We are delighted to announce that we've been chosen to participate in the 2026-2027 cycle of Time 2 Scale. In their own words, Time 2 Scale is an international business scaling program that empowers Baltic companies to realise their international growth ambitions through a connected cross-border ecosystem.
Since Time 2 Scale's primary objective is to help companies grow internationally, especially in the Baltics, the program perfectly aligns with our strategic focus on the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Recruitment beyond borders
Recruitment has a structural blind spot: hard-to-fill roles aren't filled that easily through job boards. The ideal candidate is most likely employed and not actively looking for a new job. The only people who can bring these candidates into view are the people who know the field and the potential candidate’s work well enough to vouch for them.
That's true everywhere and more so across the Nordics and Baltics where talent pools are relatively small and clustered, naturally resulting in reputation and connection-driven recruitment.
For specialized industries - deep tech in particular, think quantum, semiconductors, medtech, biotech etc. - these talent pools become so small that it’s inevitable that companies are forced to search beyond their borders. In places where local networks don’t reach.
From the feedback we’ve received and the positions that have been closed through Hipped, this is clearly a problem that we solve: Our network of recruiters and industry insiders consistently uncovers candidates that would’ve otherwise remained hidden.
We’ve seen clear traction in Finland with repeat customers and a value proposition that appeals to the right audience. On top of that, the endorser network has grown internationally and has proven itself with great placements. These two factors, combined with an increase in requests from Finnish companies to hire for roles abroad, make it a no-brainer for us to expand our horizon beyond the shores of Finland.
This also made it a no-brainer to join Time 2 Scale.
Practical benefits
Being part of an international growth program also makes sense from a practical standpoint. We've already committed to participating in numerous events for the rest of the year and Time 2 Scale provides us access to THE top 3 events in the region. Slush, Latitude59, and TechChill.
On top of that, Hanken Business Lab generously hosts the Time 2 Scale participants in Finland, giving us access to co-working and meeting spaces.
And last, but certainly not least, there's the value of being part of an ambitious international network. As a company whose value is largely derived from the quality of its network, this is a huge boon.
There’s great value in getting feedback from mentors, subject matter experts, and fellow cohorts. Getting an outside perspective and being able to navigate potential pitfalls is always a win.
We're also excited to showcase our expertise in talent acquisition and give back to this handpicked community. We're genuinely eager to trade notes with other participants on how to enter new markets efficiently, since that's a current challenge for us right now and presumably for most of the cohort as well.
It is, after all, time to scale.
Get in touch if you’d like to scale with us.
About Time 2 Scale
Time 2 Scale is a nine-month international scale-up program designed for ambitious technology ventures from Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. The program supports companies with existing market traction in expanding internationally and achieving sustainable growth.
Funded by the Interreg Central Baltic Programme, Time 2 Scale is delivered in collaboration between Hanken School of Economics, Estonian Business School, and Riga Technical University.
The program is built on the vision of strengthening the Central Baltic region as a leading hub for innovation and cross-border entrepreneurship. By supporting high-potential ventures in scaling beyond their domestic markets, Time 2 Scale contributes to long-term economic growth and ecosystem development.
