Podcasts about nordics

This episode covers the UK's Crown Estate's offshore wind investments, drone threats to wind turbines, and Nordex's 40th anniversary. It also highlights TotalEnergies winning a German offshore wind auction and Pemamek's advanced welding capabilities. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You are listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by build turbines.com. Learn, train, and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. Visit build turbines.com today. Now, here's your hosts. Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes.  Allen Hall: Well, we're back with another edition of the Uptime Wind Energy podcast. I got Rosemary Barnes in Australia, Phil Totaro in Warm and sunny California, and Joel Saxon in practically hell in temperature in Austin, Texas. I was just down in Dallas, Texas a day ago, and man, is that hot. There's just like a, a certain kind of heat, you know, you need to get indoors pretty quick. Texas heat is really bad right now. Joel Saxum: You know, one thing I didn't know about this area out here west of Austin, like in the Hill country, it's actually really windy out here. Like there's a steady wind all the time that, and you don't hit [00:01:00] wind farms for another like three hours when you had West, like the first ones. But it's like, I lived in Houston and Texas and it was pretty dormant most of the time, but it, there's constant wind here as the temperatures change throughout the day. All the time explains all the wind turbines.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, you sound like me when I moved to Denmark and I'm like, why do I have to live in this windy place?  Allen Hall: So we have a birthday to celebrate and no, it's not Rosie's birthday. It's Nord Deck's birthday and it's celebrating their 40th anniversary and they've been around since 1985. And some facts about Nordex that they published really interesting. They have developed 46 different onshore turbine types. Across the two companies, which was Nordex, SE, and Acciona. And That's amazing. So in 40 years, did those two companies now merge together A couple of years ago? Uh, is they have 46 different onshore term designs from 250 kilowatts up to seven megawatt machines. Now Rosemary, I think this kind of high, [00:02:00] and congratulations to Nordex by the way. That's quite an achievement. It does highlight the rate of pace. For wind turbines from the mid eighties up till now. One new turbine a year is a lot.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah. And it's not the hugest company, right. It's not like they've got a hundred thousand employees developing those, uh, that one new turbine every year. So, yeah. Um. Nobody's been sitting around on their hands at that company.  Joel Saxum: They made it past the, is it, isn't it the rule of thumb, Alan? We talk about businesses like in the states, like if you make it past five years, you're, you're good  Allen Hall: al almost right? So most companies fail within the first year to three years. It's, it's hard to make it to three, then five, then 10. If you can make it across 10, you have something worthwhile. It's gonna stick around for a little bit. And, and Nordics has.  Rosemary Barnes: What's weather guard at?  Allen Hall: Uh, we're at. Almost 2020.  Rosemary Barnes: Whew. An institution.  Allen Hall: An institution. Yeah. We need to beat an institution at this point. And over in the uk, uh, the [00:03:00] UK's Crown Estate. Now this is an important story everyone. The UK's Crown Estate is making major investment commitments, uh,

Host Charlie Beetson is joined by Sabina Ausfelt (Head of Regulatory, Risk & Oversight | MLRO, Juni), Teresa Conde Karpe (Senior Financial Crime Prevention Officer, Lunar), Jens Kihlgren-Månsson (Compliance Officer Nordics, Aion Bank), and Joakim Molinder (Subject Matter Expert, FCP Development, Handelsbanken) to explore the role of RegTech in combating financial crime. This discussion highlights evolving approaches to anti-money laundering, second line of defence strategies, and how Nordic institutions are using compliance technology to stay ahead in risk management.

Georgia Benton hosts an engaging discussion on the future of artificial intelligence with Yuliya Kurapatsenkava (Software Manager, Amazon), Frank Schroder (Principal Architect, Northvolt), Rasmus Monsen (Co-founder, Digital Corner), and Leon Lowered (R&D Manager, Actemium AI). The panel explores how AI is evolving across industries, including energy, manufacturing, and cloud services. From cutting-edge R&D to startup innovation and enterprise-scale AI design, this conversation highlights key trends, transformative ideas, and the trajectory of artificial intelligence into tomorrow's world.

Sam Russell leads a forward-looking discussion with Johan Wallquist (Partner Solution Architect - AI, Microsoft), Max Soderman (Head of AI, Effektify), Marcus Elwin (Lead Data Scientist / AI Engineer, Pocketlaw), and Jesper Fredriksson (AI Engineer Lead, Volvo Cars) about the accelerating rise of generative AI. The panel dives into real-world applications, cross-industry implications, and how AI is reshaping everything from legal services to automotive innovation. Hear expert insights on deploying and scaling generative AI solutions across diverse business landscapes.

Sam Russell hosts a dynamic conversation with Kathy Tian (Data Science Manager, Visa), WeiWei Feng (Global Tech Lead and Generative AI, Capgemini), and Naresh Kumar Yadav (Head of Data and Analytics, Almaco) to explore how agile methodologies are transforming the way teams build and scale in the realms of data and AI. The guests share leadership strategies, collaboration models, and insights on managing cross-functional data teams, driving innovation, and aligning agile practices with cutting-edge AI and analytics initiatives across global enterprises.

Luke Vickers speaks with Mikolas Hamalainen (Director Consulting Expert, CGI), Elif Kocaman (Head of Analytics, Wolt), Mikko Alutoin (Chief Data Engineer, Kone), and Arnob Khan (Chapter Lead, Data Engineering and Platform, Posti Group) about the challenges and growth involved in stepping into leadership roles. They share personal insights into building high-performing teams, navigating the evolving data landscape, and leading through uncertainty. This episode dives into the real-world experiences and career transitions of emerging leaders across the Nordic tech industry.

Luke Vickers hosts an engaging discussion with Regis Deau (Senior Director of Engineering, Wolt), Rustam Pirmagomedov (AI/ML Cluster Lead, Nokia), and Jukka Remes (CTO, 8wave.ai) on how organizations navigate transformation, manage change, and drive sustainable growth. This episode explores the strategic role of engineering, AI, and leadership in scaling businesses across the Nordics. Learn how these tech leaders are leveraging innovation and agility to reshape operational models and accelerate digital evolution in competitive industries.

Host Charlie Beetson speaks with Henning Varner (Chief Risk Officer, SEB), Carl-Simon (Senior Risk Manager, Juni), and Dushyanthi Joachim (Global Process Manager - Transactions Monitoring, SEB) in a discussion focused on anti-money laundering, regulation, and risk oversight in the financial industry. Together, they delve into how Nordic institutions are addressing regulatory requirements, refining transaction monitoring processes, and enhancing financial crime controls. This episode offers insights into AML frameworks, compliance strategies, and the evolving landscape of risk management within financial services.

Host Luke Vickers sits down with Eevi-Inkeri Forsman (Tech Lead, Data Engineering, SOK), Erno Savela (Data & Analytics Lead, Operations, Posti), Jacopo Himberg (Director of Data, Wolt), and Peter Bamrud (Consultant Manager, Data, AI & Analytics, Innofactor) to explore the shifting landscape of data and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Together, they examine how AI is evolving data strategies, driving innovation, and impacting analytics in Nordic enterprises, highlighting emerging trends in machine learning and data-driven business growth.

Building large-scale battery storage is much more than securing capital and selecting technology. Success hinges on navigating market rules, regulatory timelines, permitting, grid connection challenges, and talent gaps - each of which varies from one country to another. Developing in a single market can alreadt present complexity. Expanding across borders introduces a new set of operational and commercial challenges, but it also unlocks huge opportunity.
In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Erik Strømsø - Chief Executive Officer at BW ESS. Erik discusses how BW ESS has adjusted to different grid codes, policy timelines, and market signals, and why success often means building a local strategy within a broader portfolio vision. Whether it's managing duration risk in the Nordics, securing interconnection in Italy, or navigating regulatory change in Germany, this episode offers a real-world look at what it takes to build flexible, investable storage in today's fragmented energy landscape.

Key topics include:
Why the UK led the early storage build-out: Market liberalisation, merchant opportunities, and a clear policy signal made the UK the launchpad for battery investment.How different European markets compare: What sets Sweden, Germany, and Italy apart in terms of project bankability, permitting, and revenue models.Scarcity as a competitive edge: How grid connection constraints and market friction can work in a developer's favour - if approached strategically.The bottlenecks no one talks about: Why access to qualified people and institutional knowledge is one of the most critical limits to scale.Contracting and capital discipline: How a long-term investor approaches merchant exposure, offtake, and project risk in high-growth markets.

About our guestErik Strømsø is Chief Executive Officer at BW ESS, the energy storage platform of BW Group - a global industrial group active in shipping, infrastructure, and renewables. Erik leads BW ESS's efforts to deploy utility-scale battery storage across Europe and Australia, with a particular focus on markets with long-duration needs and supportive policy tailwinds. He brings a background in private equity and infrastructure investment, with experience structuring and delivering energy transition projects across multiple jurisdictions. Under his leadership, BW ESS is positioning itself as a long-term owner and operator of flexible grid assets designed for net zero power systems. For more information on BW ESS, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Building large-scale battery storage is much more than securing capital and selecting technology. Success hinges on navigating market rules, regulatory timelines, permitting, grid connection challenges, and talent gaps - each of which varies from one country to another. Developing in a single market can alreadt present complexity. Expanding across borders introduces a new set of operational and commercial challenges, but it also unlocks huge opportunity.
In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Erik Strømsø - Chief Executive Officer at BW ESS. Erik discusses how BW ESS has adjusted to different grid codes, policy timelines, and market signals, and why success often means building a local strategy within a broader portfolio vision. Whether it's managing duration risk in the Nordics, securing interconnection in Italy, or navigating regulatory change in Germany, this episode offers a real-world look at what it takes to build flexible, investable storage in today's fragmented energy landscape.

Key topics include:
Why the UK led the early storage build-out: Market liberalisation, merchant opportunities, and a clear policy signal made the UK the launchpad for battery investment.How different European markets compare: What sets Sweden, Germany, and Italy apart in terms of project bankability, permitting, and revenue models.Scarcity as a competitive edge: How grid connection constraints and market friction can work in a developer's favour - if approached strategically.The bottlenecks no one talks about: Why access to qualified people and institutional knowledge is one of the most critical limits to scale.Contracting and capital discipline: How a long-term investor approaches merchant exposure, offtake, and project risk in high-growth markets.

About our guestErik Strømsø is Chief Executive Officer at BW ESS, the energy storage platform of BW Group - a global industrial group active in shipping, infrastructure, and renewables. Erik leads BW ESS's efforts to deploy utility-scale battery storage across Europe and Australia, with a particular focus on markets with long-duration needs and supportive policy tailwinds. He brings a background in private equity and infrastructure investment, with experience structuring and delivering energy transition projects across multiple jurisdictions. Under his leadership, BW ESS is positioning itself as a long-term owner and operator of flexible grid assets designed for net zero power systems. For more information on BW ESS, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Host Bernadette Clarke is joined by Marte Roa Syvertsen, Head of Research at Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken HF, to explore how digital tools are revolutionizing remote monitoring for epilepsy. Marte provides expert insight into the latest technologies enhancing real-time seizure tracking, data-driven care, and patient outcomes. This conversation is packed with value for anyone interested in neurology, healthcare innovation, and the future of chronic disease management through remote monitoring and digital health platforms.

Host Georgia Benton is joined by Joakim Adolfson, Chief Technology Officer at Aurora Innovation; Karl Johan Grahn, Head of Engineering at Stakater; and Gabriel Svennerberg, Head of Design at Fortnox. Together, they dive into how organizations can foster a culture of continuous learning across technology and design teams. With insights on upskilling, agile growth, and leadership strategies, the discussion uncovers actionable ways to drive innovation and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Tune in for real-world perspectives from leaders shaping future-ready teams.

Host Gemma Thomason speaks with Mona Eilouti, Product Manager at Zalando; Bengt Henriques, Project Manager (contractor) at PayPal; and Sarah Häger, Chief Commercial Officer at Enable Banking. This episode explores the intersection of product leadership and digital transformation in financial services. From agile innovation to API-powered banking ecosystems, the guests share insights on redefining the customer journey and tech infrastructure in modern banking. Learn how fintech professionals are driving change in both established and emerging digital financial landscapes.

Host James Dyson is joined by Jani Arnell, Senior Director and Head of Digital Trust & Security at Capgemini Invent; Jussi-Pekka Liimatainen, Information Security Compliance Manager at Valmet; Tomi Kallio, CISO at Normet; and Mohamed Mahmoud, Lead Consultant in Information Security and Functional Safety at Huld. Together, they explore how organizations are rethinking their cyber operating models to tackle today's evolving threat landscape. This episode uncovers strategies around digital trust, security leadership, risk resilience, and functional safety in critical industries.

Host James Dyson explores imposter syndrome in the tech world with Roger Carulla, Senior Director of Engineering at Trimble; Yannick Meeus, Staff Software Engineer at ICEYE; Tuomas Kiviluoma, Senior Engineering Manager at Smartly; and Cristian Andrei, Senior Software Development Manager at Envista Holdings Corporation. This episode dives deep into the mental and emotional challenges engineers face, from self-doubt to confidence building. Listeners gain insight into leadership strategies and cultural shifts that foster self-belief, resilience, and psychological safety within high-performance tech environments.

Host Rachel Owen is joined by Igor Shevchenko, Engineering Manager at Swappie; Sampo Pilli-Sihvola, Director of Software Engineering at Peikko Group; Timo Rantalainen, Head of Enterprise Architecture at Capgemini; and Mathias Rønnlund, Chief Architect at Mirka. Together, they unpack the real-world challenges of leading and scaling high-performance tech teams. From team structures and software delivery to engineering culture and architecture, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders aiming to drive innovation and collaboration in today's fast-paced tech environments.

Host Gemma Thomason leads a live conversation from Pleo, joined by Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo; May Formosa, Head of Product Development at Hi.health; and Kevin Albrecht, Interim CPO at Resurs Bank. They dive into the evolving landscape of fintech, touching on product innovation, user-centric design, and leadership in financial technology. This episode delivers key insights on fintech transformation, digital finance trends, and the roles shaping tomorrow's financial services sector across Europe and beyond.

Since spring 2025, power prices in the Nordics have been below zero, thanks to a myriad of factors, including low power demand and a glut of green power production. Whilst this has been good news for some consumers in the region - who have been paid to use their electricity - the prevalence of sub-zero prices has created jitters for investors and many in öthe markets are feeling the impact of the negative downturn. In this episode, Richard speaks to a panel of experts from Montel's Energy Day in Helsinki about why the Nordics are experiencing the most dramatic level of negative prices vs the rest of Europe. We also look at PPAs, the impact of an increase in nuclear energy, and how renewables can coexist with other growing energy sources. Presenter: Richard SverrissonGuests:Suvi Paaso - Managing Director, Power Deriva Riku Merikoski - Senior Power Analyst, Axpo Solutions AGVesa Ahoniemi - Chief Commercial Officer, Winda EnergyPriyanka Shinde - Market Expert Nordic, Montel AnalyticsEditors: Bled MaliqiProducer: Sarah Knowles

Twee derde van de bedrijven in Nederland heeft een ernstig tekort aan personeel. Sinds 2021 zijn er meer vacatures dan werkzoekenden. Economie en arbeidsmarkt zijn hiermee in een nieuwe realiteit beland van te weinig banen voor mensen naar te weinig mensen voor banen. Nederland is hierin niet uniek in Europa. Elk jaar krimpt de arbeidsmarkt in de Europese Unie met 4 miljoen mensen, waarschuwde Mario Draghi al.Wat te doen? Dit wordt één van de grootste uitdagingen voor het komende kabinet. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger spreken met Jacco Vonhof, voorzitter van MKB Nederland en Hans de Jong, oud-president van Philips Nederland, voorman van het Project Beethoven en lid van de Raad van Toezicht van Platform Talent voor Technologie. Samen goed voor 99% van de bedrijven in ons land en de top van de hightech industrie.***Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt door Platform Talent voor Technologie en met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show!Deze aflevering bevat een advertentie van Greenpeace. Stop diepzeemijnbouw en bescherm de wonderen van de diepzee. Word nu donateur en ontvang tijdelijk een volledig duurzaam en uniek oceanenshirt. Ga naar greenpeace.nl/betrouwbarebronnenHeb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact.Op sommige podcast-apps kun je niet alles lezen. De complete tekst plus linkjes en een overzicht van al onze eerdere afleveringen vind je hier***Jacco Vonhof noemt het tekort aan mensen en nieuwe talenten samen met de regeldruk de meest nijpende zorgen van zijn achterban. Hans de Jong berekent dat alleen al in de technische industrie een tekort aan talent en menskracht bestaat zo groot als een hele stad. "Er zijn ook geen tekortsectoren meer waar de tekorten slechts tijdelijk nijpend zijn. Krapte zie je nu overal", zegt Vonhof.Lapmiddelen en tijdelijke subsidies voldoen allang niet meer. En het idee dat de overheid kan sturen op hele sectoren en bijvoorbeeld de studie en beroepskeuze van jongeren is een illusie. Keuzevrijheid is een groot goed en het verleiden van jongeren naar techniekstudies moet steeds weer hand in hand gaan met sociaal-culturele en technologische veranderingen. Zeker nu zijn daarin revolutionaire veranderingen gaande, benadrukt De Jong. Daar moeten we nu op leren inspelen.In Nederland lukt het slecht ingrijpende systeemwijzigingen door te voeren. "Bij de Nordics lukt dat duidelijk beter,' signaleert De Jong. Vonhof merkt dat de infrastructuur van ons sociale bestel en de fiscus vaak tegen de klok in werken als je de tekorten wilt aanpakken'. “Dat schiet niet op."Terwijl we ondertussen weten wat wel werkt, zegt De Jong. “Een netwerk als Katapult - van bedrijven, mbo, hbo en regio laat al tien jaar zien hoeveel dit kan opleveren.” 148.000 studenten en 32.000 bedrijven vinden elkaar daarin met hulp van 18.000 docenten. "De lessen uit Katapult zijn helder. Maak die in een regeerakkoord structureel in plaats van iets tijdelijks uit het Groeifonds dat afloopt. De uitzondering moet de regel worden."Vonhof valt hem bij vanuit zijn ervaring met intensieve samenwerkingsrelaties van mkb met mbo en hbo. Zo kun je meer jongeren beter aan de slag krijgen en dat verhoogt de arbeidsproductiviteit om de tekorten tegen te gaan.Eigenlijk moet dit met elke werknemer gebeuren. Leven lang ontwikkelen begint eigenlijk al in de allereerste ervaringen in het vmbo en wordt een permanent aspect gedurende het mbo, de stages, het hbo en heel de loopbaan door.Hans de Jong noemt in dit opzicht Project Beethoven rond de hightech-sector ‘één groot leerproject, ook in het sociale domein'. Het komende kabinet moet die lessen helpen vertalen naar heel het beroepsonderwijs en de structurele samenwerking met bedrijven. Het vrijblijvende moet eruit, geholpen door fiscale regelingen.Vonhof heeft hier nog een vurige wens. De ingreep van het kabinet-Schoof bij de Voorjaarsnota in de kansenimpuls voor vmbo'ers maakt hem ziedend. "We moeten juist de basis op orde krijgen, juist voor hén. Dan kun je de tekorten ook aanpakken doordat zij doorstromen. Schrap deze ingreep dus."Uit de top die het kabinet-Schoof in maart organiseerde over de arbeidsmarktkrapte kwam nog niets concreets. Maar de bewustwording dat je het samen moet aanpakken, zoals bij Katapult en Beethoven, biedt perspectief voor onderwijs, bedrijfsleven en overheden.Het nieuwe kabinet kan daar meteen op aansluiten. Ook in Europa is men zich daarvan bewust, blijkt uit het rapport-Draghi. Nederland wordt hierbij met Katapult als 'avant-garde' beschouwd. Dat biedt extra kansen, bijvoorbeeld door een 'kopgroep' te vormen met gelijkgestemde landen, hun bedrijven en opleidingen. Europa en Beethoven horen tenslotte bij elkaar.***Verder lezenArbeidsmarktkrapte: het nieuwe normaal?Kabinetsverslag Arbeidsmarktkrapte topBrief Platform Talent voor Technologie na de topImpact en meerwaarde samenwerking beroepsonderwijs bedrijfslevenMeerjarige impuls***Verder luisteren511 – De val van het kabinet-Schoof507 - Het strenge oordeel van Rekenkamerpresident Pieter Duisenberg504 - Een jaar HOOP, LEF EN TROTS501 - Den Haag zonder Omtzigt en een Voorjaarsnota zonder beleid446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd379 - Migratie: het werkelijke verhaal371 - Banen op zoek naar mensen. Hoe in Europa bedrijven en beroepsonderwijs intensief samenwerken324 - Nederland loopt vast door tekort aan jongeren met technische opleiding, hoe lossen we dit op?216 - Crisis op komst: Nederlandse economie loopt vast door tekort aan technisch geschoolde arbeidskrachten201 - Het geheim van het hbo-succes183 - Samen slimmer worden: het Leidse kennisecosysteem als aanjager van duurzame groei143 – Emile Roemer over arbeidsmigranten, het burgemeesterschap en de SP***Tijdlijn00:00:00 – Deel 100:03:22 – Deel 200:28:59 – Deel 300:50:21 – Deel 401:03:16 – EindeZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Europe's defense industrial base stands at a critical inflection point. Military experts warn we have just three to five years to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities before facing potentially devastating security challenges.I talked about these trends and the European response with Kitron Group's President and CEO, Peter Nilsson and Managing Director of Kitron AS, Hans Petter Thomassen, who participated in the “Implementation Dialogue on EU Defence” with Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, held in Brussels recently.The European Commission recognizes this urgency. They've initiated an "omnibus" bill aimed at helping defense manufacturers ramp up production quickly, bringing together industry leaders from major prime contractors to innovative startups developing cutting-edge battlefield technologies. But the challenges are enormous.Most electronics components, semiconductors, and specialized materials used in European defense systems come from outside the continent. While stockpiling strategic materials for several years provides a short-term solution, the long-term challenge of rebuilding secure supply chains remains daunting. For specialized materials like munitions chemicals, new production facilities require five years just for permitting and environmental studies.Regional responses vary dramatically across Europe. Countries feeling immediate threat – the Nordics, Baltics, Poland, and Germany – are leading with bold procurement initiatives and defense budgets approaching 5% of GDP. These long-term commitments provide the certainty manufacturers need for major capacity investments.Perhaps most exciting is the rise of defense technology startups across Eastern Europe. From drone innovations to laser targeting systems, these companies bring battlefield-ready solutions developed with real-world urgency. As one Ukrainian defense official emphasized: "A system you can provide me two years from now has zero interest – I need something for tomorrow."The war in Ukraine accelerates these trends, serving as both catalyst for action and testing ground for technologies. Defense donation programs deliver immediate battlefield feedback on new systems, strengthening the innovation cycle.Want to explore how these defense industry transformations might affect your business? Join us at the upcoming IPC defense event in Brussels on June 10th, where industry leaders will be tackling these critical challenges head-on.MADE IN EUROPE is an IPC Podcast, produced by SCOOPEMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by Aurel Ionel Rădulescu, Founder of DakCode Ltd Oy, Jan Bergström, Senior Manager of TechOps at Topcon Healthcare, Markus Ritala, Director of Cloud Development at M-Files, and Janne Välimaa, Cloud Architect at Greenstep. They discuss what makes a high-performing DevOps team, exploring the importance of collaboration, automation, and efficient cloud solutions. Tune in to learn from experts about driving success in DevOps and cloud-driven technology.

Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Lead Business Strategist for Financial Markets Regulation at Tietoevry, and Joseph Jawahiri, Manager for Risk, Governance & Compliance at Zeb Consulting, about how AI can transform compliance and risk management. The discussion focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses address regulatory challenges, improve compliance processes, and manage risk in the financial sector. These experts explore innovative AI tools that enhance efficiency and ensure better governance in complex environments.

In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by Tomi Johansson, Head of Enterprise Architecture & Digital Development at Caruna, Mike Jackson, Senior Consultant at Loihde, Aki Peuralahti, Chief Technology Officer at Vitec Tietomitta Oy, and Eduardo Hofmann, Head of Engineering at Thales Cyber & Digital. They discuss how to drive digital transformation using DevOps and cloud technologies, covering enterprise architecture, cloud adoption, and the integration of cybersecurity into digital strategies.

Join James Dyson as he discusses NIS2 requirements and their implementation with Elias Alanko, Chief Information Security Officer at 3stepIT, Robert Valkama, Senior Manager of OT Cyber Security at Fortum, Sachin Loothra, Lead Solution Architect at Telia, and Mikael Albrecht, CISO at Second Nature Security Oy (2NS). The conversation covers key strategies for ensuring cybersecurity compliance, understanding the NIS2 directive, and how businesses can navigate its requirements effectively.

Welcome to the seventieth episode of Through A Glass Darkly Radio with Sean Patrick Hazlett! For this episode, we will discuss the Nordics that sometimes appear in UFO abductee and contactee accounts, and are ubiquitous in conspiracy lore. Do not miss this amazing episode. Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Copyright © 2025 Through a Glass Darkly Radio with Sean Patrick Hazlett. All rights reserved.

From AI-powered dubbing to stripped-back broadcast vans to clever piracy countermeasures, sports streaming is undergoing a major shift. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-host Nick Meacham shares his key takeaways from Streaming Tech Sweden, an annual event for streaming tech in the Nordics, as well as a behind the scenes at the Ice Hockey World Championships with Infront to understand what it takes to deliver a global broadcast.Key Talking Points:How modern broadcast supply chains are being rebuilt from the ground upDYN Media proving how lean production can still scale with qualityInfront's thirty-one camera broadcast of the Ice Hockey Worlds shows innovation in actionPiracy continues to grow, but smarter deterrents are emerging 

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Eliot returns from overseas travel and brings back the jackassery of the week segment with him. He and Eric discuss the President's reliance on totally fraudulent evidence while ambushing the President of South Africa with a video alleging genocide against whites in his country, the President's bizarre commencement address at the "Army Acadmey," the disembowling of the national security council staff, and the continued sniping in the immediate office of the Secretary of Defense. Eliot also reports on the "strategic ghosts" haunting the chanceries of Europe and his visits to Edinburgh, London, Tallinn, Stockholm and Warsaw. They discuss the UK Strategic Defense Review and Britain's post-imperial overstretch, Eliot's attendance at the Lennert Meri Conference in Estonia and that country's memories of absorption into the Soviet Union and its fears of Russian revanchism, Russian gray zone activity in the Baltic Sea, Russian troop movements in the north and the threat to the Nordics, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's unpublished threatening letter to the Swedes in 2021, Sweden's "armed neutrality" during the Cold War, the nuclear question that hangs over Poland as well as Polish resentments at past betrayals, Russia's evolution into a perpetual warfare state, and European efforts to both rearm, assist Ukraine and influence Trump (and their chances of success on the latter front). Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

How do you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) when it comes to digital decluttering? In this episode, Morten and Lars approach the topic with different perspectives, including: - A Natural Planning Model-approach for digital decluttering - Their specific advice and thoughts on specific areas such as digital files, photos - Their generic recommendations on email folders ..and much more, including learning the Danish word 'Gækkebrev'! We hope that this helps you in your 'GTD journey' and if it does, or if you have questions for us to pick up in the podcast, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk And as always, we'd love for you to follow or connect with us on LinkedIn! We always like to connect with GTD'ers from around the world, you can find the links to our YouTube profiles in the Links below. We have some really cool free webinars coming up, which we really want you to join

On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Kristine Hartviksen, Executive Committee Member at Worldchefs and Head of Innovation at NorgesGruppen, Norway's largest grocery company. Kristine has held several leadership roles across culinary associations, including as President of both the Norwegian Chefs Association and the Nordic Chefs Association — the first woman to hold these roles. With over 25 years of involvement with Worldchefs, Kristine is currently serving as Assistant Vice President, sharing her deep commitments to community, collaboration and wellbeing. Tune in to learn how Scandinavian values are shaping healthier, more respectful kitchen cultures and why wellbeing must be at the center of our industry's future. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.

What can a week in Sweden can teach us about the future of sports media? StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham unpacks his recent trip in the Nordics, where he hosted a Two Circles event to uncover the key trends shaping the industry - from the rising value of fandom to the stark realities of media rights and piracy. We also hear from Dugald Macdonald, CEO of Sportable on how real-time performance data is enhancing the fan experience and broadening its media impact.  Key Points:Two Circles predicts four billion global sports fans by 2033 - driving a 50% increase in content consumptionNearly 50% of all sports fandom is formed before age 14 and why making youth focused content is more vital than everThe Nordic region leads in streaming adoption, but also highlights major piracy challenges 'Friction is the enemy,' paywalls, user experience, lack of time, and share of wallet are major blockers to lifelong fandom Sportable's performance data is key to unlocking serving super fans with knowledge 

We speak with Kieran Long, director of Amos Rex in Helsinki. After leading the architecture and design museum ArkDes in Stockholm and the design department at the V&A museum in London, Kieran Long now heads one of the most progressive institutions in the Nordics. Amos Rex in HelsinkiIn this conversation, recorded during Fashion in Helsinki, we talk about:Why fashion is more than clothes, it's cultureHow museums can become spaces for self-expression and public dialogueThe impact of AI on creativity and artistic practiceLessons from working with the iconic Finnish fashion personality Minttu Vesala and staging fashion shows in public spaceHosted by:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND—Scandinavian MIND is a media platform and branding agency operating at the intersection of lifestyle industries and tech. Sign up for our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newslettersConnect with our agency:www.scandinavianmind.com/agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to battery storage deployment in Europe, most of the attention has been focused on familiar markets like the UK, Germany, and southern Europe. But in the background, a quieter shift has been taking place in the Nordics - one that's now starting to accelerate.Long seen as too stable, too hydro-dominated, or simply too slow, the Nordic markets were largely overlooked by early battery investors. Yet growing volatility, falling capex, and the evolving needs of a decarbonising grid have started to change the picture.In this episode of Transmission, we explore what's driving battery investment in Sweden, Finland, and beyond. From market signals and dispatch dynamics to cross-border optimisation and grid readiness, this conversation offers a window into a part of the European market that's now waking up and scaling fast. Quentin speaks with Nicklas Bäcker, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Why the Nordics were initially overlooked: How the prevalence of dispatchable hydro capacity led many investors to undervalue the incremental role of batteries in grid flexibility.Shifting storage economics: How declining capex, increased price volatility, and evolving ancillary service markets have improved the commercial viability of BESS in the region.Scaling rapidly in a new market: Insights into how more than €250 million was raised to deliver more than 200 MW of battery capacity within a compressed timeframe.Complementing hydro with fast-response assets: Why batteries offer unique value even in hydro-heavy systems. From frequency control to short-duration balancing and market arbitrage.A cross-border approach to Nordic flexibility: How project developers are expanding into Finland and other markets, and what differentiates the Nordic power system in a European context.About our guest:Nicklas Bäcker is Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, one of the fastest-growing battery storage platforms in Northern Europe. With a background in energy markets and infrastructure strategy, Nicklas plays a key role in shaping the company's growth across Sweden, Finland, and other European markets. Ingrid Capacity currently operates over 200 MW/MWh of battery storage, with an additional 200 MW/MWh under construction—positioning it as a first mover in delivering large-scale flexibility to the Nordic grid. Nicklas brings strategic insight into project development, market entry, and the role of storage in accelerating electrification across Europe. For more information on Ingrid Capacity, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

When it comes to battery storage deployment in Europe, most of the attention has been focused on familiar markets like the UK, Germany, and southern Europe. But in the background, a quieter shift has been taking place in the Nordics - one that's now starting to accelerate.Long seen as too stable, too hydro-dominated, or simply too slow, the Nordic markets were largely overlooked by early battery investors. Yet growing volatility, falling capex, and the evolving needs of a decarbonising grid have started to change the picture.In this episode of Transmission, we explore what's driving battery investment in Sweden, Finland, and beyond. From market signals and dispatch dynamics to cross-border optimisation and grid readiness, this conversation offers a window into a part of the European market that's now waking up and scaling fast. Quentin speaks with Nicklas Bäcker, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity. Over the course of the conversation, you'll hear about:Why the Nordics were initially overlooked: How the prevalence of dispatchable hydro capacity led many investors to undervalue the incremental role of batteries in grid flexibility.Shifting storage economics: How declining capex, increased price volatility, and evolving ancillary service markets have improved the commercial viability of BESS in the region.Scaling rapidly in a new market: Insights into how more than €250 million was raised to deliver more than 200 MW of battery capacity within a compressed timeframe.Complementing hydro with fast-response assets: Why batteries offer unique value even in hydro-heavy systems. From frequency control to short-duration balancing and market arbitrage.A cross-border approach to Nordic flexibility: How project developers are expanding into Finland and other markets, and what differentiates the Nordic power system in a European context.About our guest:Nicklas Bäcker is Chief Strategy Officer at Ingrid Capacity, one of the fastest-growing battery storage platforms in Northern Europe. With a background in energy markets and infrastructure strategy, Nicklas plays a key role in shaping the company's growth across Sweden, Finland, and other European markets. Ingrid Capacity currently operates over 200 MW/MWh of battery storage, with an additional 200 MW/MWh under construction—positioning it as a first mover in delivering large-scale flexibility to the Nordic grid. Nicklas brings strategic insight into project development, market entry, and the role of storage in accelerating electrification across Europe. For more information on Ingrid Capacity, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

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The UAP Disclosure Fund held an informational briefing about UFOs for Congress. In addition to hearing from Chris Mellon, Avi Loeb, and Tim Gallaudet, we got to hear from Dr. Eric Davis, the alleged author of the Wilson/Davis notes. He spoke about his background in astrophysics and how he started investigating UFOs for Robert Bigelow, eventually becoming one of David Grusch's primary witnesses. He answered questions about exotic material science, UFO flight mechanics, and even talked about the alien races that are alleged to be flying these craft!You can find show notes and references at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeryExcitingTime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or support us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What happens when one of the Nordics' largest grocery retailers empowers 1,300 local entrepreneurs under a single national brand? In this episode, Ian Jindal chats with Oskar Jakobsson, Director of Customer Solutions at ICA Gruppen, to explore the unique federated model in Swedish grocery retail. Oskar shares how ICA balances entrepreneurial autonomy with digital innovation, discusses the challenges of unifying customer experience across diverse store formats, and reflects on the accelerating pace of change in retail technology. The conversation ranges from handwritten signs and local flavour to AI-driven personalisation, the future of agentic shopping, and the enduring joy of simply strolling through great stores. About the Guest Oskar Jakobsson is Director of Customer Solutions at ICA Gruppen, where he leads a team of nearly 200 colleagues responsible for all digital customer-facing touchpoints. With over 20 years' experience in retail, spanning SaaS suppliers, H&M, and Sweden's alcohol monopoly, Oskar brings deep expertise in digital transformation, customer experience, and the art of retail. Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction Oskar's retail journey, passion for the industry, and why he loves just being in stores. 03:00 – ICA's Unique Model: 1,300 Entrepreneurs How ICA's structure empowers local ownership, creates lively, differentiated stores, and fosters community connection. 08:00 – Store Formats & Family Businesses The four ICA formats, from small convenience stores to hypermarkets, and the generational, entrepreneurial spirit behind them. 10:00 – Digital Customer Experience at Scale Oskar's role in orchestrating all digital touchpoints, from apps to in-store tech, and the challenge of aligning with retailer-facing systems. 13:00 – Defining “Best Customer Experience” How ICA uses surveys, A/B testing, and constant feedback to keep the customer at the centre of every digital and in-store decision. 15:00 – The Complexity of Grocery Shopping Journeys Why food retail is uniquely challenging, and how ICA leverages data for relevance and personalisation. 17:00 – Retail Media, Promotions & Data The balance between central campaigns and local autonomy, and how ICA navigates data sharing and privacy in a federated model. 20:00 – The Pace of Change & Flexible Architecture Reflections on the rapid acceleration of retail tech, the need for adaptable IT infrastructure, and lessons from past digital transformations. 25:00 – AI, Agents & The Future of Grocery Oskar's take on the coming wave of agentic shopping, the importance of brand trust, and how AI will reshape both online and in-store experiences. 31:00 – AI in Practice at ICA From classic analytics to generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, ICA is using AI for efficiency, decision support, and behind-the-scenes innovation. 34:00 – Advice for Retail Technologists Oskar's career lessons: prioritisation, embracing change, and the value of curiosity and continuous learning. 39:00 – Getting Re-energised by Great Retail Why Oskar strolls malls for inspiration, and the importance of reconnecting with what makes retail exciting. 40:00 – What's Next: Strategy & Direction The excitement of strategic planning, aligning teams, and setting direction for ICA's future.   Standout Quotes “ICA isn't a chain. It's almost 1,300 separate retailers… Each store is genuinely their own store, adapting to their local customer and community.” “You always need to prioritize. You will never be able to do everything. It takes a while before you realize that.” “If you have a monolith you can't change, you need an integration layer that is flexible. Tech isn't the problem-it's prioritizing investment.” “The pace of change will never be as slow as it is today. It will only be quicker.” “Retail is a hobby. I'm fortunate enough to work with my hobby.” --  Run time: 38 minutes   INFORMATION: [

We speak with Lauren Crichton, Director of Marketing at Sana, about their recent AI Summit – one of the most important tech events in the Nordics. The event gathered leading thinkers on the global AI scene, and Lauren was at the center as the host and moderator. In this episode we discuss:Sana's mission of empowering knowledgeHow organisations need to foster a safe environment for AI experimentation Why writing remains a vital skill despite the rise of generative AI How creatives can play a crucial role in an AI-driven future.Hosted by:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and founder, Scandinavian MIND—Scandinavian MIND is a media platform and branding agency operating at the intersection of lifestyle industries and tech. Sign up for our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newslettersConnect with our agency:www.scandinavianmind.com/agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring conversation, we are joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir — a visionary artist, filmmaker, systems thinker, and the creative force behind InnSæi — to explore the power of intuition, imagination, and inner transformation as drivers of meaningful change. Hrund shares her journey across a diverse career, her deep belief in the balance between the rational and intuitive, and how embracing our inner wisdom can lead to more compassionate and sustainable futures. We all have intuition and the ability to access it and you'll learn tools to connect with your intuition and understand just how important it is for our lives—personally and professionally. Share it with a friend! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE'S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Michele on IG GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/ Book: InnSaei: Icelandic wisdom for turbulent times Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Hrund's Ted Talk GUEST BIO: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic thought leader, author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and TED/keynote speaker. She is remodelling our understanding of intuition, through the Icelandic concept of InnSæi. Through her writing, coaching and speaking, she helps individuals and organisations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and intuition, bringing together some of the world's foremost research and practices on the fundamental role intuition plays when we take decisions, lead, build teams and innovate in times of uncertainty.Hrund has had leading roles in investments and innovation in the Nordics, development and post-conflict reconstruction with the UN in Europe and Asia. She led Iceland's Sustainability centre Festa, transforming its role, stakeholder engagement and size from 2019-2023. Hrund is a trusted coach and advisor to leaders around the world. She is an Advisory Council Member at Yale's International Leadership Center, a Nordic Ignite Angel Ambassador, and has been recognised as a Yale World Fellow, World Economic Young Global Leader (alumni) and WEF Cultural Leader. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Highlights:1) Craig's transformative ET contact experience2) Extraterrestrial intentions toward humanity?3) The consciousness and dimensional capacities of alien races4) The role that humanity plays in the galactic ecosystem?My guest, Craig Campobasso, who is a multifaceted figure in the realm of ufology, known for his work as a casting director, award winning filmmaker, and author. His contributions have significantly shaped contemporary discussions on extraterrestrial life, contact experiences, and UFO phenomena. Craig has appeared on many radio shows, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. He has also been a guest on GAIA TV's Open Minds, with Regina Meredith; and two episodes of Beyond Belief, hosted by George Noory. Craig has also appeared on The History Channel's Ancient Aliens, was on Gaia TV's Deep Space, and the Travel Channel's UFO Witness. His best-selling book The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics was made into a documentary that Craig wrote, produced and directed. His new book, The UFO Hotspot Compendium: All the Places to Visit Before You Die or Are Abducted is also with MUFON books. To learn more, go to: Rent Documentary: ⁠https://vimeo.com/ondemand/etspeciesalmanacdoc ⁠Buy Documentary DVD and Craig's other books: ⁠https://www.autobiographyofanet.com/other-books⁠Subscribe now❤️ and never miss an episode!Want to know your galactic ancestry? Unlock your cosmic potential with a FREE Starseed Video and Report!

What does building a business with climate responsibility at its core look like, not as an add-on but as a starting point? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, we're heading to the Nordics to meet two young leaders who are challenging the status quo around what it means to be a sustainable business. This is part of our special "Nordic Visionaries" series, where we hear directly from the next generation of change-makers reshaping how we think about innovation, impact, and industry. Synne Sauar, CEO and co-founder of Litech, and Anna Bjerre Johansen, climate activist for the Green Youth Movement in Denmark, are joining me in this discussion. Synne is building a cleantech company tackling one of the least glamorous but most critical environmental challenges: fires in waste facilities caused by improperly sorted batteries and hazardous metals. With AI-powered sensors and a fresh take on circularity, her startup finds opportunity in overlooked infrastructure. Anna brings a very different angle. She's part of a youth-led climate movement demanding more from the business world, starting with a clearer definition of what is truly sustainable. Drawing on her book For Future Businesses, she outlines why half-measures won't cut it and why profit must be the tool, not the goal. For Anna, real sustainability isn't about polishing the edges. It's about redesigning the system from the inside out. Together, we unpack what it means to grow like a tree—finding strength, expanding purpose, and building trust over time. We talk about donut economics, rethinking business models, and how transparency and trust are the backbone of Nordic innovation. Synne and Anna also share who inspires them, what they want American listeners to reflect on, and why the next five years are a tipping point for regenerative thinking. If you've ever wondered what it takes to move beyond marketing slogans and put climate into the DNA of your business, this conversation is for you.  

What happens when scaling your recruitment business doesn't bring success, but stress? Tom Warner opens up about the highs and lows of building GroTech and why going solo was the best decision he ever made.On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Tom Warner, founder of GroTech, a specialist go-to-market recruitment agency for SaaS businesses in the Nordics.Tom launched GrowTech during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced two strong years of growth, built a team of seven and then decided to scale it all the way back to just himself. Now he's billing over £500K annually and loving the freedom and focus of a lean model.In this episode, we discuss:Why Tom chose to step back from managing a team and go soloThe lessons learned from hiring mistakes and scaling too quicklyThe emotional and financial pressures that come with business ownershipHow clarity, efficiency, and focus are driving his next chapter of growthIf you're a recruiter who's scaled, stumbled, or simply wondering if bigger is always better, this episode offers a refreshing and honest take on what success can really look like.Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Rag Podcast and Guest Background02:52 Tom Warner's Journey to Founding GrowTech05:46 The Early Days of GroTech and Initial Success08:52 Challenges of Scaling a Recruitment Business11:59 Navigating the Recruitment Landscape During COVID15:06 Reflections on Growth and Future Plans20:50 Navigating Recruitment Challenges23:01 The Impact of Hiring Decisions26:08 Crisis Management in Recruitment29:57 Building a Personal Brand34:03 Future Growth and Scaling Strategies__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: UntappedUntapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies.They're providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo's own offshore hires, and it's been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn't on your radar for 2024, it should be!Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly!Join the waiting list today so you don't miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________Episode Sponsor: HoxoRecruitment agency founders - this one's for you.What's your plan for the rest of 2025?If it's based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we've got news for you. That's not where the smart money is going.The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever.So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently!It starts with what you already have.Your experience. Your network. Your voice.And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you.You're going to learn:Why your LinkedIn content isn't working - and how to fix it fastHow to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous”And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No...

This week on Paranormally Speaking with Neal Parks: Nordics, Anunnaki, Reptilians and many more! A serious and satirical perspective on more than 20 different alien species.

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ubTX7wnczzU?si=HYVvDVFAgAM_ib62This is the most sourced and deeply cited interview I've ever conducted.For the first time on this level, primary sources, from ancient texts to archaeological evidence and wartime documents, are brought directly into the conversation. This episode of Break The Rules with Jason Jorjani goes far beyond theory and enters the realm of Metapolemos: the war to define reality itself.Topics include:► The Atlantean legacy and its hidden survivors► The dark manipulations of the Nordic-type entities► Men in Black as guardians (or suppressors) of forbidden knowledge► The symbolism of art as the lifeblood (or death) of civilizations► The mysterious Great Pyramid and its "pillars" as a survival mechanism.► Scythian and steppe traditions connecting ancient war banners and crowns to modern myths.► Nazi and ancient experiments with mercury and "fire" in machines that defy conventional understanding.--Consider Supporting BTR by:☕ Buying the most delicious coffee ever at https://jamnbean.com w/ Code: BTR10

What does it mean to innovate with principle in a world of complexity, volatility, and accelerating change? This week, I spoke with Anu Bradford,  Professor of Law, Director of European Legal Studies Center, Columbia Law School. As part of our Nordic Visionaries series, Anu brings a timely and thought-provoking perspective on the intersection of innovation, regulation, and sustainability. Known globally for her work on EU law and digital regulation, and as the author of The Brussels Effect and Digital Empires, Anu offers an insider's view on how the Nordics and Europe are navigating the fast-evolving tech landscape. Together, they explore the mounting pressure on companies to adapt to shifting political and economic forces while staying true to their foundational values. From EU regulation and AI governance to geopolitical realignment and sustainability commitments, the conversation tackles the opportunities and tradeoffs innovators must grapple with today. Anu also highlights the need for disruptive innovation that improves lives, not just profits, and calls attention to the power of Nordic leadership to set global examples through clear values, pragmatism, and social trust. Whether you are a tech founder, policymaker, or corporate leader, this episode challenges you to consider what you build and why you make it. So, how do we define meaningful innovation at this moment? And what kind of future are we shaping when we choose to balance progress with principle? Join the conversation and share your thoughts.  

From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.

How do you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) when it comes to vacations? In this episode, Morten and Lars revisit the topic of GTD and vacations for 2025. Some things have changed since last time, so listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars talk about: - Their use of the Natural Planning Model for vacations - Their use of travel checklists - Their current thinking on how to do your GTD practice while on vacation ..and much more! We hop that this helps you in your "GTD journey" and if it does, or if you have questions for us to pick up in the podcast, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk And as always, we'd love for you to follow or connect with us on LinkedIn! We always like to connect with GTD'ers from around the world, you can find the links to our YouTube profiles in the Links below. We have some really cool free webinars coming up, which we really want you to join

On today's episode, Clay is joined by Niklas Sävås to discuss the business model of serial acquirers.  A serial acquirer is a company that grows primarily by repeatedly acquiring other businesses as a core part of its strategy. Over the past two decades, many serial acquirers have proven to be profitable investments in the stock market including Constellation Software and Lifco AB. In this episode, Clay and Niklas break down the most important factors to understanding the business model as investors. Niklas Sävås is a senior equity analyst at Redeye AB where he does extensive research on serial acquirers in the Nordics. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - What a serial acquirer is and why serial acquirers are able to buck conventional thinking on making acquisitions. 08:54 - What the return profile is for serial acquirers in making private acquisitions. 10:35 - Best practices used by successful serial acquirers. 24:49 - Why it's important to be the buyer of choice as a serial acquirer. 40:18 - The most common challenges that serial acquirers face. 49:01 - The importance of organic growth for serial acquirers. 54:41 - An overview of the Roko IPO. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Check out Redeye. Investing by the Books Podcast. REQ Capital Report. Follow Niklas on LinkedIn & X. Follow Clay on LinkedIn & X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch CFI Education Found Fundrise Indeed The Bitcoin Way Vanta Shopify Onramp TurboTax HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm