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In the Customer Value Club on September 3rd, 2021, the star guest was Aki Luukkainen, CEO of Nordic Startup School, discussing the value of Finnish companies on the global stage.

Aki Luukkainen is the CEO of Nordic Startup School, a board professional, and an angel investor. Aki understands the significance of customer value both in building and growing startups and in targeting international markets.

Nordic Startup School, co-founded by Aki and Tomi Terentjeff in 2020, aims to increase the value of startups in international markets. This innovative incubator already boasts an extensive international network of mentors and partners, along with tools and a robust multi-year process that supports promising startups on their growth journey. Aki leverages his own experience in helping Finnish companies go global.

Customer Product Fit

Below, you’ll find a recording of the morning session where Aki Luukkainen explains why startups should focus on developing customer product fit rather than just pitching, what capabilities Finnish companies possess for internationalization, and what more they might need.

In the recording, Aki also discusses:

What do Finnish companies need to do to succeed globally?

How does the business model of Nordic Startup School support startups in developing customer value and growing in international markets?

What should company boards and owners do to enhance customer value?

The recording is in Finnish.