Thorborg’s diary
How do you raise children in North Zealand?
Episode 40 · 8. February 2024 · 37:15
Unconditional love, clear boundaries and a part-time job. My choices as a father, and why I help my children without taking over their responsibilities.
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What can we learn from Katherine Diez, Nordic Female Founders and Nordic Waste?
Episode 39 · 21. January 2024 · 31:27
Three current cases prompt my thoughts on crisis communication: get an overview, step forward, take responsibility and avoid revealing the truth in dribs and drabs.
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Seek out interesting problems
Episode 38 · 13. January 2024 · 16:04
On holiday in Costa Rica, I think about work, free time and meaning. On the fisherman and the lawyer, and finding the problems that make life interesting.
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Have you prepared for an emergency? Well, get on with it
Episode 37 · Recorded on 9 January 2024 · 13:24
I worry about our vulnerability to power cuts and hybrid warfare. On experiences in Florida, stocks of food and water, solar panels and my thoughts on emergency preparedness in January 2024.
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The world economy is out of kilter
Episode 36 · Recorded on 3 January 2024 · 27:26
Business figures, interest rates and spending point in different directions. My observations from Dinero, Saxis and Capino at the start of 2024 – without a firm forecast.
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A kick into 2024 – Happy New Year
Episode 35 · 30. December 2023 · 24:58
This isn’t the warm-up to life. It is life. My thoughts at the end of 2023 on experiences, old dreams and the courage to do something differently.
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Speak your mind and see what happens
Episode 34 · 15. December 2023 · 30:47
I speak my mind, and it opens and closes doors. On public debate, credibility, careers and speaking up for the common good.
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From a hobby business to a living
Episode 32 · 1. December 2023 · 21:18
From a pleasant sideline to something you can live on: market size, personal expenses, my half rule and a plan in case it doesn’t work out.
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How do you make a podcast?
Episode 31 · 20. November 2023 · 19:24
My simple podcast workflow: record on your phone, improve the sound with AI and publish through Buzzsprout. The most important thing is having something to say.
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How to force good innovation
Episode 30 · Recorded on 18 November 2023 · 7:49
A completely silly solution can open the door to good innovation. I explain how I challenge fixed thinking and the phrase: it can’t be done.
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Should you lead like Elon Musk?
Episode 29 · 15. November 2023 · 22:00
Elon Musk’s results don’t make his leadership style a recipe for everyone. On authentic leadership, security, personal ambitions and employees who can sustain their working lives.
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Why giving 80% can amount to much, much more
Episode 28 · 13. November 2023 · 25:18
I’m happiest giving 80 per cent and being able to keep going for the long haul. On my own pace, financial security, family and new payment models at Saxis and Capino.
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Freemium SaaS – is it a good idea?
Episode 27 · 6. November 2023 · 25:36
Free can drive growth, but free users cost money too. My experiences with freemium at Spamfighter and Dinero, and the difficult balance between free and paid.
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The word "no" is a big part of my success
Episode 26 · 14. October 2023 · 27:20
Saying no can protect both your product and your business. I go through Dinero’s six questions for new features and explain why I believe in SHUP’s simple online shop solution.
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100 journalists at Aarhus Municipality, while the elderly have to wear nappies
Episode 25 · Recorded on 22 September 2023 · 16:07
After Debatten, I ask whether we’re spending public money in the wrong places. On communications staff, elderly care, Dinero, property valuations and more time with patients.
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Hear how I would outcompete Dinero – and perhaps you
No episode number · 13 September 2023 · 33:13
How would I build a competitor to Dinero today? On AI, working from home and trust, my jacuzzi as a recording studio, artificial voices and challenging your own business before someone else does.
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A revolution bigger than ChatGPT
Episode 23 · Published on 30 August 2023 · 24:44
Tesla’s new driving system makes me think far beyond cars. On AI, robots, Europe’s car industry and why the physical world could be the next big revolution.
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More passion and happiness
Episode 22 · Recorded on 28 August 2023 · 16:59
A new Dinero feature gives me the same flash of happiness as fresh powder snow. On helping small business owners, enjoying the moments and finding a path in life that makes sense to you.
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Passion and waffle 🙂
Episode 21 · 26. August 2023 · 34:15
Where do I find my passion? On summer in Japan, France and Bornholm, the small victories at Capino and Saxis, and why happiness comes in flashes for me.
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People are often the limiting factor when developing technology
Episode 20 · 11. July 2023 · 17:11
Technology can move faster than people can keep up. On online banking, self-driving cars, Apple’s headset and why we’re starting with an assistant at Dinero.