@JoelECarlson – She isn’t known for her baked goods, but is good with her web work. It’s local techie @Sanna_Lee. Lets start her Twitterview!
Q – #1 So @sanna_lee, where did you grow up, what HS did you attend and what kind of schooling or training did you get after that?
A: Hi Joel! I grew up in Brainerd and went to the local HS for my sophomore year, after that my fam moved to MSP & I
attended a local Community College during HS to graduate w/my AA degree + HS diploma. After that I went to the U of M
Q – #2 I see. Now what kind of coursework did you take at the #UofM?
A: I was an aspiring chem student (& loved it). Then turned down a internship at Medtronic to get into the marketing side
at a local medical device testing company, which was ultimately acquired by Bose Corp.
You could say I took the road less traveled!
Q – #3 So what then lead you from Bose Corp. to having your own company that does web design and marketing?
A: I have to back up to the internship offer from Medtronic, where I spent the day seeing the inner workings of a world
class medical engineering company. This is where I decided science is not for me and instead followed my passion.
While working in my initial marketing position, I realized the future of marketing is internet based.
Upon developing extensive industry contacts, I seized the opportunity to start my own business serving the
unfilled niche of mid-sized companies.
Q – #4 Now you kind of have an “international team” of co-workers. Care to explain that?
A: Great question! I’m a dual-citizen of #Finland & the US. It just so happens that many of our developers have immigrated
to the US as well. The international cultural connections within my group, allow us to tap into resources around
the world on behalf of our clients, which is part of our competitive advantage. However, we believe in keeping work
domestic and the vast majority of our labor costs are paid to local and domestic developers & designers.
Q – #5 Lets shift gears from work. What are your FAVS: Favorite – restaurant, store, gadget and Fall activity?
A: I’ll start w/activity: I’m a black-belt in #teakwondo and hugely enjoy spinning classes @LifetimeFitness. As for food:
I absolutely LOVE @benihana and must mention the bull-bites @axelsbonfire (they are to die for). My favorite gadget is
my compass. I would be lost without it. lol. (What do you expect, I’m from Brainerd – we love our #Minnesota outdoors).
Q – #6 Interesting, a compass. :) Now are you a traveler at all with the background that you have?
A: Of course! I’ve traveled internationally on 15+ occasions (mostly to Finland & Europe in my childhood). Also have
traveled domestically & have thoroughly ‘explored Minnesota’ (pun intended). I must list Duluth as one of my
fave MN destinations. :)
Q – #7 What is a NEW plan that you have for your company in the very new future, and what advice or mantra can you share to end?
A: Our New plan… :) I am excited to soon unveil a new brand identity (includes name) for my business. Stay tuned.
And mantra: Carpe Diem. hands down. (I live by this saying.)
@JoelECarlson – Thank you for sharing some of your personal and professional life today @sanna_lee. Enjoy your afternoon and week!
@Sanna_Lee – Thank you Joel – I enjoyed the Twitterview & look forward to following your future interviews via the #jectv hashtag.
Thanks. Greetings from the Speedy DNS