FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ is a Finland-based company specialising in audio technology with in-house product development and user experience design. Headquartered in Finland, FLEXOUND™ collaborates closely with the research community. The company also has an office in Lindholmen (Gothenburg), Sweden, a design studio in London, UK, and sales representation in major markets including China, South Korea, Japan, the EU, and the US.
FLEXOUND™ boasts a strong patent portfolio and is recognised as the technology leader in augmented audio. The company is gaining global awareness for its disruptive audio solutions, particularly in automotive, aviation, entertainment and health applications. FLEXOUND™ operates on a B2B business model, licensing its augmented audio technology as an ingredient brand, and offering high-value co-development services along with embedded proprietary software.
We discussed with Isak Olevic, CEO of FLEXOUND™, who talks about why the company wants to participate in the Knights of Nordics event and how Enter Espoo has supported the success of FLEXOUND™.
Who are you, and what do you focus on in your work?
"I'm the CEO of FLEXOUND™ and focus on growth, i.e., new sales opportunities, business development, balancing of resources for customer deliveries and securing growth capital."
What are the best things about Knights of Nordics?
"Knights of Nordics is a vital arena for networking and staying up to date with the latest developments in the startup scene. The event gives exposure to relevant contact surfaces regarding venture capital."
Why do you want to take part in Knights of Nordics this year?
"FLEXOUND™ is poised for a major breakthrough in the automotive field, and we want to solidify our momentum further by getting into contact with growth capital providers, in addition to networking and looking for potential partnership opportunities."
Has Enter Espoo's services supported your business?
"One of our major investors, NordicNinja, found FLEXOUND™ through Knights of Nordics. That contact alone has been elemental for us in making the leap from entertainment to the mobility industry."
How has Espoo’s innovation community helped your company to succeed?
"For FLEXOUND™, the innovation community combined with the agile support of the city's business development functions have been crucial."
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