Uusioaines Ltd is a pioneer of the circular economy, processing at its Forssa plant some 70 per cent of all recyclable glass collected in Finland. It fully re-uses its raw material. After processing the glass goes into industrial use or, depending on quality, Uusioaines makes foam glass from it. Foam glass is an ecofriendly insulating product and lightweight fill.
The investment sector is still predominantly male. Sanna Westman, investment manager in venture capital firm Creandum, points out the benefits to be reaped if more women were investors and company founders.
How to assemble a board that creates added value for the company? Future Board ry’s Chairman Mari Mäki and Executive Director Lari Raitavuo reply.
This year, instead of Christmas cards, Tesi will give a Christmas present to the Vamos youth service that reduces the social exclusion of 12–29 year-olds by helping them towards school and employment.
Why should a company invite an under 40-year-old to join the board? What’s so good about age diversity and should young members have a say? Future Board’s Chairman Mari Mäki and Executive Director Lari Raitavuo explain.
Building on decades of previous research, Curious AI – a Finnish pioneer in artificial intelligence – is facing an exciting future. Will AI truly work when it receives data direct from the factory floor or data about office routines? Kalle Raita, VP Sales, sketches what that future holds in store.
Europe’s largest venture capital fund Balderton Capital has been involved in financing Curious AI right from the start. General Partner Daniel Waterhouse believes that while AI is a buzz word, Curious AI is capable of digging deeper and not just scratching the surface. That’s what attracts an investor.