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Sensing untapped potential, Ville-Matias Vilén bought a sub-million manufacturer with good IP and global distribution.
Topics in Ville’s interview:
- Desire to “eat what he kills”1990’s Finnish RecessionAversion to solving people problemsAcquiring a cattle brush manufacturerFunding his deal in FinlandPatents as a moatRelocating the manufacturing 5 hours awaySharing ownership with his family’s companyGoal to grow 5x in 5 yearsLong-term holdco vision
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron