In the latest episode of Joy of Finland, I sit down with Jyri Engeström to explore Finland’s strengths and what the future holds for the Finnish startup ecosystem.

Jyri, partner at Lifeline Ventures and Yes VC, brings unique insights from his journey as an early investor in companies like Oura and Iceye. He’s also the co-host of Startup-ministeriö, the podcast diving into the world of Finnish growth companies.

In this episode, we focus on:

• Increasing Finland’s “unicorn birthing rate” and strategies to create high-impact startups.


• The importance of attracting top international talent with systematic recruitment and a tech investor visa.


• Building scalable, impactful ventures that make a meaningful difference.

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