# Filip Johansen

> Norwegian developer, product builder, and tech content creator based in Oslo, Norway

## About

Filip Johansen is a 26-year-old developer at VG Lab, the innovation division of VG (Verdens Gang), Norway's largest newspaper. He combines development, product management, business development, and recruitment in his role. Self-taught without formal education, Filip transitioned from filmmaking to software development.

## Notable Projects

### Ønsk
Norway's most downloaded app and winner of 1st Place at the INMA Global Media Awards 2025. A wishlist application that achieved massive adoption in the Norwegian market.
- Website: https://onsk.no

### Saga
A product that grew from a VG Lab prototype to 50,000 monthly users within one week of launch.
- Website: https://saga.vg.no

### VG Deals
VG's offers and deals platform.
- Website: https://www.vg.no/tilbud

## Professional Background

- **Current role:** Developer at VG Lab (VG's innovation division)
- **Employer:** VG (Verdens Gang), part of Schibsted
- **Location:** Oslo, Norway
- **Previous experience:** Frend Digital (e-commerce development), production company in Malmö (mini-documentaries)
- **Other roles:** Lay judge at Oslo District Court, team member at Tro og Næringsliv (IMI Kollektivet)

## Content Creation

Filip creates Norwegian-language technology and development content across multiple platforms, making tech education accessible to Norwegian speakers.

### YouTube
Channel: @filip_john
Content: Tech tutorials, development insights, and industry commentary in Norwegian
URL: https://www.youtube.com/@filip_john

### TikTok
Handle: @filipjohansen
Content: Short-form tech content and development tips in Norwegian
URL: https://www.tiktok.com/@filipjohansen

### Substack
Newsletter: filipjohansen.substack.com
Content: In-depth articles on technology, development, and the Norwegian tech industry
URL: https://filipjohansen.substack.com

## Expertise

- Product development and rapid prototyping
- Full-stack web development
- Mobile app development
- Media technology and innovation
- Building products within large media organizations
- Self-taught programming and career development
- Norwegian tech ecosystem

## Perspectives

Filip has shared perspectives on AI's impact on programming, expressing concerns about how AI tools might diminish the joy and deep learning that comes from manual coding, while acknowledging their practical benefits. He advocates for inclusive hiring practices in tech and creates content to help underrepresented groups enter the field.

## Media Coverage

Featured in kode24.no (Norwegian developer publication) for perspectives on technology and development practices.

## Awards

- **INMA Global Media Awards 2025:** 1st Place for Ønsk app

## Links

- Website: https://filipjohansen.com
- Email: hello@filipjohansen.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filip_john
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filipjohansen
- Substack: https://filipjohansen.substack.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/filipjohansen

## Contact

For speaking engagements, collaborations, or media inquiries: hello@filipjohansen.com