Friday Wrap-Up

    Thanks to everyone who showed up at Johto yesterday for our “Nomadic Coworking” We didn’t get a ton of articles out, but we focused on the business end made some awesome connections that really got us thinking. That was half the point, but we’ll have more articles ready for you next week. If anyone has some suggestions of where to meet up next, let us know this weekend, and we’ll announce the decision on Monday.

    News:
    Top music mentors kick off Garage48 Tallinn Music 2013

    Nigerian Brands Exceed 1 Million Fans On Eskimi Fanclubs In Just 3 Months After Launch

    Copenhagen-based Issuu hit 10 million publications

    Volvo’s got some crazy system that automatically brakes for cyclists. And they’ve partnered with Spotify for voice-activated music. Cool.

    Real Estate:
    Helsinki – Mobile Backstage has a space they’re trying to rent out, so we thought we’d let you know. Best get in touch with Paavo Bäckman (first.last at mobilebackstage.com)
    – Address: Työpajankatu 6, 2.krs, Helsinki
    – 196 m² (a plot is attached)
    – Monthly rent: 2 650 € (13,52 €/m²/kk) alv 0 %. You can also rent one part of the office and then we can keep a part of it.
    – 24/7 access, digital keys
    – Gym in the same building. Total price is 400€ / year and all workers can use it as much as they want to.

    Events:

    March 9: MobileDevCamp.fi – Helsinki

    March 19: PitchMeUp!

    March 20: Himos Slope Boost Finland 2013

    March 21: U.S. Entry for Finnish Growth Companies

    Jobs:
    Kiosked could use a Junior iOS Developer and Senior iOS Developer – Espoo

    Film Friend needs a Ruby on Rails Developer – Helsinki

    CBtech Oy could use a Sales Specialists – Helsinki

    Thinglink is looking for a Trainee – Office manager and accountant. – Helsinki

    Etuma wants a Web Dashboard Designer and Developer – Helsinki