Silicon Valley Finnish School celebrates its 40 Year Journey
Silicon Valley Finnish School celebrated its 40th anniversary in December 2024 and I interviewed Principal Anu Valtanen who has led the school for over 25 years.
Learn about the teaching philosophy of Principal Anu Valtanen according to as she is helping children of all ages learn Finnish language and culture through creativity.
Learn about the teaching philosophy of Principal Anu Valtanen according to as she is helping children of all ages learn Finnish language and culture through creativity.
A Holiday Tradition Unites and Sparks Activity
Finns of all ages—from infants to grandparents—come together to celebrate the season through song. The power of this tradition is evident in its expansion beyond Finland's borders. Today, The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols are sung in approximately 20 countries worldwide.
The Story of Sirpa Aho's Sisu
Sirpa Aho, former Harvard researcher uncovers the remarkable role of Florida Finns in the state history. Read the story of a rare community activist who is celebrating researcher William Copeland's legacy in her new debut book "From the Jungle to Finntown – Finnish Sisu Under Florida’s Sun".
Two Female Entrepreneurs in Spotlight: Johanna Behm and Mia Lewin
What makes young female entrepreneurs tick?
Dive into the stories of an investor and 3 x start up founder with 2 exits and a young sustainability start up founder.
Dive into the stories of an investor and 3 x start up founder with 2 exits and a young sustainability start up founder.
The Finnish Beverage Heritage Conquers America
"Bringing the national drink of Finland to the U.S. was like getting to play in the NHL—which every kid in Finland dreams of." The 3 young men who combined their professional ambitions to their favorite beverage culture share their story.
The Journey of a Building Innovator Salla Eckhardt
Centerfold article, special edition: The fierce innovator Salla Eckhardt who thrives in combining new cutting edge technologies with buildings and construction, shares the inspiring turning points of her life and career: how she battled cancer and forged her career to success from the Nordics to the USA, from Tampere to Seattle, despite the hardships.
From the Pinnacle to the Unknown: Saara's Fearless Career Move in America
After eight years of being a homemaker in Silicon Valley, California, Saara Virtanen, a 54-year-old former C-suite assistant with a Master's in Social Science, boldly carved out a new career in the male-dominated construction industry in the USA.