Launchpad USA

Supporting the success of international companies breaking into and growing in the U.S. market. #LaunchpadUSA

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Mike Klyszeiko, Director of Launchpad USA at Amcham Finland, spent part of this week in #Croatia meeting leaders of companies with plans to enter the U.S. market. Here's a shot of him giving an informative talk at @hub385, a center for entrepreneurship in #Zagreb!

#ReachFurther

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

"These elections could greatly change the priorities of Congress and how effectively it will function," says Amcham Policy Officer @juliamaklin. Watch her @YleAstudio interview about today's #USmidterms online: https://t.co/jMMA4fCNz5 . She starts at the 10:35 minute mark.

[Amcham Finland @amchamwatch]

New York-based @InsuranceVixen spoke to us about preparing your Finnish business with appropriate insurance when entering the U.S. market. American insurance systems are complex, so getting what you need for the lowest price is key. Read it here now: https://t.co/19guNaFgL0

[Thornton Tomasetti @ttinc]

You may be familiar with Godzilla, but we’re willing to bet you’ve never seen the sci-fi movie monster like this before. Members of the @ttinc Boston office teamed with @AnnBehaArch to create a nine-foot “Canzilla” as part of #Canstruction. https://t.co/OEHyBY3OEP

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Congratulations to member @KONECorporation for being included in the @Forbes' 2018 Global 2000: World's Best Employers list!

Read more: https://t.co/CtHSyFRyAM

[Amcham Finland @amchamwatch]

Our discussion on #creativity and #innovation with @LilliPaasikivi of @oopperabaletti and Miriam Holstein CEO of @BayerSuomi. @APJinplay asks what kind of talent they recruit to foster creativity. #ReachFurther

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

"Mix personalities and skills- Do not assign five identical people to the same team". This and 4 more tips on how to build great teams by member @acgresources: https://t.co/PwRA1Vfv2k
#TeamWork

[ACG Resources @acgresources]

Five Ways to Build Great Work Teams https://t.co/0jNlUOkHH3

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Read member @DHLUS's interesting blog with 6 tips for a global workforce:
https://t.co/F21i9zidLt
#GoingGlobal

[DHL U.S. @DHLUS]

#EmployeeAppreciation is something important to most companies.

But what happens when you have #global employees? https://t.co/55Xy6PowGw

[GoodNewsfromFinland @goodnewsfinland]

When Nokia's handset business collapsed, many thought that spelt the end for the Finnish city of Oulu where Nokia was the main employer.
But locals weren't prepared to let their city go under https://t.co/BeD1twnwvy via @BBC @businessoulucom #Finland #Oulu #cooperation #ecosystem

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Cyber security is no joke: “We gained access to everything,” Mitnick says. “All financial records, all patient records, everything. And we were there for two months before they detected us.” A very interesting blog by member @Xerox #Security

[Xerox @Xerox]

4 ways a hacker could break into your systems... right now. Find out how you can be proactive rather than reactive to prevent security threats.🔒 #MPOWER18 https://t.co/MtkWk5VwRY

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

What is good workplace etiquette? Member @acgresources lists 5 tips for building workplace etiquette. One of them is "Be On Time", Find out the rest: https://t.co/IR5zquHRCx

[ACG Resources @acgresources]

5 Tips For Building Workplace Etiquette https://t.co/vF7CKIfU4l

[Amcham Finland @amchamwatch]

The Amcham team was invited by @FlowHaven to their highly informative and valuable event, Insights to North American Brand Licensing & Merchandising.

A piece of advice? Your customers are more than profiles, numbers and demographics.

#ReachFurther

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Congratulations to member @DouglasElliman's CEO @DottieHerman and broker @FredrikEklundNY for being included in the list "Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate" by @observer!

[Douglas Elliman @DouglasElliman]

The @observer released its list of Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate and we see #DouglasElliman CEO @DottieHerman and broker @FredrikEklundNY made the list. Congrats! For More -> https://t.co/aqJG3hHsl5 #EllimanInTheNews

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

#ICYMI: "New York City can be a rough place to work and live, with grueling hours and hyper competition. The City will squash you like a silverfish if you take your eye off the ball" Read what member #DealySilbersteinBraverman had to say about #teamwork: https://t.co/JpzRjSn4qO

[Amcham Finland @amchamwatch]

Only a few percent of companies are using #AI smartly, there is a lot of potential to revolutionize says Joakim Platbarzdis from @episerver. Make sure your content is optimised on your website so that it can deliver!

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Member @ElisaOyj among winners of Finnish 5G frequency auction. "This auction is a concrete step towards the most advanced digital society in the world[...]" -@viest_virasto
Read More: https://t.co/ujzR32Hh3K

#5G #Future #Finland

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

Interesting discussion on #international trade and M&A at member @BoreniusFI's breakfast seminar today. @FinlandNY @FACCNY

[Amcham Finland @amchamwatch]

Member @Google signed a 10-year deal to supply one of its data centers with wind power from three new Finnish wind farms! It's a great step for #sustainable business in #Finland. Read about it now: https://t.co/ul3K562CuW

#ReachFurther #RenewableEnergy

[Launchpad USA @LaunchpadUSA]

A recent blog post by member @ClearyGottlieb looks into the #SEC's approach to #ICOs. "[...] to understand the SEC’s views on digital currencies and ICOs [...] pay close attention to the Commission’s actions and statements on the topic"
Read more: https://t.co/m2mcUN97xy

[Joni Lehto @JoniConnects]

"Success for us is when a Finnish company successfully enters the US market." - @MKlyszeiko @LaunchpadUSA @amchamwatch
@EloHelsinki @BusinessFinland @teamfinlandfi