Welcome, step into the Prönöverse!
You are probably here, because you are a curious being, like we are. Curiosity is good, because learning happens through it. And without learning, progress stops.
So just keep on dancing or start a new dance. After all, we each have only one life, and it’s better to dance through it than sit still.
We asked Professor Alf Rehn about how researchers and the business world can co-create more effectively and find common interests. We also learned about the new research topics that interest him right now. “I have always worked with the business world, and I love startups.
Prönö is a new platform with thousands of professionals across different areas of expertise, and you can use our search feature to see which of them are interested in and available for board positions. Of course, you can filter and sort them by their professions
Mika Pantzar is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, and his research topics are consumers and technology. He is a valued economist and public commentator. “Researchers are always looking for new ways to question what we already know and how we are working on
As a startup entrepreneur, you must think big to make an impact on the world. And this is one of the best parts of leading a startup. Often, thinking big is also a burden, because you have to understand both the present and the future
There are many ways in which Prönö is different from LinkedIn. We don’t recommend you to delete your LinkedIn account but encourage you to start your Prönö life on the side. But let us explain the six most fundamental differences between the two social networking platforms.
Christian Berté, mentor-coach at Polaris Aadvisory, has experienced a lot throughout his career. You can read more about his thoughts on leadership, his experience and building trust in our earlier blog post. This time we are sharing our conversation with him about corporate boards. But
I always encourage my friends to have side hustles. It’s an easy way to try something new, and working with interesting people can bring so much energy into your life. My first business was like a side hustle during my studies. (You can read more
I remember how panicked I was when I first started as an entrepreneur. All was new and exciting, but I was very afraid to make any mistakes – especially regarding accounting and financing. I didn’t yet have that many entrepreneur friends, and most of my
Christian Berté launched Amazon Logistics in France and has a long international career. Now, as a Sparring Partner and Mentor-Coach, he supports Leaders in their journey to grow professionally as they seek to develop their business. Christian Berté is the founder of Polaris Aadvisory, where
We have created a place for people to share their dreams. You never know who might see your goals and want to help you reach them. Or maybe you have already achieved your dream – is this a good time for giving back? Search for
When we work online, a lot of serendipitous events are not taking place anymore. And those events often have a huge impact. There will be no opportunity for serendipity, unless we create it. We at Prönö are building a platform where you can find new
Find business partners who share your values so that you can find better and longer-lasting business relationships. There is no other platform where you can evaluate and choose the people you work with based on the values and dreams you share. At Prönö, we want
Even if we are already satisfied, we still need to stay curious. Being able to stay ahead is not a skill – it is an attitude. Foreseeing who you need to guide you along the way is impossible or hard at best. Open yourself to
Everybody in business needs to sell something. And every entrepreneur needs to buy something sometime. Instead of buying and selling – we believe we should be helping and creating value. Traditional sales have been based on the seller’s agenda. We have automated selling and become
In business and in life – we all need help. In life, we have our community and structures to lean on when needed. We have systems in place to support those who need it – in some countries more than others, but most definitely everywhere
Your networking efforts might have grown your network, but are you finding the right people when you need them? One smart way to save your time is to get your network organized. Most of us are on at least two social media platforms – LinkedIn
We all have a long list of connections spanning many different social media platforms. But the more connections you have, the harder it is to find your trusted professionals if they are not excellent at using social media and marketing. The algorithms have a big
Prönö is a place for you to find the best and most recommended professionals. But we also want you to find new people who would like to work with you. Your time is valuable So much time is wasted on browsing and endlessly scrolling on
Adding links to your profile helps other prönös understand what you do and what you bring to the table. In this article, we will walk you through Prönö profiles and how links can help show who you are! First, it’s good to think about who
The way we work is changing rapidly, and so we need new tools and a new mindset to succeed. In this series, Prönö’s founder Helene Auramo shares her vision of the future of work. She wants you to find new ideas for both your own
We’ve got a treat for you, prönös: our CEO & Founder Helene Auramo was featured on Dare to Suck! In each episode of this podcast, Wilfrid Kroath sits down with inspirational changemakers from different walks of life. This time, Helene talked with Wilfrid about being
Speaker of the year. Tech influencer. Biohacker. Teemu Arina wears many hats. But how has he been able to fulfill his dreams and what are his next big goals? Teemu Arina has been chosen as the speaker of the year in Finland – twice. He
In the sustainability field, there is a vast amount of work that needs to be done. “We as humanity don’t have that much time left to change our habits – the clock is ticking”, says sustainability influencer Outi Pyy. A big part of Outi’s work
Doing many things at once is a challenge of its own. However, some people do that admirably. It’s our pleasure to introduce Kim Oguilve – a mother and CMO who has balanced her family life and career exceptionally well. Kim Oguilve has been able to
In this series, we sit down with some prönös to learn more about them and how they have found opportunities for growth. “Being an entrepreneur and having a business of my own was never a dream for me. My family consists of teachers and medical
Thank you! Without your support and constructive feedback, we wouldn’t be here. Based on all of the excellent feedback we have received, we have made Prönö even better. We are happy to tell you about the new features that have been created to
Eero Pitkäsalo started as a growth hacking trainee at Prönö just one day before the beta launch – a big day packed with stuff! We were of course excited to be featured in many of the major business media outlets in Finland, but this day
The way we work is changing rapidly, so we need new tools and new mindsets to succeed. In this series, Prönö’s founder Helene Auramo shares her vision of the future of work. She wants you to find new ideas for both your own work and
There are hundreds of prönös who are eager to share their insights and talents with businesses by taking on board member positions. Some of them are already very active on boards, while others have untapped potential and the skills for the boards of tomorrow. With
The way we work is changing rapidly, and so we need new tools and a new mindset to succeed. In this series, Prönö’s founder Helene Auramo shares her vision of the future of work. She wants you to find new ideas for both your own
To get most out of your Prönö profile, there are a few things to do to get the ball rolling. Here are some quick tips to buff your profile and make it look more like you. Let’s start with the basics – these are the
In this series, we sit down with some prönös to learn more about them and how they have found opportunities for growth. We believe that each and every one of us has a prönö inside them. A prönö is bold and curious. Some are entrepreneurs,
As prönös (entrepreneurial-minded people), we are always looking for new opportunities, not just when we need to find a new job. Prönös are bold enough to tell others about their professional dreams. Because we never know what might happen if we say them out loud! We believe that if
Liisa Paasio helps people find their voices and then bring them into their companies. She has played a key role at Prönö since the early days of the company. Prönö’s CEO Helene says that Liisa’s skills feel like miracles. She is able to push so
No-one has ever accomplished amazing things just by themselves. We are dependent on each other in so many ways. We can do so much more if we find the right people. And the right teams can make miracles happen. So, the question is how do you
Although Prönö is about finding the trusted people in your own circles, we want to emphasize diversity and every now and then look for new people outside our own comfort zones. This is how new amazing creations come to life. With Prönö search you can find people with filters based on their professions and
Time has flown by and many things have happened. Let’s ask Helene (CEO & Founder of Prönö) some questions about the past year and what will happen next. How would you describe 2020 so far at Prönö? Helene: “This year has been a hectic and
Finding your purpose and values is not always easy, but they can help you utilize your full potential and create your own future. Anna Moilanen has been helping Prönö at many points along our journey. Now, she shares how you can find your purpose and
It’s difficult to say how the idea of Prönö platform originally came into my head. I knew I wanted to help people who have the entrepreneurial mindset. So, I started to look for the obstacles in the world that these people face. I think it
Prönö’s Founder Helene Auramo has some words of wisdom for people looking to launch their own businesses: “If possible, don’t start your company alone. But sometimes it is the only way to move forward. Then you just need to do it. If you are doing a great job, others will follow.”
We love inspiring stories of people, how they find their passion and why they do what they do. Kasperi Kropsu’s story is something that we wanted to share with all you dreamers out there. He is a great example of a prönö-minded person who found
When you’re starting your own business, one of the first exciting events is hiring the first employee. With Ella, everything happened quite fast after the first meeting with the Founder Helene Auramo. The papers were signed within two days, and then she took the bold
Prönö CEO and Founder, Helene Auramo is putting something new and great into motion, and not for the first time. She has been an entrepreneur for more than 10 years, and now it’s time for Prönö, the biggest, hardest and most meaningful thing she has ever done. This superwoman
Prönö is a new digital platfrom where you can connect with anyone you want to work with. It is a place where you can create your own private circle of your trusted people. You can invite designers, programmers, marketers, researchers, doctors, plumbers, hairdressers – anyone
It took me quite some time to actually understand my own values. But when I found them, everything became so much easier. The approach that most helped me to crystalize my values was to start listing just the values that were important to me. Then I started to group them. And
We understand how crucial it is to find the right people at the right time. And to think beyond the obvious. Because in the end, what you can’t imagine, someone else can. This is how you build something exceptional. And go even beyond your imagination. We
I have co-founded many companies in the past. But this time I decided to do things differently. I decided to design it starting from a blank sheet of paper. Like anything is possible. It was an intriguing idea – what would a company look like
New prönös always needed! Do you want to be a part of what’s next? There is always space for new amazing talents and expertise. In an early-stage startup, wearing many different hats is more than typical. If you are ready to wear at least one
Prönö offers a new platform aimed to unleash the potential of networks. We believe the new culture that startups have been practicing for years should be taken to a larger scale so it can accelerate innovations and businesses. By gathering together the best talent and
At Prönö, we believe networks power success. The whole idea behind Prönö is based on trusted networks and finding the best people and companies around you. So, it’s quite natural that we are building this company with our network and our go-to people. Now, we proudly
Prönö is for those who have a burning need to find solutions and ways to do things in the best possible way. Everyone can be a prönö – it’s a state of mind. Entrepreneurially minded people are the one who want to do things differently