Why are Aisha and I talking about Agentics at hashtagSlush?


FIRST
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First came AI Chatbots like the one we built called Susan – check out Susan.fi


THEN
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Then came AI Agents, and we taught our kids how to start building them using Claude & Anthropic


NOW
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And now we are teaching how to build Swarms (which is a team of AI Agents who can perform a series of tasks)


LATER
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The next big step will be towards AI Sovereignty (which is about making sure that your “intelligence” retains it’s value)


Ref:
Sami Kazi Caj Södergård Mikko Puhakka 溥 墨 Umair Ali Khan Kenneth Vella Luis Alberto Anastacio II Andres Suarez Servicio Filipino, Inc.

What does building bridges mean to you?

Thank you Matleena Vuola for your insights, we look forward to working with Vantaan kaupunki – Vanda stad – City of Vantaa and understanding how we can use the City’s testbed services with Laila Bröcker

Ref:
Aisha Saleem Jasper H. Luis Alberto Anastacio II Andres Suarez Servicio Filipino, Inc.

If you are looking for real hashtagfunding through public grants, then take a look at this link https://lnkd.in/dZMytHqV

and consider making Finland your base…

Finland is helping Aisha and I grow, so it can help you too… especially Riihimäen kaupunki – City of Riihimäki


so why settle for less

hashtagslush hashtagfunding hashtaggrants hashtagmove hashtagmigrate hashtagentrepreneurs

Building Bridges is about being there for others…
Aisha and I wish Happy Diwali to our friends

Including:
Sanjay Sahita Ruchi Sahita Kapil Vidhani Riya Vidhani Dhiraj Sadhnani Payal Sadhnani Soumik Datta Jagdeesh Rajani Nikunj Gupta Jeetesh Chellani Dhiraj Khot Rahul Parmar Dhruv Singh
Dipanjan Das

hashtagFinland

Why did Ressu School in hashtagHeksinki ask our girls to create a video on “Chain of Thought Reasoning, and on AI Agents”?

SCHOOLS WANT TEACHERS TO ADOPT AI
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Since Alena (14) and Sophie (9) launched their own AI startup, their teachers at Ressu are taking notice. So our girls were asked to create a video to show the importance of why progressive schools should adopt AI.

LEADING SCHOOLS, LEAD THE WAY
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Ressu is one of the top rated schools in Finland, so if Ressu wants to lead the way, then other schools will follow. 

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Why should HR managers in Finland keep an eye out for the new generation of Asian students?

THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMY
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Asian students who came to Finland for their Masters degree and/or PhD have gone onto becoming valuable contributors to the Finnish economy.

THEY DON’T BECOME A BURDEN TO KELA
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Asian students make up the smallest group of people who rely on a handout from Kela’s social services, and they do not become a burden to society.

THEY ARE HIGH ACHIEVERS
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Asian students from hashtagIndia, hashtagPakistan, hashtagBangladesh hashtagNepal and hashtagPhilippines have always been high achievers and we look forward to helping the new batch of students grow and prosper into leadership roles as we collectively move hashtagFinland hashtagforward

I met these 3 new students over the weekend Bilal Ahmed Abdul Rehman Muhammad Abdullah, and we look forward to seeing the responsible and positive impact that they will make, just like their predecessors.

How do we strengthen bonds within communities and help each other grow?


SATURDAY NIGHT
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Aisha and I hosted an after-party (after Muhammad Saad Qureshi exceptional concert with his band on Saturday)


FACILITATE NEW INTRODUCTIONS
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We invited a few new friends including Kapil Vidhani Riya Vidhani Sanjay Sahita Ruchi Sahita Dhiraj Sadhnani and Payal Sadhnani and we wanted to introduce them to Shafeo Fazal Junejo Babar Hussain Naheed Babar Khizra Faheem Faheem I Waleed Ahmed Farrah Farooq and to common friends Sami Kazi and Sajida Kazi
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Q: How much money did Indian passport holders lose because of visa rejections?

A: $13million
(or ₹109cr according to Business Standard)

Come join us in Finland
TalentBridge.fi

How can hashtagFinland help hashtagAsian youth power the new AI economy?

During our work in Finland, Aisha and I have seen first-hand how AI is transforming industries and we’re excited to help schools in Asia hashtagcontextualize an AI curriculum for their needs in the following fields:

AI in AGRICULTURE:
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Imagine using a simple mobile device to detect crop diseases early to protect millions of livelihoods.

AI in HEALTHCARE:
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AI-powered tools on a mobile device make healthcare more accessible, even in rural areas, and improve outcomes across the board.

AI in FOOD PRODUCTION:
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Robotics and AI are optimizing food processing, helping to create sustainable systems that meet the needs of growing populations.

AI in BUSINESS & TRADE:

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How do you feel when you realize that a company collected your data and sold it off?


WHAT IS SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM?
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When companies like OpenAI are raising money at crazy valuations in the hundreds-of-billions, but can only generate a couple of billion in revenue, then there is a serious valuation problem…

And the easiest way out of this Earning Per Share problem is for OpenAI to sell the data that they collect on you…

Welcome to Surveillance Capitalism


IS IT LEGAL?
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It’s perfectly legal, everyone is doing it, and it definitely helps improve shareholder value…


BUT CAN IT BE REGULATED?
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Everything can be hashtagregulated
But are the regulations being hashtagenforced?

That is why Aisha and I are in hashtagParis to talk about practical solutions and a balanced approach that can be enforced…

We are here with our daughters Alena & Sophie to help them launch a startup that does not store a user’s personal information

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Why do we need a lawyer for an AI startup?

WHAT HAPPENED?
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After our kids took their summer course on AI and entrepreneurship, they decided to launch their own startup (class project) called Glowie wish you can visit on Glowie.fi

At Lincoln Method we teach our kids that before they go to market they must have a legal counsel on board.

WHY?
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Scaling up means that there will be several challenges so the easiest way to approach a growth strategy is to start de-risking.

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How can you justify life-changing decisions made on your behalf by AI?

BACKGROUND
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We are working on something called an Eligibility Score with our partners Servicio Filipino, Inc. including Luis Alberto Anastacio II and Andres Suarez

SELECTION
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This Eligibility Score is generated using AI and is supposed to help employers identify if a person is a good fit for their organization…


PREDICAMENT…
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How can we ensure that AI is making a mistake which will negatively impact people’s lives…

I think we need more discussions and guidance from Finnish AI Region (FAIR EDIH) and from our Board Sami Kazi and Caj Södergård and Mikko Puhakka 溥 墨

Look Mom, I am on TV thanks to TE-palvelut Uusimaa LIVE and Roham Malekzadehbagheri

Here is the link to the interview
https://lnkd.in/dp8jacUT

FILMED AT HEH
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Our journey started at the Helsinki Education Hub (HEH) in 2022 and we look forward to working with Kirsti Lonka , Niko Lindholm and the new team at HEH

Who gave us a hashtagprivate performance backstage?

WHERE DO WE MEET CULTURED EXPATS?
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Muhammad Haseeb Latif hosted a welcome party for Finland’s future workforce…

That’s where I met the talented, and highly cultured Lawangeen B. who was tuning his hashtagRubab back-stage. He is an engineer, but I have a feeling that the stage is waiting for him

MORE THAN JUST ENGINEERS 
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hashtagExpats in Finland are more than just engineers, some are amazing musicians like Lawangeen.

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What advice would I give immigrants in Finland who want to become entrepreneurs but are hesitant because of the unknown challenges ahead?


“Look, you became an entrepreneur when you left your home and your family and your loved ones and came to a new land called Finland to start a new life…

You already dealt with one of the biggest challenges in your life… you made the journey from your homeland to Finland…

You already succeeded…

So lets start the next phase of your entrepreneurial journey…

And feel free to reach out to me if you need help…
 

Why are we celebrating our Board member Caj Södergård ?

Sami Kazi (also on our Board) brought Caj onto our Board last year…

Caj is one of Finland’s most experienced scientists, and a brilliant mind when it comes to AI…

Today, Aisha and I are celebrating Caj’s vision on how he would like us to expand our network and meet members of Finnish & Swedish family offices.

Thanks Caj !


How is Finland supporting our growth strategy?

HIGHEST LEVEL ENGAGEMENT
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When I was introduced to the newly appointed Ambassador of Education Outi Hakanen by Kirsti Lonka, the Ambassador understood what we were doing in the EdTech space, and she immediately recommended that I attend the GGGI seminar to discuss how Finnish education products can benefit TVET

The Ambassador even reached out to Mikko Halonen and to Tero Raassina to include us in the seminar.

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How can Finland contribute towards the AI-readiness of educational institutions in the EU?


DINNER CONVERSATIONS
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Aisha and I discussed that:
“if Big Tech wants to create 10billion robots, and many more billions of AI Agents, then we need to understand how to elevate the current curriculum at educational institutions so that students stay relevant”.


WHO IS LEADING THE WAY
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Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella has been opening the conversation and pushing for AI-readiness educational institutions
 
Who came to dinner?

Aisha and I went to hashtagEstonia at the invitation of Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella and enjoyed conversations on how AI will impact our younger hashtaggeneration and our hashtageconomies:

1. Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Estonian Parliament

2. Paul Teesalu, Estonian Ambassador to the Netherlands

3. Carmel Debono, Founder of Maypole


Now we would like to build bridges and extend these conversations to our network including:
Outi Hakanen Roy Eriksson Acquanetta Warren Rhonesia Perry, MBA Shain Hymon Bilal Hayee Ahsan Riaz Chaudhary Patrick Camilleri EdD Sami Kazi Caj Södergård Mikko Puhakka 溥 墨 Mia AI Anne-Marie Enns Janna Salokangas Katarina Bulic Bestulic, Mag. iur. Martin Wezowski Shelley Zalis Amber Coleman-Mortley Solja Sulkunen Kenneth Brincat Maria Zammit Micallef Jouni Eho Teemu Seppälä Servicio Filipino, Inc. Andres Suarez

Recommend reading Your AI Survival Guide by Sol Rashidi
 

Who is continuing the legacy?


NEW BEGINNINGS
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Yesterday Kirsti Lonka inaugurated the new Helsinki Education Hub, and I got a chance to meet Ambassadors Outi Hakanen and Roy Eriksson



HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MARKET ENTRY STRATEGY
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In my discussions, I shared how their predecessor Ambassador Sannamaaria Vanamo helped us in gaining market entry into California with Mayor Acquanetta Warren.

In addition how we were able to work with Silva Paananen in Rome and create market access in Malta with Ambassador

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Why did Mayor Jouni Eho relate our lunch to the United Nations


WHO CAME?
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Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Filipinos, Indonesians, Swedes, Columbians, Americans & Fins

WHAT DID WE HAVE IN COMMON
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We all have purchasing power, and spending helps economies grow


WHAT DO WE BUY WHEN INTEREST RATES DROP
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Asians are taught at an early age that we need to buy real estate… so if interest rates are going to come down, then what will Asians who have purchasing power do?

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Who would enjoy sailing?

SELF-CARE & WELLNESS
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The self-care & wellness movement is coming into the mainstream, and what better way to care for yourself then to spend some quiet time sailing through the archipelagos of Finland

EXPATS GO SAILING
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Sailing will not break your bank, and it is something that expats in Finland have begun to enjoy.

RENT vs. BUY
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Aisha and I have noticed that a lot of hashtagexpats have a desire to buy a yacht.

So why wait to buy, when you can simply rent hashtagtoday and start living hashtaglife.

Thank you Mahmood Ulhaq for a fun and enjoyable afternoon,

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LIVE from our lunch hashtagBuilding hashtagBridges between the hashtagAsian and hashtagFinnish communities at the Tapiola Golf

We missed our business partners from Philippines Luis Alberto Anastacio II Andres Suarez from Servicio Filipino, Inc.

 
How did kids launch an AI business in 3 days?


THE POWER OF FINNISH EDTECH 🇫🇮
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Over the summer, we used our EdTech Lincoln Method to teach kids how to launch a business by putting together different AI tools.
https://lnkd.in/dZrE3h58

After the summer we continued the program, and helped the kids use whatever they learnt, and helped them create a product/service


LEARN BY DOING
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Aisha and I believe in learning by doing…
So we developed a
 
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Q: Why do hashtaggolfers bring an extra pair of pants?

A: In case they get a hashtaghole in one

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MORAL OF THE STORY:
Always bring an extra pair of pants if you want to improve your golf game


Wednesday afternoon with Aisha at Tapiola Golf is the best way to skip work

Expats in Finland drive philanthropic causes?

GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS
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As expats in Finland, many of us feel a strong pull to give back.

One such initiative close to many hearts is the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, that offers free cancer treatment to those who really need help.

REMEMBERING THE LESS FORTUNATE
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Even though we’re far from home, the drive to support life-saving causes remains strong. It’s a reminder that no matter where we are, we can make a global impact.

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Why does Finland create happy parents?

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES
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Last week someone asked Aisha and I “why are you in Finland, and not in a larger market”…

it got us thinking…

At what age did Aisha and I start teaching our hashtagkids about AI?

WHY WAIT
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If AI is going to change the world, then our kids should become the hashtagchangemakers!

UP OUR GAME
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We should encourage our kids to participate in high-powered hashtagconferences like the one being organized by Mia AI on September 19-20
https://lnkd.in/dZzx5JFk

FIND GOOD MENTORS

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Will someone take away your job?

WHO IS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR JOB
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If someone uses AI tools to do your job faster than you (and costs less), then would your company still want to keep you?

If Michael Jackson can be replicated by someone who can use AI then what about you https://lnkd.in/dUCqa8AV

AI IS LIKE “CLIMATE CHANGE”
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Everyone knows that climate change is happening,

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Where will we bring Healthcare workers from, to work in Finland?


LEADERSHIP TEAM OF OMA HAME
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Aisha and I were invited to meet the leadership team of Oma Häme – Kanta-Hämeen hyvinvointialue and talk about our proposal to bring in healthcare workers hashtagPhilippines


11,000+ NURSING STAFF SHORTAGE
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According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, there are 11,000+ vacancies for hashtagnurses and nursing assistants across the country
Ref: https://lnkd.in/d2FSYvSR
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Espoon Yrittäjät meeting high-level and truly cosmopolitan entrepreneurs operating in our country. Today met for lunch Saleem Qureshi entrepreneurial family, which has been operating in Finland for the third year, is originally from Pakistan. In the discussion, deals that have already been made and especially future business projects concerning the Finnish market were reviewed. Saleem also promised to be supportive in attracting new international entrepreneurs to become members of Espoo Yrittäjät.

Aisha and I are live, on TV to talk about hashtagentrepreneurship

Thank you to TE-live and Sari Vallenius for hosting the interview

It was a pleasure sharing the screen with Teemu Seppälä who introduced us to Riihimäen kaupunki – City of Riihimäki and visionary leaders like Jouni Eho and the entire team including Samuel Koivisto Kristian Keinänen Juha Hiltunen Reetta-Liisa Viitanen

Why did Sari Vallenius ask me if I want to launch a news channel in Finland?

FINLAND NEEDS IMMIGRANT VOICES
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Finland prides itself in it’s diversity, and has a very positive approach to integration. Saleem and I have realized that integration goes both ways, this is why we have embarked on a campaign to Build Bridges between the immigrant communities and the Finnish communities

PROMOTING SUCCESS STORIES
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As AI transforms the workplace, there are new success stories emerging of

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How can the hashtagAsian community benefit by building bridges with investors

Aisha and I had hashtaglunch with Esa Kinnunen who is looking to work with qualified entrepreneurs.

We look forward to introducing people from our community to people like Esa

How can hashtagFinland help hashtagZambia triple its copper production to 3 million tons by 2032

MODERNIZATION + UPSKILLING
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Aisha Saleem and I met Ambassador Saana Halinen at the Finnpartnership office.

We talked about Zambia’s desire to hashtagmodernize its mining sector.

Modernization also means hashtagupskilling the workforce

We suggested that our Finnish EdTech platform Lincoln Method can accelerate the upskilling process

FINLAND CAN DO WHAT OTHER CAN’T

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Saleem Qureshi has accepted the position of Management Board Director at Helsinki Blockchain Center. In this role, he will utilize the EdTech platform to educate businesses on addressing issues of traceability and transparency, particularly in the energy sector, food production sector, and textile manufacturing sector.

hashtaglougheeloug

How are we preparing 9year old Sophie for her 2nd World Economic Forum in Davos 2025?

WHAT HAPPENED AT WEF 2024?
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This year Alena Saleem and Sophie were invited by Janna Salokangas of Finnish Flow to speak at WEF on hashtagAI, and she spoke about the importance of girls in AI and they drew their inspiration from Martin Wezowski from SAP

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT WEF 2025?
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Next year we are preparing our daughters to talk about “AI in the Boardroom”, and they are drawing their inspiration from Sol Rashidi

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
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Aisha and I are using our Lincoln Method to work with family offices and other eager parents to create the next generation of leaders

Special thanks to Sami Kazi for constantly guiding our daughters, and to Mikko Puhakka 溥 墨 for introducing us to Janna

Ref:
The Female Quotient
Naheed Chowdhry Shelley Zalis Jessica Sibley Amber Coleman-Mortley Anu Bhardwaj Sadaf Lodhi, D.O. FACOOG,MSCP,IF Mikko Armila Kirsti Lonka Kenneth Vella Teemu Seppälä Katherine Vellinga Fatima-Zahra BENSAID Fatima Akhtar Maria Andros JapNeet K. Gillian Marcelle, PhD Cindy Eckert Acquanetta Warren Rhonesia Perry, MBA Shain Hymon Caj Södergård

What did we🇫🇮 talk about with Shadow Minister Jerome Caruana Cilia🇲🇹?

hashtagAI WILL IMPACT 40% JOBS
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If the IMF says that AI will amplify unemployment in unprepared nations, then hashtagMalta can take hashtagproactive measures to avert any upcoming crisis by launching AI courses for at-risk jobs in Malta.

MALTA HAS OPTIONS
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Malta has a forward-looking leadership that can make relevant decisions to shift its economy towards high-valued tradable services (AI).

FINLAND CAN PLAY A ROLE
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Lincoln Method🇫🇮 can play an active role in hashtagbilateral talks with hashtagpolicymakers. We can create sector-specific roadmaps, which elevate the skill level of at-risk employees

Special thanks to Malta Digital Innovation Authority for hosting informative conversations especially to Omar Vella Kenneth Brincat Jean Marie Mifsud (PhD) and Gavril Flores

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How did Lincoln Method courses receive hashtagaccreditation throughout hashtagEU?


MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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We presented our courses to the DQSE at the Ministry, and we went through an extensive qualification criteria for our hashtagAI courses


DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS
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Aisha and I were assisted through the diplomatic channels from Finland and Malta to launch 5 pilot projects in hashtagschools in Malta, which was an instrumental part of defining our learning outcomes for the students.


WHO GUIDED US
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How is Malta Digital Innovation Authority helping Malta grow its hashtagAI footprint?

STRONG LEADERSHIP
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I was invited to MDIA to meet Omar Vella and talk about how Lincoln Method can use its portfolio of products from hashtagFinland to also create awareness of hashtagAI in the corporate sector.

Finland has multiple products that can further accelerate the AI awareness in Malta

EFFECTIVE DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS
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Malta and Finland are fortunate to have Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella who has been instrumental in facilitating our transition into Malta

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What is so special about Riihimäen kaupunki – City of Riihimäki?


LEADERSHIP
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When Mayor Jouni Eho of Riihimäen kaupunki – City of Riihimäki makes a commitment to a new venture, he goes all out to ensure that the venture succeeds.


DEAL FLOW
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Aisha Saleem and I are launching a joint venture to provide trained and qualified workforce to Finland and the mayor helped facilitate conversations with key stakeholders.

Live music brings our private parties to life in Helsinki

Why did we sign a partnership with RTK-Henkilöstöpalvelu Oy to provide hashtagtrained workforce from Philippines


WHAT DOES FINLAND NEED?
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Based on our discussions with Mikko Heickell , Auli Kauppinen and Juha Pesola we learned that one sector where there is a high demand for workers is the HoReCa sector


SKILLED WORKFORCE FROM PHILIPPINES
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Given the extensive network that Servicio Filipino, Inc. has access to within Philippines, they’re looking forward to working with Partners who can responsibly and ethically bring a trained workforce to Finland.

This agreement was only possible because of the efforts made by the Vantaa team to introduce us to Mikko from RTK-Henkilöstöpalvelu Oy

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Q: What do you do if you want to gamify your product offering?

A: You talk to Suvi Kiviniemi who I met at the Helsinki XR Center 

Helsinki is bursting with talent from all across the world. Special thanks to Muhammad Saad Qureshi for arranging a hashtagprivate hashtagperformance with his amazing band Kätälyst

with Aisha Saleem Farah Siddiq Sami Kazi Sajida Kazi Nazia Kanwal Aleem Baig

Our delegations from Philippines was is in awe of what the Helsinki XR Center has to offer.

Taking the delegation to visit the XR Center is the first step towards talking about hashtagexporting services to Philippines

Ref:
Maria Andros Hanna Lankinen Ossi Ritvos Eija Tynkkynen Mikko Armila Melissa Arni-Hardén Matleena Vuola Olli-Pekka Mäkirintala Miikka Neuvonen

Mikko Heickell Lauri Virkkunen Elisa Vepsäläinen Timo Harakka

Why did we sign a partnership with ICT DIRECT so we can supply a hashtagtrained workforce from Philippines


WHAT WORKERS DOES FINLAND NEED
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The labor market currently has an urgent need for skilled workers in the transportation sector including bus drivers, amongst many other occupations. Business leaders including Ilpo Järvenpää and Pekka Bäck have identified this as a point of service for employers.


SKILLED WORKFORCE FROM PHILIPPINES
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Given the extensive network that Servicio Filipino, Inc. has access to within Philippines, they’re looking forward to working with Partners who can responsibly and ethically bring a trained workforce to Finland.

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Why did Aisha and I take the Philippines Delegation to Riihimäki?

VISIONARY MAYOR & HIS TEAM
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Mayor Jouni Eho is a visionary leader who has put together a committed team including Teemu Seppälä, Juha Hiltunen, Kristian Keinänen, Samuel Koivisto as well as Reetta-Liisa Viitanen

This is constantly thinking about ways to help International businesses grow

REASONS WHY RIIHIMÄKI WORKS
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1. Visionary team

2. Centrally located between Helsinki and Tampere

3. Affordable housing if we want to bring in 1,000 farm workers

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So nice to meet solution providers who can support our operations

looking forward to buying solutions from Houssein Saade and Mika Ketola

Thanks to Teemu Lehtinen and Damon Hernandez and Antti Aaltonen for arranging meetings for us.

What did we discuss at Parliament with MP Heikki Autto ?


POSITION OF STRENGTH
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Finland is in an advantageous position with well-established and robust frameworks for foreign worker integration.


PREPARING FOR TOMORROW
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Lincoln Method is equipped to hashtagtrain foreign workers so they can assimilate with new ecosystems. That is why we have brought in the staffing giant Servicio Filipino, Inc. to find the right talent from Philippines so that we can train them for Finland



Special thanks to the following for providing support:
Maria Andros Hanna Lankinen Ossi Ritvos Eija Tynkkynen Mikko Armila Melissa Arni-Hardén Matleena Vuola Olli-Pekka Mäkirintala Miikka Neuvonen


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What did we share at Barona with Elina Koskela ?


SIMILARITIES BETWEEN FINLAND AND JAPAN
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both Finland and Japan are facing similar problems with respect to an aging population as well as the employer bias on hiring foreign workers who can speak the native language. we have succeeded in placing workers in Japan.


OUR SOLUTIONS FOR TRAINING
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Lincoln Method has a robust training solution that addresses the issue of

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Why have Aisha and I been working with the City of Vantaa?

PROGRESSIVE CITY
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Vantaa is one of the fastest growing cities in Finland, and a lot of it has to do with its city officials including Matleena Vuola Olli-Pekka Mäkirintala and Miikka Neuvonen

CONNECTION TO STAFFING FIRMS
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Vantaa has strong connections with staffing firms, who appreciate Vantaa’s efforts in building a robust ecosystem. We were delighted to meet Lauri Virkkunen, Mikko Heickell and Elisa Vepsäläinen

Special thanks to the following for providing support:
Maria Andros Hanna Lankinen Ossi Ritvos Eija Tynkkynen Mikko Armila Melissa Arni-Hardén

Ref:

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Why did Aisha and I take the Delegation from the Philippines to city officials in Espoo?

UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYERS’ NEEDS
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Employers prefer workers who can speak Finnish

ADDRESSING THE NEED
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Lincoln Method and its partner in the Philippines, Servicio Filipino, Inc. can address the language requirement needs of employers

This visit is being supported by
Business Finland, Business Helsinki, Helsinki Partners, City of Espoo, City of Vantaa

Special thanks to
Maria Andros Hanna Lankinen Ossi Ritvos Eija Tynkkynen Mikko Armila Matleena Vuola Olli-Pekka Mäkirintala Melissa Arni-Hardén

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Why is a Filipino staffing giant interested in setting up operations in Finland?


WHY US?
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Aisha and I have been working with Servicio Filipino, Inc. since 2009, and now it’s time to take our relationship to the next step by using our Lincoln Method‘s training platform to help prepare foreign workers before they arrive in Finland.


WHY NOW?
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Given the current recessionary market conditions, this is the best time for us to strengthen the talent supply chain globally. While other companies are downsizing, we are investing in expansion.


WHY FINLAND?
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The ageing population has created a demand for foreign workers in Finland, specifically in healthcare, early childhood education, and in HoReCa sectors.


Special thanks to the following for supporting this visit:

Business Finland Business Helsinki Helsinki Partners Enter Espoo Vantaan kaupunki – Vanda stad – City of Vantaa

Aisha Saleem and I fell in love with Finland so we invited our friends from other family offices to come to hashtagFinland and use the current market conditions to find excellent deals that they can invest in

hashtaginvest in the hashtagfuture

Special thanks to Helsinki Partners and Maria Andros and Mikko Armila for hosting the lunch for the Philippines Delegation who is visiting Finland to set up their venture

Ref: Aisha Saleem

PROBLEM: Foreign labour abuses cause market disturbances and harm competition when some actors use cheaper labour on incorrect grounds

hashtagSOLUTION: Invest in solutions that bring in the right immigrants in accordance with European Labour Authority (ELA)

hashtagOUTCOME:
Less immigrants deplete KELA’s resources



FILIPINO DELEGATION COMES TO FINLAND
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Servicio Filipino, Inc. has arrived in Finland and is looking to invest in responsible solutions that prepare companies for hiring after the the current recession is over


MORE INFORMATION
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It is important to teach kids how hashtagAI is a new life form, which does not have hashtagemotions or feelings.

In 2023, this is how we taught our daughters about one aspect of AI when we took them to hashtagCopenhagen

Ref:
Alena Saleem

What happens to hashtagMalta hashtagGDP curve if you introduce AI courses in schools?

Join us with Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella, as we present to public officials how our Finnish EdTech Lincoln Method entered Malta, and how other entrepreneurs can enter growing markets.

DATE: Monday 6th May
VENUE: Hanken School of Economics (Helsinki)
ROOM: Hanken Business Lab (lower floor)
TIME: 13:30-15:30

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Why would a 🇫🇮Finnish EdTech go into a partnership with a chain of schools in 🇵🇰Pakistan?


#1 EAGER TO ADVANCE
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Pakistani students have always been striving to learn, and advance further. They stay resilient regardless of any challenges and obstacles they face.


#2 BRINGING AI TO PAKISTAN
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AI is not only for developed economies, that’s why our team at Lincoln Method🇫🇮 wants to play our part in increasing education equity, that is why we are bringing our AI courses from Finland to a chain of schools called Veritas Learning Circle🇵🇰 in Pakistan

#3 FINDING MATURE LEADERSHIP
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It’s not every day that we find mature leaders like Muzaffar Bukhari who stays dedicated to his cause of education and is constantly growing his chain of schools

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Why is Lincoln Method being used to teach AI to schools in hashtagMalta🇲🇹?

The AI economy is here to stay and it will create many new jobs. This is why our hashtagFinnish🇫🇮 edtech is working with schools in Malta to launch AI Awareness programs and get students curious and interested in studying AI

Aisha Saleem and I would like to give special thanks to:
1. Ambassador Kenneth Vella for leading this program and for facilitating us at every step of the way

2. Ambassador Sannamaaria Vanamo for her support to get this program launched

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The talented South Asian community of hashtagHelsinki does a great job spreading love

Thanks for honouring Aisha Saleem and I last night

Sami Kazi Sajida Kazi Aleem Baig Irfan Saeed @jagdish rajani Babar Hussain Naheed Babar Muhammad Saad Qureshi Farah Siddiq Nazia Kanwal Abdul-Basit Syed Waleed Ahmed Farrah Farooq


hashtagSummer hashtagNights hashtagfamily hashtagfood hashtagmusic hashtagfun hashtaglove hashtaglife

PROBLEM: Finnish employers can’t find foreign workers that speaks Finnish

hashtagSOLUTION: Lincoln Method is working with its partners in Philippines to hashtagtrain workers in conversational Finnish and local culture BEFORE workers come to Finland

hashtagOUTCOME:
1. Integration before arrival into Finland
2. Address worker shortage in smaller cities
3. Keep the economy moving

FILIPINO DELEGATION COMES TO FINLAND
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Servicio Filipino, Inc. and it’s group of 6 companies is coming to Finland from 12-20 May to meet employers

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Thank you for interviewing us Mayor Acquanetta Warren. We are looking forward to entering the hashtag#California market through the leadership of our Director of Impact & Inclusion Shain Hymon Ref: Will Cardwell Reggie Rusan
Exciting News from Fontana, California!

I’m Shain Hymon, Director of Impact & Inclusion at Lincoln Method, and I’m thrilled to share some groundbreaking updates as we continue to forge transformative educational paths both locally and globally.

📚 Educational Innovation Across Borders
This week, I had the honor of joining Mayor Acquanetta Warren on her inspiring Mayor Monday
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What happens when you bring 6 staffing firms from Philippines to Finland?


MINISTRY OF FINANCE SUPPORTS IMMIGRATION
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Finland is getting older, and more than 30% of the workers will retire within 10 years.

Mikko Spolander director of the Ministry of Finance, says that it is difficult to see any other way to save Finland’s weak public finances than increasing immigration.
https://lnkd.in/dqkz7iJK


6 FILIPINO STAFFING COMPANIES COMPANIES COMING TO FINLAND

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When Helsinki goes to bed…

Aisha Saleem and I like to keep the fire going with Muhammad Saad Qureshi on the guitar and wonderful friends like…

Sami Kazi Sajida Kazi Aleem Baig Waleed Ahmed Farrah Farooq Farah Siddiq and Nazia Kanwal

hashtaglove hashtaglive hashtagcelebration hashtaghelsinki hashtagfriends

What is Patrick Camilleri of University of Malta saying in support of AI Awareness in schools?

5 PILOT PROJECTS IN MALTESE SCHOOLS
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Finland’s Lincoln Method conducted 5 pilot projects for schools in Malta, and we realized the opportunity that Malta’s youth have to leap ahead of other

GETTING AI COURSES INTO SCHOOLS
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We are keen on working with thought leaders in Malta and introduce AI courses in schools, and Dr Patrick Camilleri has been guiding us on how the local ecosystem has the potential to lead the way if schools adopt AI courses 

Malta Enterprise Malta Digital Innovation Authority Kenneth Vella Maria Zammit Micallef Kurt Farrugia Nathalie Farrugia Keith Schembri Joe Tanti Jaakko Skantsi Silva Paananen Kirsti Lonka Johan Zammit Matthew Zammit

Dawson Camilleri Ronald Attard Joshua Ellul Dr Godwin Caruana (PhD) Jessica Camilleri Jonathan Galea Joseph F Borg Godwin Schembri Leonie Baldacchino Alex Grech Vanessa Camilleri Mark Vella Kevin Gatt Victor Buttigieg Damian Spiteri Bertrand Borg Stephen Mizzi Ian Gauci Sabrina Agius

hashtagAI hashtageducation hashtagschools hashtagMalta hashtagfuture

 

I appreciate it when members of Helsinki Blockchain Center come over to our residence to talk about their expansionary strategies

Our doors will always be open to Mahdi Farimani as he takes the reins over from Markus Lehtonen

The one person who I really missed during our strategy discussions was our dear friend Damon Hernandez

Ref: Reidar Wasenius, Luke Xiang Timo Kaleva Tiina Vuorio Jussi Salonen Mariia Bobrova Asya Kruglova

Did you know that a very big part of the hashtagMuslim belief-system is to share our food with others…
So if you ever feel hungry, just visit a Muslim family!

Ref: Aisha Saleem and Alena Saleem

hashtagimpact hashtagcare hashtagrespect hashtagESG

How can 🇫🇮 Lincoln Method help schools in 🇲🇹hashtagMalta leap ahead of others in the hashtagEU by teaching hashtagAI ?

92% STUDENTS EAGER TO LEARN AI
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After conducting 5 pilot projects of teaching AI awareness in Maltese schools, we realized that the students are extremely enthusiastic and eager to learn how to use AI in their daily lives.

85% TEACHERS OPEN TO CHANGE

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Let’s talk hashtagbusiness!

Ambassador Zahoor Ahmed has been a powerhouse in bringing the hashtagPakistani businesses to hashtagHelsinki

tag yourself

Ref: Aleem Baig Irfan Saeed Hanan Naeem Muhammad Nadeem Asghar Wille Eerola Esa-Matti Harkke Waqas Khalid Mahmood (PfMP) Bobi Engstrom Hassan Tarar

OUR FAMILY’S PRAYER:
Dear God, may our stove always be hot, and may our table always be full

OUR FAMILY’S PHILOSOPHY:
If we ask God for the opportunity to hashtagfeed others, then we will never go hashtaghungry ourselves

PREPARING FOR RAMADAN:
The month of hashtagRamadan is approaching for hashtagMuslims in hashtagHelsinki, and it is the perfect time for us to reflect on how we can:

– appreciate our ageing

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Aisha Saleem and I had the pleasure hosting the Maltese Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella at our residence in Helsinki

We had the opportunity to introduce Dr Vella to several prominent city officials as well as leadership teams from universities

We also had an opportunity to AI Readiness Report with a select group of individuals

Why do we want to share NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang’s message to schools in hashtagMalta & the hashtagEU?


KIDS DON’T NEED TO LEARN PROGRAMMING
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If the big-wigs are saying that soon AI will be able to generate all kinds of code. This means that kids should focus on other skills that are going to be in high demand, and will pay much higher.


COMPETITION FOR TALENT
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The new AI-economy is moving at a very fast pace, and employers are willing to pay top-dollar for talent that can drive their digital (AI) transformation initiatives.

Future Of Banking In Malta Report by EY Malta presented by Grace Camilleri (also shared by Chris Naudi) indicates that the banking sector is also competing for skilled talent.

Whose kids will be tomorrow’s hashtagAI elites 🇫🇮?

RECRUITING MORE MOMS & DADS ___________________________________
Aisha Saleem and I are empowering Moms & Dads throughout 🇫🇮Finland so that they can teach kids about AI, and prepare their kids for hashtagleadership roles (just like what are doing for our kids)

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On Radio Malta, what did I reveal about discussions in hashtagDavos at World Economic Forum.


EMPLOYERS ARE BECOMING SELECTIVE
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Employers have already started planning how to reduce their headcount by bringing in automation. The first step is to only hire people who can use AI tools that can perform multiple tasks.

Ref:
Kenneth Vella Zubair Anwar-Bawany Aisha Saleem Sami Kazi Caj Södergård Mikko Puhakka 溥 墨 Malta Enterprise Maria Zammit Micallef Kurt Farrugia Sabrina Agius

Its always wonderful to attend an event hosted by Business Finland and meet well-wishers including Hanna Riski and Teemu Seppälä

Ref:
Aisha Saleem Alena Saleem
 

Aisha Saleem and I, along with the Lincoln Method team and our students would like to welcome Alexander Stubb as 🇫🇮 Finland’s new President

After our success in hashtagDavos, why did Radio Malta want to discuss how we can create AI courses for Malta?


DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS
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Maltese Ambassador to Finland Dr Kenneth Vella invited me for an interview to talk about how Finnish hashtagAI courses can create an impact on the students’ career prospects.

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Why did we choose Hanken School of Economics as our growth platform?


GROWTH-CENTRIC
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As Aisha Saleem and I move towards international growth, it is important for us to align with a faculty that is experienced with understanding unit economics and pricing science

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What happened to our Lincoln Method students at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki?


OUR STUDENTS WANT TO TALK AI
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Great running into Yoad Mick at Hanken School of Economics and looking forward to learning from him

(thanks Dr. Henrik Keinonen)

Why did Ambassador Dr Kenneth Vella want us to meet Education Minister Clifton Grima in Malta?


ROADMAP FOR SCHOOLS
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Dr Vella understands that nations that adopt an AI curriculum will open up countless opportunities for their citizens as the new AI economy creates thousands of high-paying jobs. This is why he wanted us to talk to the Minister about our roadmap to help schools in their adoption of course in Malta

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The deal closing scene on Shark Tank for our 🇲🇹hashtagMalta venture for Lincoln Method

As we roll out our “Land & Expand” strategy, we are very fortunate to have 3 well- established sharks who can help in rapid scaleup in Malta

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Why did Jessica Sibley CEO of TIME Magazine invite Alena & Sophie🇫🇮 to write for TIME?

BACKGROUND: HOW OUR GIRLS STARTED
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Aisha and I asked Lincoln Method to create a customized program to teach our girls from hashtagFinland 🇫🇮 how to think like leaders.

READ WHAT LEADERS READ
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So a program was created where both girls have class assignments to understand the vocabulary that leaders use. So we started by getting the girls to read published by McKinsey & Company , Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other leading firms.

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How did Finnish🇫🇮 students from Lincoln Method win the attention of leaders at World Economic Forum in Davos?

WHEN DID WE START TEACHING hashtagAI?
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We have been teaching concepts of AI and Quantum computing to kids for over a year (you can watch their video reports on Alena Saleem‘s profile).

WHEN DID THE PIVOT HAPPEN?
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In October 2023, the students were invited to see IQM Quantum Computers in Helsinki, and it was discussed that more hashtaggirls from Finland 🇫🇮 should be going into this field and talking about this revolutionary technology. So we asked our students to start creating video reports of everything that they learnt.

WHO GAVE THE STUDENTS THEIR BIG BREAK
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After the World Economic Forum what did we share with Hon. Clifton Grima the Minister of Education in hashtagMalta?

SUGGESTED ROADMAP OF AI ADOPTION IN SCHOOLS
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The hottest topic in hashtagDavos was AI, and it was evident schools who are serious about moving the conversation forward need a roadmap that illustrates how they can adopt AI.

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What is coming to 🇫🇮Finland in the AR/VR space within the hashtagEdTech sector?


BUILDING DIGITAL TWINS
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EdTech is looking for a breakthrough in the AR/VR space, and that might just happen through a company called ZyenaLABS started by Prahalad Santhanakrishnan who is building digital twins of factories all across the world…

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Dads who bring their hashtagdaughters to hashtagDavos to attend the World Economic Forum

The women of hashtagUkraine are reimagining their careers during a time that requires courage, leadership and innovation. Anna Believantseva’s groundbreaking Esper Hand, a prosthesis developed by human augmentation start-up Esper Bionics was included in TIME magazine’s list of the Best Inventions of 2022. This kind of incredible hashtaginnovation powers Ukraine’s resilience.

As I was asking Anna to demonstrate how her bionic hand works, two young girls approached us and asked her if we knew of Esper Bionics. Anna responded, “I am the Co-Founder of Esper Bionics”. They shared that they had just written a vlog about Esper Bionics that was about to be published.

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The AI- economy confrence

The AI-economy is here to stay, but why are schools banning ChatGPT?

I presented a talk at the Nordic Investment Bank addressing forward-thinking parents who want to make sure that their kids do not miss out on the AI-economy. There is no point in fighting the education system and convincing them to revamp their curriculum…

Forward-looking parents can use Lincoln Method to start training their kids on how to become the leaders of new AI-economy

One Year in Helsinki: A Unique Journey of Growth and Integration

In Helsinki, Aisha Saleem and I reflect on a year rich in growth and community. Irene Hernberg from Kaimana Agency explored with us the distinctive charm of Helsinki for expats. Helsinki’s rhythm is set by a constant stream of corporate events, fostering connections and collaborations. 

For families, Helsinki offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. The sauna culture, a daily ritual, symbolizes the warmth and openness of the city. The thriving music scene is the melodic backdrop to our Helsinki journey, making this city more than a location. It’s a harmonious blend of diverse rhythms, welcoming those who call it home.

World Economic Forum is a wonderful place to meet other educators like Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore, Ed.D.

Thank you to Janna Salokangas and Risto Kuulasmaa at the Finnish Flow for the private invitation to the exclusive dinner with Aisha Saleem, Alena Saleem and Sophie

AI-Economy: The Lincoln Method for Forward-Thinking Parents

The AI-economy is undeniably shaping the future, yet a puzzling trend has emerged, schools banning ChatGPT. In a recent talk at the Nordic Investment Bank, I addressed forward-thinking parents keen on ensuring their kids are prepared for the AI revolution.

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Why am I advocating “human & machine symbiosis” at the World Economic Forum?

WHAT IS SYMBIOSIS?
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This is the point where you allow the machine to learn so much about your personality, that the machine is able to read your needs and contextualize the work according to how you want it done.

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Kids Dive into Quantum World: A Quantum Leap in Learning

Finland’s €250+ million investment in quantum computing has spurred forward-looking parents like Aisha & I to enroll our daughters, Alena (13) and Sophie (8), in a Lincoln Method hobby club teaching quantum computing.

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What does it take to make a husband-wife team work?

Aisha Saleem and I are co-founders in a hashtagFinnish 🇫🇮 EdTech Lincoln Method (our 3rd venture together)…

We always get asked about what it is like to be working together…

Here are a few things that we follow in order to make things work out:


1. CREATE A CONFLICT ARENA
We have very heated discussions (to the point where it could seem like we are fighting) however we are actually sparring, and deliberately creating a conflict arena. This gives us an opportunity to look at all possible angles and potential risks.


2. COMPLETE AUTONOMY
Both of us have 2 completely different skill-sets, therefore we give each other complete autonomy to roll-out our individual strategies. We do not interfere unless one of us asks for advice.


3. SHARED VALUE SYSTEM OF “GIVING”
Both of us believe in “giving” to others so that we can “receive” more from the universe. Our way of “giving” is by hosting people for dinner at our place. We believe that if our table is always laid out with delicious meals for others, then the universe will never let us go hungry.

WHERE IS GOZO?
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As I was touring hashtag#Malta we landed on a magical island called hashtag#Gozo which is home to a state-of-the-art facility called Gozo Innovation Hub, headed by Brian Gatt

XR CENTER & METAVERSE IN GOZO
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The Gozo Innovation Hub is very flexible in entertaining innovative businesses. This means we can bring in a lot of the technologies from Finland to Gozo. The Hub has the ability to house hashtag#Finnish AR/VR players, Finnish AI companies, Finnish METAVERSE and it would be an amazing place to visit for my buddies like Damon Hernandez George Tang Asya Kruglova and Mariia Bobrova who are leader in the Web 3 space

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The Helsinki Effect: Drawing Entrepreneurs Back into the Game

Two serial entrepreneurs, Aisha and Saleem Qureshi, reignited their passion for tech-education and seized the opportunity to leverage Helsinki as a springboard for their innovative neurology-based teaching method. This endeavour led them to postpone their early retirement and embark on a new venture in Finland’s capital. Their journey was facilitated by Business Helsinki’s startup soft landing services, which helped them navigate the Finnish entrepreneurial environment.

Originally from Pakistan,
Aisha Qureshi
 and Saleem Qureshi have always held a profound belief in the Finnish education system and its global reputation. This belief inspired them to launch one more venture, and Helsinki, which is known for its exceptional educational system, was the perfect choice for them.

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Helsinki has a lot to offer to expats, all we need to do is be open to creating memorable experiences with new people…
Amazing article by Petri Malmelin (thank you for mentioning me 😁)

Ref: Aisha Saleem

Imagine an empty Helsinki Olympic Stadium where a single drop of water falls. After a minute, two drops fall. The rain intensifies, with the amount of water doubling every minute. When will the Stadium be full of ..see more

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