Always busy, but never in a rush.

Always busy, but never in a rush.

“Always busy, but never in a rush.” A common mistake businesses make in prosperous times is to become complacent, believing the good times will last forever. Take Finland’s trade with the Soviet Union, for instance. For decades, Finland relied heavily on...
Fail fast with fast prototyping

Fail fast with fast prototyping

The real deal for boosting productivity isn’t just grinding more hours. It’s about working smarter and bolder. Companies need to shake things up, try new stuff, and be cool with failing.  The problem with MVPs The more you venture into new products,...
Is it still too late for the AI train?

Is it still too late for the AI train?

We recently had the amazing opportunity to talk about the secure use of AI at the OAMK & University of Oulu Business Corner. It made me think back to a similar talk last spring and wonder, “How many people here believe AI will change their work soon?”...
Smart City Co-Creation

Smart City Co-Creation

We recently had the privilege of brainstorming ideas for Smart City Oulu and discussing with city officials how entrepreneurs and businesses can help create a smarter living environment for everyone. Here are some universal takeaways applicable to any city worldwide ?...
Data-Driven Food Waste Optimisation

Data-Driven Food Waste Optimisation

At Valfi, we are working towards a more sustainable, data-driven world. Did you know that restaurants and cafeterias can also be optimized based on people flows? Here’s an example from a public school in Finland that uses Valfi’s data solutions to reduce...
Chatting with your database

Chatting with your database

Wouldn’t it be cool to chat directly with your company’s database (e.g., MySQL on eCommerce)? We are exploring early-stage AI-driven technology that enables you to directly ask your company’s database for complex but instant quotes like, “Which...