WHO ARE WE

Mirka is a passionate community builder, who believes people can only achieve great things together. She has a strong communications background, having worked in several roles including copywriter, PR, marketing, branding, and communications management. Mirka also spent eight years working as a personal coach in the wellness and fitness industry, leading her to open her own studio in Canada. Everything Mirka has done over her career has been oriented toward connecting people. In her own business, she was able to grow a tight-knit community of over 2k members. She continues to work in the wellness space, teaching yoga and helping groups find balance and improving their well-being. She is also caring for the Coventures community of entrepreneurs, working in both marketing and community management.

Tom is a truly unique talent bringing together an engineering background with a humanist perspective, and a passion for driving positive change in the world. With his broad experience leading product development in several leading-edge startups and serving as CTO of a publicly listed company, Tom has honed his skills in leadership and building successful products. He is one of Finland’s most experienced innovation experts, with over 20 years of experience in the field. Tom's product leadership expertise and deep understanding of engineering principles enable him to help customers develop new products that meet customer needs and create long-term value for his customers.

Juha has over 15 years experience in building digital businesses. He has had several management positions in various fields, including advertising, service design, growth businesses and startup companies. Juha has particular experience in building and implementing new strategy, change management and setting concrete goals and moving things forward. Juha can also talk with developers on their level and bring together the tech team with the strategist and designers to move things forward in a single direction. He can effectively communicate with stakeholders and getting people involved in transformation projects, efficiently helping businesses move towards digital transformation.

Ira has versatile experience in product design and development, eCommerce, strategy, marketing and customer experience. She has built and led teams or professionals, designed strategies and built products in both UK and Finland.

Aki is an energetic serial entrepreneur whose mission is to improve people's health, happiness, and performance in a planet-positive way. Aki can be described as a venture decathlete – a generalist in new venture creation. He started his first company in 2007 at university and has since launched +10 ambitious concepts or companies, especially around health, sustainability, and most of them in the built environment context. But he is probably best known for co-founding Naava, the world leader in green walls and biological indoor air purification. At Naava, Aki served as CEO and in various strategy and brand/marketing roles.

Asmo has a unique digital business career combining entrepreneurship, director positions in major corporations, and lots of startup experience. As a true digital generalist with over 20 years of experience, he can be an extremely versatile help in many areas: sparring the digital strategies, working around business design, making product development more focused and faster, and guiding teams with a strong intrapreneurship mindset. To put it short: Asmo is a warm-hearted team player with a superb “let’s get things done” attitude. You might have spotted Asmo also on television as he’s a regular commentator on Yle morning’s “Jälkidigi” program, focusing on the latest news and phenomena around the tech and digital world.

Jesse is an experienced product professional and startup founder with solid computer science, business, and product background. Jesse co-founded Playven, a SaaS sports facility management tool and scheduling solution helping facilities make more money. After merging with Playtomic, Jesse led the organization's product teams and was responsible for the product strategy. He grew a 10-person product and tech organization to 70 people, eventually raising 75M€ of funding.

Marko has been involved in building digital products and ventures his whole career. As co-founder, product manager or venture designer he has been hands-on building 15+ fast-growing digital ventures in Helsinki & Berlin. Some highlights are using the Rocket Internet blueprint building a marketplace venture from 0 to 10 000+ shipped orders in 1 year. And helping Kasvuryhmä to become the most successful scaleup CEO-community representing over 10 billion in revenue with members creating a 1.3 billion+ impact to Finnish economy.

Riia is a sales and commercialization expert with a deep interest in sustainable and science-backed innovations and companies. As an expert in organizational development, she is dedicated to creating empathetic leadership styles and helping to foster inclusive cultures and processes. Riia has co-founded and led startups in the fields of AI & deep tech, as well as supported companies in climate tech and bio-products. She has helped several companies commercialize their research, develop effective organizational strategies, and expand their sales operations. She has particular experience in growing businesses from various R2B projects in the fields of AI, sustainability, and health tech. Her unique blend of expertise and experience makes her the perfect partner for companies seeking to develop innovative strategies and commercialize sustainable businesses.

Ville is an accomplished business development specialist and sales leader. Ville has worked with various large enterprises to establish and validate new businesses and partner with external startups and growth companies. He has also collaborated with accelerators, contributing to the selection process and assessing startups. As a passionate advocate for startup success, Ville offers practical sales coaching and guidance on how to pitch ideas to corporations. He also has experience in software product development, allowing him to understand common challenges and requirements that corporations face in this area. With his expertise and dedication to success, Ville can provide significant support to companies looking to expand and diversify their revenue streams.

Eljas is an experienced business designer specializing in customer-centric design, digital strategy, and product development. He uses strategy, analysis, and human-centered problem-solving as generative design tools to help companies turn ideas into outcomes with long-term viability. His approach is always fact-based, hypothesis-driven, and rigidly structured. Eljas has worked with tech, finance, and media industries and public services in Finland and central Europe. Eljas has strong knowledge of design thinking methods for product and service development. He also has experience in innovation facilitation, digital strategy, and new business development for companies aiming to transform their business model.

Anna Katariina Kindahl has extensive experience leading product management and software development in an international environment and ten years of participating in strategic leadership in a management team. She has designed and built product management, design, and development processes and led multinational teams in small and large organizations. Anna Katariina helps Coventures' customers establish more effective product leadership and build better and more successful digital products.

Riku is an ambitious serial entrepreneur with over ten years experience building ventures. His deep knowledge and experience building product-led businesses from the ground up make him an invaluable asset to any startup or growth company. Riku has also made a name for himself as an expert in discovering and validating opportunities for growth and identifying market gaps, while helping other companies build new business. Most of all, Riku’s energy and drive are infectious, inspiring those around him. He is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact on the world, and his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship is contagious. Whether you are a scaleup or a large enterprise seeking to explore growth potential, Riku is the best aid for any organization looking to discover opportunities and build lasting value.

Samu is a deeply experienced product leadership expert, having built digital products from scratch and scaled multiple foundational fintech products, which now serve millions of customers globally. He is always up for a challenge, and enjoys delivering complex projects with ambitious goals. Samu has also worked in corporate venture building and VC investment in Berlin. His role helped build and finance new digital ventures in energy, mobility, and health verticals. Whether he's leading a team of developers or brainstorming new ideas with colleagues, Samu brings his A-game to every project he is a part of. He has an eye for detail and enjoys creating products that people will love. Samu is the ideal partner for any sized company looking to establish a product-driven organization or simply build a killer product.

Juho is an avid learner, motivated in helping corporations and entrepreneurs to create a positive impact in the world. He is an experienced consultant and sales professional with a deep understanding of today's challenges in building digital solutions and services. Having worked in various industries and positions from corporates to high-growth scale-up companies, Juho has a broad perspective to both challenges and opportunities in creating, and growing, new digital businesses.

Sampo is a highly experienced senior strategy advisor with over 15 years of experience in leading companies to grow. His areas of expertise include corporate leadership, digital transformation, product development, and management advisory. Sampo's expertise has helped numerous companies build new revenue streams and achieve cultural turns, particularly in the energy, service, and technology sectors. In addition to his extensive knowledge and expertise, Sampo is known for his roll-up-your-sleeves approach. He is dedicated to delivering results and goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients achieve sustainable growth. Sampo is a strategic thinker who can see the big picture, and align teams for change. He is also highly regarded for his ability to develop strong partnerships with business leaders and supporting them in achieving their business goals.

Valtteri is a strategic innovation and technology sales expert. Over his career, Valtteri has gained a deep understanding and experience in building innovative solutions. He is passionate about designing unique business models that solve real problems for real customers. His experience extends from leadership, team building, and business development. In his view, truly innovative businesses require a multidisciplinary approach, from technology to sales and management. Valtteri is also never afraid to ask questions. His most successful ventures were directly born from this approach. Valtteri has helped numerous companies in building and growing new revenue, whether they be startups or large multinational corporations.

Viktor has been involved with the international expansion of innovative growth companies, including a case acquired by an international industry leader. Since then, he has also worked in financial consulting aimed at Finnish companies looking to fund innovation and international expansion, with a focus on instruments from the European Investment Bank. In projects related to market validation, business development, and international expansion, Viktor has effective processes for sales, prospecting, and a solid understanding of setting-up CRMs for impactful results. He has also managed sales cycles and existing client relationships in Swedish, Finnish, and English. In addition to these, Viktor has a background in psychological research and analysis of data for research projects.

Eemeli has a strong background in management consulting and understanding how the world has been and will be changed by innovative startups and technologies. Previously, he worked for a boutique management consultancy focused on digitalization and how it continues to disrupt industries and business models. More recently Eemeli has worked with a large global consultancy to understand the broader context of industries, companies and their value chains. Eemeli has also gained international experience working both in European and Nordic countries.

Petri is a business builder and leader in the payments industry for over 20 years. He started his career as a developer, but moved to account management, business consulting and working as an entrepreneur and CEO in a fintech startup. Petri has an extensive experience in business development, having worked both in corporate and startup companies and leading sales, marketing, product, operations and financial teams.

Sebastian is a highly experienced strategy, innovation, and growth leader. His career began in management consulting, honing his skills in operating model development and change implementation across various industries. Sebastian spent nine years leading growth as a Head of Business Development and PMO. As New Business Director, he helped drive important change and systematically co-developed scalable circular economy solutions with customers. Sebastian is a genuine, bright, and driven team leader. He empowers his team members and fosters a culture of innovation and ambition. With his deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and implementation, Sebastian is a valuable partner to any organization looking to achieve sustainable growth.

Ville is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur and technology expert. With a background in building deep-tech companies, developing service-driven product development strategies, and dealing with venture capital, both as an investor and investee in Silicon Valley, Ville has a wealth of experience and expertise to offer. Ville's particular focus has been on AI technology productization, deep tech and building effective go-to-market strategies, and commercialization, both locally in Finland and on a global scale. But what sets Ville apart are his facilitation skills and down-to-earth approach. Whether he's working with a small startup or a large corporation, Ville can quickly and easily establish rapport, build trust, and work collaboratively towards shared goals.

Tuomas is a business-building expert with over a decade of experience in the financial and technology sectors. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and business operations, Tuomas has led multiple successful product launches and scaled new venture businesses from the ground up. His experience and insights into the complexities of the industry have made him an expert in navigating regulatory compliance, working with various types of corporate funding (including equity, debt, mezzanine, and public funding), and delivering financial solutions that align with business objectives. Tuomas' in-depth knowledge of financial and technology businesses, coupled with his leadership experience, make him an advantageous partner for companies looking to expand.