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How to Build a Village

Jill Martin Wrenn
Meltdown
Entrepreneurship
Credit Suisse
Personal Finance
Investment
Michael Hendrix
Gender Investment Gap
Iceland Innovation Week
Impact Investing
EVE Online
Iceland
Community Building
Hargreaves Lansdown
Stock Market
Moombix
Dating Apps
Unconventional Ventures
Startup Guide
CCP Games
Founders

How to Build a Village is a podcast about creating a community in your personal and professional lives. We'll hear from entrepreneurs, chief executives, authors, journalists and others who are building global communities, and creating robust financial futures. In this podcast, you'll learn tips on how to create community wherever you are. I’m your host, Jill Martin Wrenn. I've been a journalist fo... more

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Jill Martin Wrenn talks to Finnish chef, cookbook author and podcaster, Ina Niiniketo, at her Helsinki restaurant about cooking with Finnish flavors and flowers. You can find out more about Ina's books and restaurant on the links below:

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Jill Martin Wrenn talks to Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games, about how the company cultivates a community of global gamers. Founded in Reykjavík in 1997, CCP Games hosts thousands of fans of its flagship game, EVE Online, in Iceland each yea... more

Michael Hendrix, CEO and Creative Director at Huldunótur (“Invisible Notes”), a Reykjavík-based design practice, and co-author of the book, Two Beats Ahead: What Great Musical Minds Teach Us About Creativity and Innovation, tells Jill Martin Wrenn ho... more

Sissel Hansen, Founder and CEO of Startup Guide, a Copenhagen-based media company that provides resources for global founders, tells Jill Martin Wrenn in Reykjavík why there has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. You can find out more he... more

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Recent Guests

Ina Niiniketo
Chef who specializes in Finnish cuisine and explores its flavors through cooking and a podcast.
City Flavors Podcast
Episode: Chef Ina Niiniketo shares Finnish favorites
Sissel Hansen
Entrepreneur and founder of Startup Guide
Startup Guide
Episode: Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 6 - Sissel Hansen
Thea Messel
Founder of Unconventional Ventures, focused on investing in underrepresented founders.
Unconventional Ventures
Episode: Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 4 - Thea Messel
David Simonarson
Entrepreneur and founder with extensive experience in mobile apps and dating services.
Episode: Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 3 - David Simonarson
Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir
Founder of Moombix, a music tech company
Moombix
Episode: Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 1 - Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir
Greg Smith
CEO and co-founder of Thinkific, an online learning platform
Thinkific
Episode: How to create committed communities
Susannah Streeter
Global financial commentator and head of money and markets for Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown
Episode: Business commentator Susannah Streeter explains how to be financially fearless
Duncan Mavin
British financial journalist and author.
Bloomberg
Episode: Financial journalist Duncan Mavin shares the stories behind his gripping new book "Meltdown"

Host

Jill Martin Wrenn
Host and journalist with extensive experience in community building and storytelling, focusing on personal and artistic journeys in various locales.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Like a Warm Welcome to a New Place

    How to Build a Village is a must-listen for anyone who has ever moved to a new place, or is about to do so. Host, Jill Wrenn, is equal parts welcome wagon, advisor and therapist as she guides listeners through stories of those who have found themselves in a new place, and sought to maneuver unfamiliar surroundings. What worked? What didn’t? And how did people find their new social circle? How to Build a Village is chock full of tips, laughs and sound advise for anyone, whether they are relocatin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabertoothless
    United States5 years ago
  • Fabulous insights Jill!

    Listened to two of your interviews one after the other! Building a village is the essence of life. Great idea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickensdinner
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    It’s so authentic - felt like I was in the room with you amazing women! Congrats on a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catherineflowers97
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Many find the insights shared on community building to be highly relevant and actionable for their own lives.
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Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 5 - Destana Herring
Q: What brought you here to Innovation Week and what do you hope to find?
I was drawn to the familial atmosphere of the conference and the opportunity to share and learn from fellow innovators and investors.
Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 5 - Destana Herring
Q: What do you look for in a pitch when you have early stage companies pitching for investment?
I'm looking for defensibility, a worthy problem, expertise in the founding team, and commercial viability.
Iceland Innovation Week special series episode 4 - Thea Messel
Q: How do you find the companies for your portfolio?
Thea explains that they are explicit about what types of founders to back, and emphasize high potential diverse groups.
Financial journalist Duncan Mavin shares the stories behind his gripping new book "Meltdown"
Q: How hard was it to get sources to go on the record or even to talk to you about what happened?
Mavin explains that many executives were willing to talk, partly to clear their names, although securing interviews with those lower down was trickier.
Financial journalist Duncan Mavin shares the stories behind his gripping new book "Meltdown"
Q: How did your background prepare you for the journalistic skills you needed for this project?
Duncan Mavin shares that his previous experience as an accountant and years in finance were instrumental, enabling him to analyze information quickly and understand complex financial subjects.

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Focused on the theme of community building, various episodes explore the personal and professional journeys of individuals committed to fostering connections among diverse groups. The conversations feature insights from entrepreneurs, authors, and industry leaders who share their strategies for navigating new environments and creating robust relationships. Unique narratives and actionable advice on building community can appeal to listeners looking to enhance their social networks and improve their economic situations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in personal development and communal living.

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1. Ina Niiniketo
2. Sissel Hansen
3. Thea Messel
4. David Simonarson
5. Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir
6. Greg Smith
7. Susannah Streeter
8. Duncan Mavin

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