Klarna, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is basically a limited online credit card company focusing on simpler and safer online purchasing. Started by three shirtless dudes in their basement for their business school business plan competition, Klarna saw a hole in the market which is would be creating a greater sense of safety when shopping online […]
Ericsson World in Sweden!!
Posted on June 17, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
This visit was one of most interesting visits that we had. Ericsson was very well know as one of the big guys in mobil industry, specially in Middle East region. However, now they stepped away from that focus and moved to be more specialize in Satellite technology and other innovation. Once we entered the […]
Ericsson
Posted on June 15, 2012 Written by
By far our most favorite visit was to Ericsson. Though many people know them for their contribution to the mobile phone business, Ericsson has stepped away from phones and has moved to innovative technology that ranges from the middle of nowhere in Africa (satellite technology) to your car and your home. Ericsson has built compatible […]
Klarna
Posted on June 15, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Since their inception, Klarna has doubled in size year over year. However in the last 6 months the company added on average 1.4 employees a day. Not to mention, the company has been voted the best place to work in Sweden. Although considered a tech start up as well as an innovative company they are […]
A Sweet Treat
Posted on June 14, 2012 Written by
While we visited the small town of Piteå, we were immediately exposed to the culture of the close knit town. There were tons of people lining the streets celebrating high school graduations, and parades with trucks filled of recent graduates in sailor hats. Spirits seemed to be high, and from the get go we knew […]
Facebook – Going Green
Posted on June 14, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
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
Posted on June 13, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
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 […]
