Best Petri Kajanders Podcasts (2025)

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The Airchat experience 2:37

8M ago2:37

2:37

Airchat was an almost real-time communication platform for ideas and content that could be shared and discovered publicly or in a smaller group setting.By Petri Kajander

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Finding Light in Darkness: Siphiwe on Faith, Connection, and Purpose 1:25:18

8M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, I sit down with my good friend Siphiwe, a software developer from Cape Town, South Africa, whose ability to spread laughter and joy is unlike anyone I've ever met. Siphiwe shares with me his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and connection. We explore his experiences growing up in Soweto during the a…

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Priyata -A Systems Biologist on Merging Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Science, Blockchain in Healthcare, and the Art of Conscious Living 1:31:57

9M ago1:31:57

1:31:57

Welcome to a fascinating episode , where we explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and personal growth with a guest who embodies the spirit of interdisciplinary thinking and constant evolution. My guest is Priyata, a systems biologist whose journey spans from the bustling cities of India to the cutting-edge research labs of Germany. Priya…

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The Business Artist: Petri Kajander on Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Work 1:15:47

10M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In this episode, I sit down with Petri Kajander, a fascinating Finnish entrepreneur, author, and self-proclaimed "business artist." Our conversation takes unexpected turns as we explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology. Petri shares insights that left me pondering long after our chat ended. Highlights include: The surp…

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Keith Harmon: Professional Skydiving to CFO’ing to Teaching a Million Kids Math 1:15:13

11M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

In this episode I have conversation with Keith Harmon, a man whose life journey defies convention. From his early days as an engineer to his thrilling experiences as a competitive skydiver, and his long tenure in the hospitality industry, Keith's story is one of resilience, passion, and a relentless pursuit of meaningful connections. Keith shares t…

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Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do & the Art of Self-Discovery with MICKY (Firebird) 59:49

12M ago59:49

59:49

In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented MICKY, also known as Firebird. From his deep dive into martial arts and Bruce Lee's philosophy to an incredible journey in the music industry, MICKY’s story is one of transformation and relentless pursuit of passion.We touch on Micky's surprising transition from studying music business to performin…

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Embracing Faith, Community, and Innovation with Gary Sheng 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

In this episode I chat with Gary Sheng who is a US-based technologist, creator, and civic entrepreneur. We talk about his journey of integrating diverse interests and finding his path. We discuss the power of faith and intuition in decision-making and the transformative potential of pop-up villages like Zuzalu gatherings for fostering collaboration…

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Wisdom Beyond His Years: 17-Year-Old Arjun Khemani on Education, Entrepreneurship and the Beginning of Infinity 1:02:57

1y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Get ready for a fascinating conversation with Arjun Khemani, a remarkable 17-year-old who's the youngest guest ever on my podcast! Arjun's journey is anything but conventional - he dropped out of school to pursue his passions, explored various gigs, and landed a job at AirChat, a platform for authentic voice conversations. In this episode, we dive …

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Priyanka Raghuvanshi: Unfiltered Conversations on Art, Life, and Everything in Between 1:29:15

1y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Join me for an incredibly real chat with Priyanka Raghuvanshi, an artist who's not afraid to be herself. Priyanka opens up about her wild ride, from studying the mind to trying out different jobs before realizing art is her true calling.She drops some serious truth bombs about how important it is to ask questions, even if it makes you look silly. P…

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Embracing Curiosity: Ina Lulaj’s Journey from Albania to Japan 1:12:53

1y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Welcome to Season 3 of the RareErth Podcast! I'm kicking things off with a special guest, Ina Lulaj, who courageously left her 9-to-5 life to pursue her writing dreams in Tokyo. Our chance encounter blossomed into a wonderful friendship, and Ina's here to share that journey with us.From Albania to Oxford, Boston, and Miami, Ina's adventures have be…

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Decentralise but customise 1:27

1y ago1:27

1:27

Social media is one way to use your voice. We are in the middle of a disruption from centralised…By Petri Kajander

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Is AI an existential threat? 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

1:12

If you ban innovation you stop progress because the learning stops and that's easiest way to add odds to the existential risk category.By Petri Kajander

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Future of podcasting 2:55

2y ago2:55

2:55

Is Airchat the future of podcasting? It has the potential to become a new form of social media that has a feel of friendly chats in public.By Petri Kajander

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Advisory and board members 9:59

2y ago9:59

9:59

Do you need an advisory board, or is the board enough? What do you want from external experts, and how can you get them?

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Growth hacking, engagement farming and marketing 6:12

2y ago6:12

6:12

What's the difference, and does it matter?

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An Actuary's Musings on Life & Financial Independence-Sumit Ramani 1:56:06

2y ago1:56:06

1:56:06

In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with Sumit Ramani - Actuary and Co-Founder of ‘Protect Me Well’.In a touching homage to his parents during the interview, Sumit shared his unique journey to becoming an expert in the field of finance. We lamented about how financial companies have made financial products too complicated and we laughed…

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Recruitment doubts 5:19

2y ago5:19

5:19

What to do when you need to fill a key position but it's hard to find good candidates?

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Solutions to not get stuck 4:31

2y ago4:31

4:31

What to do when you feel that you cannot move forward or even black pilled with your decisions?

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From Ideas to Ideals - Product Management and more with Aishwarya Ashok 1:58:37

2y ago1:58:37

1:58:37

In this episode of the podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with Aishwarya Ashok, Product Manager at Zoho and Creator of “The Prodcastt”, “The Founder’s Foyer”, “One Good Thing” and “100+NotTech”. The Founder's Foyer is a space where creators, founders, and builders look for all the foundational concepts and support to grow their ideas into pro…

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Dealbreakers 4:09

2y ago4:09

4:09

The things that make going further pointless and waste of time. What are your opportunity costs?

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Rush 5:07

2y ago5:07

5:07

Founders are busy but can your business case be rushed?

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Fundability 5:55

2y ago5:55

5:55

How's your case looking vis-a-vis other investment options at the moment? Brutally honest overview may save you time and effort, and you can make corrections accordingly.

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The Backstory, Journey of Local Ferment Co - Akash & Noopur 1:42:50

2y ago1:42:50

1:42:50

Join me in this episode as I chat with Akash Devaraju and Noopur Porwal from Local Ferment Co (LFC), a micro-brewery and kitchen that specialises in all things probiotic and non-alcoholic drinks. We'll take a deep dive into their startup journey and their passion for aesthetics and design, which is evident in their visually appealing website. The L…

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Nostr takes over 2:54

2y ago2:54

2:54

How to get started with nostr and why it's taking over the social media space.By Petri Kajander

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Back-of-the-envelope math 5:16

2+ y ago5:16

5:16

Have you checked the numbers that you have a business case?

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Crowdfunding 12:00

2+ y ago12:00

12:00

When is a crowdfunding campaign a good choice for fundraising? What are the options, ways and important aspects to keep in mind?

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The Story of Hungry Eyes-Nandini & Soubhik 1:22:18

2+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

In this episode, I interview Nandini Nair and Soubhik Hazra. Both of them had a background in hospitality industry, but decided to try their hand at the pet food business with their brand, "Hungry Eyes."Who would have imagined that two people from the hotel industry would end up starting a business for dogs? But that's precisely what they did. We d…

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Saying no is a superskill 11:03

2+ y ago11:03

11:03

How to avoid getting scammed or avoiding bad actors that are really convincing and highly recommended by others?

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Who's your customer? 7:41

2+ y ago7:41

7:41

Is it the one paying for your product, the one using it or somebody else?

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What turns off investors? 4:52

2+ y ago4:52

4:52

When do you approach investors, what's your opening line? How are you telling your story and setting the expectations?

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Exploring the World of Recommendations with Vaibhav Munjal of Chalchitra Talks 1:08:33

2+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In this episode of the podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with Vaibhav Munjal, the co founder of the popular YouTube channel "Chalchitra Talks." If you do not know about Chalchitra Talks, it’s a one-stop destination for all your recommendations...movies, books, podcasts, TV shows, poetry, sports and so on! So, in this episode Vaibhav shares t…

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Complexity is easy but simplicity is harder 5:43

2+ y ago5:43

5:43

Simple is the best but it takes mastery to achieve it. Yet, many perceive complexity as sophistication when you don't understand issues deeply enough.

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Is it you, the market or your sales process? 4:50

2+ y ago4:50

4:50

How to figure out whether you need to change your product or it's a market-related issue or it's just your sales process that needs fixing?

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Mindfulness, Self-Discovery, & Inner Peace with James Pierce 1:00:13

2+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Join me for an enlightening conversation with James Pierce on this brand-new episode of the podcast! James is a philosopher, a writer and an entrepreneur. We delve into James' journey towards spiritual growth and explore themes of mindfulness, self-discovery, and personal development. Along the way, we discuss the human desire for acceptance, love,…

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Ideal customers where are thou 3:19

2+ y ago3:19

3:19

Convenience vs. business-first approach to your sales pipeline and lead generation

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Business-critical for your customers 7:50

2+ y ago7:50

7:50

How much sorrow and tears will your customers shed if you stop doing what you're doing at the moment?

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Back from the future 5:25

2+ y ago5:25

5:25

What's your take on future-proven your business?

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How do others perceive you? 6:30

2+ y ago6:30

6:30

Your branding and positions matter a lot. And it's hard to change the image if you're already in some customer-labelled box.

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Opportunity cost 5:48

2+ y ago5:48

5:48

The conundrum of visible and the unseen: you know where you're spending your time but have you considered what you could have achieved by doing something else instead?

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What are you doing? 6:00

2+ y ago6:00

6:00

How to understand your prospects, cooperation partners or anybody's line of business quickly? I give you the shortcut method.

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The impossible equation 2:10:45

2+ y ago2:10:45

2:10:45

Ahti Heinla talks about building companies that impact a massive amount of people, how even successful founders struggle and fail at times but also what’s the right approach to build a business case. He also reveals how his company managed to pull off something that a tier-one VC told to be impossible. See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpe…

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Are your sales tools in order? 4:16

2+ y ago4:16

4:16

When was the last time you checked your company website or contacted as a potential buyer via your marketing channels?

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Do you care? 5:06

2+ y ago5:06

5:06

Actions speak louder than words. How far are you aiming at and how do you consider the consequences of your actions?

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From Twitter to Farcaster and Mastodon 4:25

2+ y ago4:25

4:25

Where to go from Twitter? Farcaster, Mastodon and Bluesky are serious alternatives to consider.By Petri Kajander

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Decoded and Selling in a Crisis 1:20

2+ y ago1:20

1:20

There have always been difficult times and people have survived them. Decoded and Selling in a Crisis give you tools to overcome your hurdles.By Petri Kajander

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Successful founder traits 5:31

2+ y ago5:31

5:31

The qualities and skills that you can observe in successful startup founders. I also mentioned this thread in the episode: https://twitter.com/jarridvtingle/status/1574785414623264769.

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59 seconds 5:20

2+ y ago5:20

5:20

Cut to the chase!

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IKEA—Ingvar Kamprad’s startup from 1943 1:19:03

2+ y ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Hannu Ryopponen talks about working with Ingvar Kamprad, how he was as an entrepreneur and what made IKEA successful. He also reveals what happened when he travelled with Kamprad and met dignitaries. See the episode notes: https://www.talkswithpetri.com/kamprad. Guest bio Hannu Ryöppönen is a private investor and board professional who, since the 1…