Charlie Beetson hosts a compelling conversation with Diane Reynolds, Head of Business Development for Group Risk at SEB; Martin Cronert, Chief Compliance Officer at Standard Chartered; and Hege Hagen, Group AML Officer and Head of Financial Crime Prevention at Vipps MobilePay. Together, they explore how automation and artificial intelligence are transforming risk management, compliance operations, and financial crime prevention across the Nordic financial landscape. Gain insights into emerging technologies, regulatory expectations, and how leading institutions are leveraging AI to stay ahead in compliance.

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Host Rachel Owen speaks with Alyona Gurshchenkova (Senior Engineering Manager at Ecosia), Nadja Nechaeva (Engineering Manager at Epassi), Hannu Arvila (Product Development Team Lead at SOK), and Jarno Tenni (VP Engineering at LeadDesk) about successfully integrating freelancers into engineering teams. They explore fostering a sense of ownership and belonging among external contributors, managing hybrid teams, and creating strong team culture in distributed environments. Learn practical strategies to enhance collaboration, drive productivity, and support a flexible, inclusive engineering ecosystem.

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Host James Dyson is joined by Suvi-Tuulia Haakana (GIS and information security specialist at Fortum), Chris Purcell (CTO and co-founder at Clock & Cloud), and Petteri Nakamura (Cybersecurity management consultant at DNV Cyber). They discuss the intersection of open data, cybersecurity, and geopolitics in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape. Explore how data transparency, infrastructure policy, and cross-border digital strategies are shaping the Nordic tech scene and influencing global technology governance, cybersecurity resilience, and digital sovereignty initiatives.

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James Dyson explores the foundations of building strong security culture with insights from Joonatan Vilén (CISO, NetNordic Finland), Tuomas Karhula (Infrastructure Security Manager, Metso), and Antti Laatikainen (Principal Consultant, Reversec). The episode covers leadership’s role in shaping secure behavior, embedding best practices across infrastructure, and aligning teams around cybersecurity values. These seasoned professionals share lessons from their industries and real-world experiences to help organizations strengthen internal security posture and foster a culture of resilience in an evolving threat landscape.

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James Dyson explores the foundations of building strong security culture with insights from Joonatan Vilén (CISO, NetNordic Finland), Tuomas Karhula (Infrastructure Security Manager, Metso), and Antti Laatikainen (Principal Consultant, Reversec). The episode covers leadership’s role in shaping secure behavior, embedding best practices across infrastructure, and aligning teams around cybersecurity values. These seasoned professionals share lessons from their industries and real-world experiences to help organizations strengthen internal security posture and foster a culture of resilience in an evolving threat landscape.

James Dyson hosts a discussion on translating cybersecurity frameworks into actionable implementation with industry leaders Petri Nurmikko (DPO, Holvi), Jesse Leskinen (Enterprise Architect for Security & Identity, Fortum), Simo Isomäki (Chief Product Officer & CISO, Vividworks), and Petteri Leiviskä (Principal Security Consultant, Tietoevry). This episode explores bridging the gap between policy and execution, covering secure architecture, regulatory compliance, and real-world security design. Ideal for CISOs, architects, and developers working to embed strong cybersecurity into modern digital ecosystems.

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Rachel Owen dives into the complexities of developer productivity with expert insights from Ohto Rainio (Team Tech Lead, Fortum), Tommi Kotikangas (CTO, Vihreä Älyenergia), Antti Jaakkonen (Senior Director Product Engineering, ICEYE), and Lukasz Walach (Software Team Lead, OptoFidelity). The conversation explores the practical and philosophical challenges of measuring output, balancing performance with developer experience, and aligning productivity metrics with business value. Ideal for tech leaders, software managers, and engineering teams striving for better performance outcomes in modern development environments.

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Rachel Owen hosts a compelling discussion on trust, leadership, and the core dynamics that power high-performing teams. Featured guests include Sanna Davidsainen (Head of Software, Haltian), Miikka Saarteinen (Program Director, Kela), Francisco Romero (Head of Sovereign Cloud, Tietoevry), and Kevin Pakalén (Development Manager, EWQ). Together, they explore the importance of psychological safety, clear communication, and strategic leadership in driving productivity and innovation. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders aiming to build effective teams in today’s fast-paced, collaborative tech environments.

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James Dyson hosts an engaging discussion on inclusive leadership and diversity in cybersecurity. Joining the conversation are Miisa Iska (Security Operations Manager, DNV Cyber), Riku Juurikko (Head of Preparedness & Continuity, Elisa), Christian Macatulad (Security Manager, Kone), and Serena Chan (Founder, Secure Culture Code). The episode explores how inclusive teams improve cyber resilience, and why diverse perspectives are vital for effective security strategies. A must-listen for professionals focused on secure culture, team development, and evolving cybersecurity practices in today’s dynamic digital landscape.

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Charlotte Roberts leads an insightful discussion on the real-world impact of artificial intelligence across Nordic industries. Guests include Kire Hajba (AI Adoption Strategy, Siemens Energy), Magnus Dahlbäck (AI, Data, Cloud and InfoSec, Voi Technology), Michael Goldman (Product Manager Data & AI, Länsförsäkringar), and Marcel Beerden (Director Digital Strategy and Innovation, Dustin). Together, they unpack AI’s business capabilities, enterprise use cases, and future innovations. This episode is ideal for professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into AI strategy, digital transformation, and scalable tech adoption.

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