When you think of Facebook, you don’t necessarily think they they’re doing much damage to the environment. We think of Facebook as being an online social media network. We think of it as bringing friends from far away together and bringing interests together. What we never really think of is how all this is done. […]
Founders Alliance – Encouraging Swedish Entreprenuership
Posted on June 14, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
I always find stories of entrepreneurs taking risks and accomplishing great successes so inspiring. Today we were able to visit Founders Alliance, a network of over 600 Swedish entrepreneurs. Upon qualifying for membership, which requires 1 SEK of annual profit and 800,000 SEK in turnover, members are immersed in this entrepreneurial community. Founders Alliance […]
Impromtu Spotify Meet Up
Posted on June 14, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Expected the unexpected in Stockholm! While stoping in for a quick snack at McDonalds, Luisa and I noticed a guy carrying a skateboard – not a common sight in Stockholm. He accurately guessed we were not Swedes and we soon found out he doesn’t really board. He is preparing to move to San Francisco, California […]
When in Sweden…do the swed-do!
Posted on June 13, 2012 Written by
Everywhere I look from Piteau to Stockholm there is this ragin hairstyle that seems to have taken over the Swedish youth. So I thought that in order to properly immerse myself in the culture and blend in with the locals one needs to adapt to the local customs! I believe I have accomplished this mission […]
Ericsson – A company that does more than one would think
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Ericsson was started in 1876 and has since established itself as a dominant player in the telecommunications industry. Since inception, Ericsson has had a strong desire to be at the forefront of technology and has invested consistent capital in research & development. Due to this, Ericsson has been the first to market on a wide […]
Best Work Place in Sweden- Klarna
Posted on June 11, 2012 Written by
We were kindly greeted by the staff at Klarna when we arrived. They were the first business office visit that actually printed us name tags! I felt very welcomed and appreciated. We had a tour around their offices (took up 4 floors and still growing). According to Susanne, HR Manager, they are hiring about 1 […]
Böle
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On June 9, 2012, we visited a vintage leather product manufacture- Böle. Böle was built in 1899 and have been up for four generations. Over the past 100 years, Böle has a reputation of high-quality and custom-made products. To produce a premium product, Böle uses high-quality materials, a traditional process, and highly skilled craftsmen. They […]
Böle – Modernizing A Traditional Tannery
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Established in 1899, Böle Leather Tannery has been in full effect using traditional ways to create exquisite leather goods. They create everything from cup holders, to briefcases, to purses, to passport holders, to tote bags, to belts. Böle is known for amazing quality goods while paying close attention to detail. Family owned since […]
Vinter Keeps Swedes Talking
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Vinter, pronounced like winter, but with a V, is an award winning boutique marketing firm based in Lulea, Sweden. Vinter has been extremely successful tackling challenging PR situations. For example, Vinter designed a comprehensive marketing campaign for LKAB as they migrated the entire city of Kiruna Several miles away to avoid collapse from years of […]
Food in Pitea
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Wendy’s and my favorite past time in Pitea was eating. For lunch, we ate at the Thai Restaurant across from our hotel. I had Thai Fried rice with tofu and vegetables. Wendy had green chicken curry. Both were really spicy but oh so tasty and satisfying!! We were full after! But […]
