Innovation vs. Happiness podcast

Finding the perfect balance between work and personal life is a universal challenge. Innovation vs. Happiness podcast tells you the stories of international professionals who moved to Espoo, Finland and learned how to thrive in both their career and personal life.

Season 2

From Canada to Finland, Heather Ross-Sirola reflects on her unique path in sales, marketing, and life balance in Espoo.

Thoa Nguyen shares her journey from Vietnam to Finland, balancing software leadership with personal growth in a new culture.

Explore how Himadri Majumdar helped build Finland's quantum ecosystem after moving from India to pursue a career in tech.

Season 1

Vinay Kumar's journey from India to Finland and hear from his work with groundbreaking sustainable materials.

Join nuclear expert Erika Holt as she shares her leap from the US to Finland and insights into achieving work-life balance.

Michelle Lam shares her journey from Vietnam to Finland and how she built a balanced career in tech and innovation.

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Do you want both, a high-impact, innovative career and a life of happiness and balance? If yes, come to learn how it's done in Espoo, Finland.

Explore Finland’s unique work culture

In Finland, work-life balance is highly valued and workplaces foster a friendly, trust-based atmosphere. Check out ten reasons why Finland is an exceptional place to work. Whether you're interested in shorter working hours or generous parental leave, this list highlights what makes working life here truly special.

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Espoo Talent Hub – services for international professionals

Are you inspired to move to Finland and be part of a world-leading innovation hub? Espoo is at the forefront of systemic innovation, where ideas and people thrive to improve quality of life for all.

Reach out to explore how you could work in Espoo and join Europe’s most impactful innovation community.

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