I have to say, looking back at the previous two years of my career, that I’ve been incredibly privileged to have been able to work on the ventures I’ve worked on. I co-founded Gyllene Skor with some very talented and awarded people from the digital marketing industry back in September 2007. Around that time I also founded ArcticStartup and it has grown to become the most followed startup media site in Northern Europe. Needless to say, this couldn’t have been done with the great team of enthusiasts and determined professionals we have on board. Thank you Ville, Miikka, Karri, Paula and Päivi for your efforts.

I’ve also had some wonderful changes in my personal life as well. I’ve met the love of my life, Noora, and fallen deeply for her. We moved in after few months of dating and things have gone perfectly ever since. However, as I spent my summer holidays with her, I realised that there are more important issues in life than simply work (yes, even I think so). Those that have known me for longer know that I’ve been working relatively hard, to say the least, for the loves of my career life – Gyllene Skor and ArcticStartup. 12- or 14-hour days weren’t much of an exception, taking weekends off from work were. With these changes in my life at hand, I’ve decided to put aside more time for Noora, myself and the people around me.

I’ve had to do some serious thinking over my summer holidays to come to a solution regarding this dilemma. The solution was not an easy one, but it does achieve my goal. A few weeks ago, I resigned from Gyllene Skor. The task of letting go of a company you’ve helped to build and create what it is today – is an incredibly tough one.

As of October 1st, I’ll start working full time on ArcticStartup.

Before finishing though, I’d like to thank all the talented people at Gyllene Skor and my clients for making the ride a very enjoyable one. Things weren’t always easy, but I have nothing but good memories of my time there. I’m sure the company has a great future ahead.

I’ll be posting more of my thoughts on ArcticStartup and its plans in the near future, stay tuned.