreneurship is the most versatile job there is."

Lumi

CEO & co-founder, HAVU Cosmetics

"The whole job is about becoming an expert on a new topic every day."

Maria

entrepreneur & creative director, Foodin

"Listen and learn from others, but only do things that feel good to you and are right for you."

Markku

Craftsman

"The most important thing I have learned is that there isn’t just one way of being an entrepreneur."

Matilde

co-founder & creative director, Monochrome

"Start a business with someone you can trust 100 %."

Micah

Founder, Ugly Cookie

"Even if you don’t want to become an entrepreneur, I encourage everyone to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset not only in our work but overall in our lives."

Milla and Efe

Founders, Femma Planning

"With the help of our own company, we can be involved in building a future in line with our own values."

Niko

CEO & Co-founder, calqulate

"Entrepreneurs can set an example of how to increase diversity, multiculturalism, equality and inclusion in society."

Paavo

CEO & Founder, Särkifood

"I’m a better person after this journey, that’s for sure. "

Paula

Founder, Remake

"My best tip for other aspiring entrepreneurs is not to do it alone!"

Rami

Founder, Laavu Performance

"You are not your company – you are just the one building it."

Saana

CEO & cleaner, Koti Puhtaaksi Oy

"The support network is the most important thing for entrepreneurs out there."

Tiina

Founder, Luomuhonen

"Getting started requires a few people who believe in you and your idea, but the most important thing is your own will. It can get you through even a grey stone."

Windi

CEO & founder, Resistomap

"The good thing is that you can always learn and often entrepreneurship is just that – learning on the fly."

2020

Anttoni

co-founder & CEO of Veri (Human Engineering Health Oy)

"I think the people you work with are at the centre of everything."

Arto

Måndag, Founder

“The myth about entrepreneurship being rough is false. It can be if that is what you want to make it.”

Carita

Metsä/Skogen, Founder

“Sustainable business is the only option for the future.”

Cyrus

Polaris Kielipalvelut Oy, Founder & CEO

“It's rewarding to successfully build something of your own that benefits the entire community.”

Dakota

Diversity & Connection Expert

"Anyone can be an entrepreneur. If it sounds like something you would like, just go for it and try."

Faisa

Amanihoiva Kotihoito Oy, Founder & CEO

“I want to have an influence on things every day.”

Jenna

Pikku Gubbe Music Club, Founder

“Entrepreneurship is a personality, a state of mind and a passion.”

Jenni

Alava Shop, founder & CEO

"There are entrepreneurs in my family and my desire for entrepreneurship has always been strong and it did not disappear when I went bankrupt on my first attempt."