Jolla <3 Nice TuesdayStories from start-up: Case Jolla

Welcome!

How did we get here? -Iekku● As a summer trainee in factory - not my thing● Art studies -> work related asthma -> ended up doing art via

computer● While working as Graphic Designer, started to be interested more

in SW projects (Oulun puhelin 1999-2000, Science Centre Tietomaa 2000-2001)

● Took web developer course for engineers (via TE-keskus) (Jidea 2002-2004) and later sw testing course for engineers (Vega Technologies/Tieto-X/Ixonos 2004-2012)

● And here we are :) Sailor since 2012

How did we get here? -Carol● Computer science in high school● Electrical engineering -> computer science in

college● Nokia Dallas 2002 - 2007● Nokia Tampere 2007 - 2011● Jolla 2012 -

Work life before Jolla - Iekku"Girl, you don't know""It's not only that you are female, but also about your looks"

It takes more hard work to show you are able to do something, than doing the actual task.

Work life before Jolla - CarolThe big N - in USA and Finland.

Comparison of attitudes:- doubt vs. acceptance- sexual discrimination/harassment

Working in Jolla● Enabling & empowering● Ladies with major responsibilities● There may be frustrations and challenges...● e.g. long hours (especially last year)● At the end of the day: Respect● And Fun!

Working in Jolla

Express yourself with Jolla

Jolla Love Day20-May-2013

(Photo by Eric LeRoux)

Express yourself with Jolla

Questions? Comments?Communication is the key in many things in life, be it relationships, work, gender considerations…

So, let’s chat!

Thank you! <3