Hi, I’m Ronny.
I’m just a guy from Finland who loves creating new things.
I didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, I was well into my twenties before I even understood what it really meant. And, truth be told, it’s only now that I’ve fully embraced it. This blog? It’s the start of documenting that journey. The moment I stopped making excuses, stopped waiting for the “right time,” and simply decided to give it my best shot—to do what I’ve always known deep down: to create.
For years, I’ve been searching for my place. I’ve traveled the world, worked with both small startups and big corporations, and spent time in academic and creative communities. I’ve been everywhere—except fully present in the here and now. It took 28 years of searching to realize that what I was looking for wasn’t something outside of me. It was me. I had always been here, waiting to be acknowledged.
"The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself." – Thales of Miletus
That quote always hits hard. We often think life’s challenges are external, but the hardest challenge is looking inward and understanding who we are. That’s what keeps us stuck—our own fears, doubts, and hesitation. But, in the moments of struggle, we often find the answers we need. The most complex problems have simple truths at their core.
For me, that truth comes down to four concepts: creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, and liberal learning. These pillars have followed me throughout my life. They excite me, they’re the things I read about late into the night, and they’re what give depth to life. They are, in many ways, our society's fundamental virtues, but we’ve become disconnected from them. That’s why my vision is simple: to help the world rediscover its creative and cultural roots. While me mission follows: To enable great creators to do better.
And this blog? It’s my way of sharing that journey. It’s about discovering and shining a light on the creative futures that lie ahead. Through my thoughts, learnings, interviews, talks, and highlights, I want to give you a glimpse of what’s happening and what will happen in the world of creativity. I want this blog to inspire your creativity. I’ll share my personal experiences—successes, struggles, and everything in between—so that you can follow along as I build something meaningful within the creative world.
But why is this so urgent?
Right now, the world is changing at an unimaginable pace. Technology, automation, environmental crises, and social division are reshaping every part of our lives. And the traditional solutions we’ve relied on no longer work. The creative and cultural industries are at the heart of this shift—they’re the key to helping society adapt, innovate, and find new ways forward. Yet these industries are underfunded, misunderstood, and in some cases, entirely overlooked. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the very things that make us human: our ability to create, to connect, and to build a future that resonates deeply with who we are.
This is why creativity and culture can’t be side projects—they are essential tools for survival in today’s world. And that urgency is what will be the focus of my next post, where I’ll dive deeper into why these forces are not only necessary but critical for building resilient, forward-thinking communities.
I’ve been building an idea called New Nordic Way for five years. It’s lived in my head for a long time, and over the years, many people have come in and out of that dream. But fear held me back—fear that led me to overpromise and underdeliver. Instead of fully committing, I got sidetracked with other projects. Yet, no matter what else I did, I kept coming back to New Nordic Way.
So I’ve made a decision: either I give it my all now or let it go forever. This is that attempt. This is my journey, and this is my start.
Right now, I’m focused on building a cultural and creative studio that revolves around three main areas:
The Creative Futures Festival – What’s Next? Festival
A living lab and creative hub
An agency that connects brands with creatives
All of this is designed to address a big issue: the creative and cultural industries are lagging behind, and it’s having serious consequences for society, culture, and individuals. We’re innovating, iterating, and pushing forward with the first drafts of our visions. The What’s Next? Festival has begun its early stages, and the offers for the living lab and agency are taking shape.
I’m committing to this journey, to writing this blog, and to building something that not only contributes to the creative world but also empowers others to step into their own creativity. This is the beginning, and I’m sticking to it.
See you soon again!
Ronny
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