Insights from ‘The Crown’ Auction: Exploring Business Synergies and the Value of Storytelling

Insights from ‘The Crown’ Auction: Exploring Business Synergies and the Value of Storytelling

Feb 9, 2024 | Business Development, Joakim

In London earlier, I studied and gained inspiration from The Crown auction. As a business concept, this has been a success, featuring a fully booked exhibition and a subsequent auction with high prices. Netflix’s tremendous TV series, The Crown, has been both a success and a fantastic production.

The team behind the TV series allowed Bonhams to set up an exhibition with auction events. Studying this concept provides insight into the value of trademarks and stories, and how cooperation between different businesses can generate new opportunities.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t manage the high bidding at the auction, so I lost all my bids and couldn’t bring the “royal heritage” with me.

Wisdom and Wit: Lessons from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Wisdom and Wit: Lessons from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Feb 5, 2024 | Joakim

Hello again. In the midst of all sessions, it’s wise to take a clever break for a cider, much like the famous fox.

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ by Roald Dahl is a story about a clever fox who outwits three farmers to feed his family and fellow animals.

Crafting Narratives One Cufflink at a Time: The Intersection of Personal Style and Corporate Storytelling

Crafting Narratives One Cufflink at a Time: The Intersection of Personal Style and Corporate Storytelling

Oct 28, 2023 | Joakim

Is today just a day when you’re going all out with random cufflinks, or do your cufflinks tell a specific story?

Today, I’m wearing cufflinks featuring the Falklands Islands, a British Overseas Territory known for its rugged beauty and rich history. As you know, storytelling is not just a facet of my eccentric personality, but also a cornerstone of my profession, specializing in the production of corporate storytelling and reports.

Navigating the Investor-Entrepreneur Landscape: A Guide to Effective Communication

Navigating the Investor-Entrepreneur Landscape: A Guide to Effective Communication

Sep 4, 2023 | Call my name, Joakim

I have been in the business for a while, working on both sides—investors and growth companies—in multiple roles ranging from advisory to board membership. I continue to hold a wide range of positions across different industries.

One recurring question I encounter is: ‘How to attract investors?’ My framework for presentation design follows a storytelling approach, covering topics such as the entrepreneurs, the product, market size, revenue generation, and … … …, all within a 12-slide format.