The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, which entered into application in March 2021, was designed to bring transparency to how financial products integrate environmental and social considerations. In practice, however, it has led to something different: an unofficial labelling system built around Articles 6, 8 and 9. This framework was never envisioned by the European Commission and has since […]
A frank conversation between founders and finance professionals who’ve collectively seen hundreds of startups navigate the messy phase between “we just got funded” and “we actually need a finance function.” Based on a live panel at Maria 01, Helsinki — hosted by Finnish Startup Community and Greenstep. Panelists: Teemu Myllymäki, Co-Founder & CEO, Measurlabs […]
The path toward proactive decision-making analytics is a process, one that takes time, patience, and a commitment to continuous learning. It often begins when a company recognises the need to change how it operates. Perhaps the old reporting practices no longer cut it, or the business environment has shifted to the point where decision-makers need […]
The dashboard is just the beginning Many organisations already have polished dashboards and BI views that surface information clearly and help make sense of the big picture. These tools are undeniably useful. They provide a clear view of what has been happening and how different parts of the business are performing. Even so, it’s worth […]
Our expert Pyry Lamminen explores how SMEs can genuinely harness data and make better-informed decisions.
Morning light filtered through the windows of Westmanska Palatset as a group of leaders gathered at Greenstep’s Stockholm office to reflect on one of the most pressing questions of our time: how do you actually get people, AI, and data to work together for the success of a company? The event was full, and so […]
AI is no longer optional The shift is decisive: AI has moved from experimentation to operational reality. It is shaping our business ecosystems and employee experience at a speed that has never been seen before. Leaders must now understand not only what AI is, but also how it relates to business strategy, governance, risk and the […]
Otto Lehtipuu outlines the available options, what expectations still apply to your company, and how to move forward sensibly with sustainability reporting.
The EU Omnibus I directive is now in force, significantly narrowing the scope of mandatory CSRD reporting. Learn everything your company needs to know.
It’s 10:30 PM, and Finance is still in the office preparing for tomorrow’s executive meeting. The numbers need to be updated – again. Sales has revised the forecast, operations has adjusted capacity, and HR has updated hiring assumptions – yet none of these changes fully align. Three spreadsheets are circulating. Two don’t match. One link is broken. The CFO is looking for clarity, but what the organization is producing instead […]