Finland regularly is named the happiest country on earth. This might be hard to believe, with its grey and cold weather. But this week, Helsinki is selling its reputation for having a good work-life balance and quality of life, and trying to become a start-up capital. It’s hosting Slush, a tech conference of 25,000 people. Host Marco Werman speaks with Andreas Saari, the CEO of Slush.
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