[BITE] $5Bn Supply Chain Giant Building Under the Radar w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions
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This week, we are resurfacing our conversation with Johanna Småros, co-founder of RELEX Solutions, one of Finland's leading unicorns. In our conversation, we delve into the unique path of RELEX Solutions, which was bootstrapped for more than 10 years and built “The Finnish Way” - practical and transparent.
From bootstrapping for over a decade to transforming the company into a global leader, her story is a testament to innovation, resilience, and strategic vision.
This is why, Johanna is next on the list of #BillionDollarMoves we should all learn from.
TIMESTAMPS / KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 - Intro
02:29 - Lesson #1: Don't Underestimate Academic Foundations
05:16 - Lesson #2: Do It Your Way: The Finnish Way of Building
07:03 - Lesson #3: Find Your Unique Approach in a Saturated Space
10:56 - Lesson #4: Leverage Existing Champions to Drive Global Ambition
15:11 - 3 Actionable Questions for You
If you enjoyed this, tune in to full episode with Johanna!
From Bootstrapped Startup to Finnish Tech Unicorn: RELEX Solutions' Rise w/ Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions
🎙️Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/bdm-johanna
🎞️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3moRBN0M5r0
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