Blog
A collection of thoughts, stories, and findings on all things entrepreneurial, from the minds of the AVP team.
By aligning startup activities with Sustainable Development Goal targets, startups not only contribute to global priorities but also unlock innovative business opportunities and untapped markets, offering them a competitive edge, writes Lauri Järvilehto.
25 Apr 2024
Time management is an integral part of the Good Life Engine course. The topic is so important that sometimes it feels like it should be a whole course on its own. It probably wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that most people working or studying (or both) live in a constant feeling of time famine. But where is it coming from?
18 Apr 2024
Embarking on a two-week study trip to Korea, our Aurora students anticipated a deep dive into the entrepreneurial landscape of a vibrant and dynamic country. What they encountered was not only a stark contrast to the Nordics but also a profound revelation: the entrepreneurial mindset is not a fixed trait one is born with but rather a skill that can be cultivated and honed over time.
As our students basked in the rays of the Californian sun during the Aurora California trip, a question lingered: what makes Silicon Valley so unique? Let's jump into what they learned about the Valley's uniqueness, examining both its strengths and weaknesses.
29 Feb 2024
We sent a team of students on an Aurora trip to UC Berkeley in Silicon Valley, and the most valuable lesson for them was mastering conversations and creating an entrepreneurial mindset. Try out their tips in your everyday life to master them in the moments that matter!
15 Feb 2024
Instagram isn’t the first app that comes to mind when you think about sustainability, but you can’t deny its popularity. That’s why it became team ReMaskit’s platform of choice at Junction 2023 when they set out to tackle — and win — the challenge Resource Revolution, Now by Aalto University. Read on to learn more about their solution, Junction experience and thoughts on entrepreneurship and sustainability.
20 Dec 2023