Most people think Angry Birds is just a silly game to play when you’re making #2. But it’s more than that…it’s app #1 and more. Rovio is the company behind the over $1 billion grossing app Angry Birds. Rovio started as a few buddies writing a game … [Continue reading]
Klarna and their tasty Swedish buns
Posted on June 18, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
