Founder Frequency

What if the most meaningful opportunities in life start with a problem you can't stop thinking about? In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Meri-Tuuli Helin, Founder and CEO of Gubbe, to explore what happens when you encounter a problem that feels too important to ignore and decide to do something about it. With a background in health sciences and years of experience working...

In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Sarita Runeberg, CEO of Maria 01, to explore what happens when curiosity becomes your compass, and why some of the most meaningful opportunities arrive long before you feel ready for them. And spoiler: there was never a master plan. Just a willingness to stay open, keep learning, and trust where each next step might lead.     From studyin...

In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Anna Brchisky, Founder and CEO of Bamla Agency, to explore what it really looks like to build something from the ground up, and grow alongside it. And spoiler: it rarely starts with a perfect plan. It starts with trusting your instincts, taking the next step, and learning in real time.     From starting Bamla Agency at her kitchen table t...

What if the step you’re waiting to feel ready for is actually the one that creates the momentum you need?   In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Noora Saksa, CEO of Slush, to explore how momentum is actually created, and why it rarely comes from having everything figured out. And spoiler! It’s built by following what feels interesting, taking the small step forward, and choo...

You don’t wake up one day suddenly feeling like a founder but at some point, you start acting like one.     In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Eeva Siika-aho, CEO of Helsinki Think Company and former co-founder, to explore what it actually looks like to become a founder.     Together, they unpack how identity, environment, and exposure shape that journey, and why so many p...

What if building something meaningful is less about fitting in, and more about growing into your place over time?     In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Riikka Loisamo, CEO of The Shortcut—an organization helping internationals in Finland find their path through employment and entrepreneurship. With a career spanning Singapore, Taiwan, and Kenya, and experience across bank...

What if finding your place in the startup ecosystem isn’t about fitting a mold, but slowly building your own?   In this relaunch episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with wednesday.’s 2026 co-leads, Blanka Bartfai and Helmi Peipinen, to kick off a new chapter of the podcast and the community. Together, they share what wednesday. is today, why they chose to step into leadership, and what...

Olivia speaks with Mari Luukkainen, an experienced entrepreneur and investor. They talk about investing, how AI (and especially vibe coding) is helping people build, and what it means to navigate the startup world as part of a minority.   Learn more: Website , Database , Instagram , LinkedIn

Olivia and Co-Host Helmi speak with Katja Presnal, an entrepreneur who built CRUSH to create space for women to connect and thrive. They talk about her founder story, the role of community, and what makes CRUSH a movement, not just a meetup (and much more...)   Learn more: Website , Database , Instagram , LinkedIn

Olivia sits down with Kristiina Warden, who turned her passion into Finland’s top luxury handbag spot on her first try. They talk about starting lean, staying motivated, and why strong customer relationships matter from day one. Kristiina's Instagram   Learn more: Website , Database , Instagram , LinkedIn

Olivia sits down with Pia-Maria Nickström to hear how she started her entrepreneurial journey and the role of early-stage support and community in turning ideas into action. Learn more: Website , Database , Instagram , LinkedIn

Olivia hosts Ani Järvimäki, wednesday.'s co-lead, to launch the Database Podcast with the story behind wednesday., the Database and how they joined the wednesday. team. Learn more: Website , Database , Instagram , LinkedIn