The team

We scout the best talent to test, build and scale new companies. We do this together with our partners and co-founders, creating the best conditions and atmosphere to advance bold ideas and solve meaningful problems.

 
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Taneli Tikka

Taneli Tikka is one of the best-known entrepreneurs in the Nordic startup scene. He has started more than 50 startups and held various exec and board member roles. Previously he was the CEO of The Finnish State Development Company, managing a fund sized over 2billion euros.

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Mikko Riikkinen

Mikko Riikkinen is a doctoral researcher and one of the leading experts in FinTech in Europe. He is specialised in being the bridge-maker between technology and business, as well as start-ups and incumbent Financial Service providers. Over the years he has started several companies, co-founded several companies, acted as an advisor and mentor and finally listened in over 1000 pitches..

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Stefano Mosconi

Stefano is a leader, entrepreneur and innovator who loves public speaking and world changing ideas.

He has a long background in software in the ranks of Nokia, Jolla as co-founder and CTO, Britemind as an independent consultant and currently at Elisa as VP of Software.

 
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Helene Auramo

Helene Auramo is a successful entrepreneur who has co-founded many organizations, including the first social media agency in Finland, the first blogger portal in Finland (Indiedays) and the startup event Slush. She is also a board member at the listed company Fodelia Oyj.