PinnedRichard von KaufmannSlush and other Finnish Startup StoriesA brief history of Finnish startup communitiesDec 2, 20183Dec 2, 20183
PinnedRichard von KaufmannCustomer Discovery Done WellConducting customer discovery discussions is an art that needs guidance and practice to deliver useful insights.Feb 28, 20231Feb 28, 20231
Richard von KaufmannThe Totemic Necessity of an ArtistHow capturing the zeitgeist is critical for breakout successMay 20May 20
Richard von KaufmannCan Digital Tools Help SME Fashion Brands Adopt More Sustainable Demand-driven Business Models?Around 30% of new clothes and returned items remain unsold. This is a huge environmental and business challenge given that around 100 and…Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
Richard von KaufmannDo I need a technical co-founder? is not the right questionStartups are mostly innovation-led. Technology brings magnitudinal benefits (speed, cost reductions, efficacy, etc.). And in the digital…Mar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
Richard von Kaufmann101 on the Startup JourneyIncrease chances of success: decrease the impact of failure.Nov 11, 20221Nov 11, 20221
Richard von KaufmannReducing overproduction in fashionUltra-fast fashion brands have developed techniques that could help avoid overproduction. This article explores how niche and sustainable…Mar 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022
Richard von KaufmannApple App Clips — what retailers need to knowApp Clips are streamlined versions of iPhone apps that provide on-the-spot solutions. They are activated by scanning codes.Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
Richard von KaufmannThe Evolutionary Growth of Physical RetailRetail Apocalypse Not NowApr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Richard von KaufmannThe Store is Dead / Long Live the Store!A ‘place where goods are kept for sale’ is a definition of the word store first recorded in 1721, and this is still the general idea of…Apr 5, 2019Apr 5, 2019