Scandinavian MIND

David Orlic is co-founder and CEO of the Stockholm-based audio startup Anyone.Anyone is an invite-only app that enables experts give advice through five-minute voice calls.In this conversation, we talk about:— Why the time-limit of five minutes is key to the Anyone service— What Clubhouse means for the social media landscape— Why he thinks we will see more start-ups coming from creatives and communicators The Scandinavian Mind podcast a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility or tech. And every Friday, we publishing a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter, to stay updated on the latest news and learn about upcoming talks and Clubhouse sessions.  Visit ScandinavianMIND.com/Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are revisiting a panel talk conducted during the Nordic Day, a Helsinki based conference hosted by its founders Ronny Eriksson and Peter Vesterbacka.The talk was titled:Why Nordic Impact is ImportantPanelists were:Amanda Sundell, Country Director Finland, AshokaArto Sivonen, CEO & Founder, MåndagKonrad Olsson, Founder, Scandinavian MindModerator: Dr. Tarek Omran, Founder, Science Pitchers & Nordic Talent AmbassadorThe Scandinavian Mind podcast a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility or tech. And every Friday, we publish a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter, to stay updated on the latest news and learn about upcoming talks and Clubhouse sessions.  Visit ScandinavianMIND.com/Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Fagerlind is the founder of the Swedish streetwear retailer Sneakersnstuff. During the last two decades, Erik and his co-founder Peter Jansson has transformed their Stockholm based sneaker store into a global streetwear phenomenon, with a turnover of more than 100 million euro and stores in New York, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo.In this conversation, Erik talks about:— How SNS established credibility in new markets — The future of digital sneakers — What the fashion industry can do for sustainability— And why he is stepping down as CEO after 22 years The Scandinavian Mind podcast a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility or tech. And every Friday, we publishing a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter, to stay updated on the latest news and learn about upcoming talks and Clubhouse sessions.  Visit ScandinavianMIND.com/Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Dillinger is Vice President of Global Product Innovation at Levi's. Paul is known for spearheading the denim giants sustainability efforts. In this conversation, he talks about:Their collaboration with Swedish textile innovators Renewcell.Becoming head of global product innovation for Levi's.The challenge of sustainable design and persuade designers to invest their time into it.Giving the customer the choice of great looking jeans without the ”sustainable aesthetic”.On highlighting the potential rather than the dire consequences of fashion.The fashion’s industry problem of brands hiding their environmental initiatives and breakthroughs. How changing consumption and ownership behaviour is the best way to start a sustainable industry.Can technology enable a richer physical experience in clothing?Why Levi’s hasn’t ventured into gaming yet.Sign up to our newsletter at scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We revisit a roundtable talk originally recorded for the Italian trade show Pitti Uomo and their digital platform Pitti Connect. Panellists are:Bruce Pask, Men’s Fashion Director, Bergdorf Goodman & Neiman MarcusAndreas Palm, Co-Founder and CEO, CDLPAdam Alexander Bach, Co-Founder and CEO, MismoThis panel talk is moderated by Konrad Olsson.Sign up to our newsletter at scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ilenia Martini, founder of visual communications agency Neni and the newly appointed editor-at-large of design and communications at Scandinavian MIND.We talk about:Greenwashing in the design communityWhy design manufacturers need to work together to make everyone in the industry thriveThe pros and cons of a very slow design industryWhy is the design industry so reluctant to use social media.What can the design industry learn from the more avant-garde fashion industry?What European design scene can learn from the American, and vice versa.When will furniture companies start renting their pieces?How an NFT was the most expensive furniture deal ever.This episode is hosted by Konrad Olsson. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordana Guimaraes is the Florida-based co-founder of Fashinnovation, a community and events platform that connects entrepreneurs and innovators to create change in the fashion industry.In this episode, Jordana talks about: The idea and building blocks of FashinnovationRisking it all and rising from the ashesUsing an entrepreneurial spirit to change societies and communitiesOn how technology makes fashion more personalOn how the modern consumer wants to feel connected to its purchaseWhy not coming from fashion is a blessing in disguise Why NASA has a place in fashion conversationsThe many meanings of the word “sustainable”Digital clothing and using gaming platforms to launch clothesThis episode is hosted by Konrad Olsson. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we revisit a panel from the Transformation Conference in November 2020. The panel is called SMART FASHION — the future of fashion through technologySpeakers:Muchaneta Kapfunde, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, FashNerd. Fredrik Timour, Founder, Fashion Innovation Center. Moderator: Konrad Olsson.In this conversation, we talk about:How the fashion industry will be disrupted by other industries.The need for new business models and servicesWhat will happen if Netflix decides to start selling clothes?Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Philip Warkander is Senior lecturer at the Division of Fashion Studies at Lund University.In this conversation, Philip talks about:How fashion has turned unfashionable Is the garment industry or the fashion industry the biggest environmental culprit?The difficulties of bridging the cultural divide between tech and fashion The rise of clothing-as-a-serviceOn becoming a Fashion studies PhDTelling your students that fashion is in a crisis, and why new ideas are more important than everIf the fashion week has become redundantNeeding to work with the big brands, not against themThis episode is hosted by Konrad Olsson. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, our editor in chief Konrad Olsson is interviewed by TEX! TV host Patrik Wermelin. In this episode Konrad talks about:The Scandinavian image globallyHow tech companies are innovating the design industryGreenwashing vs green hushingAnd a few words about Scandinavian Mind Agency, our editorial branding agency that we run in parallel with Scandinavian Mind. Sign up to our newsletter on www.scandinavianmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.