Mika Tienhaara

At Mika’s core is to innovate with an impact – it means that one should always try to scaleup a business and see what the true potential of the technology/solution is. Mika’s playbook is to create that “counter pressing” team, that has the motivation, commitment, grit and capabilities to build a successful business. Getting the TEAM (PEOPLE is the most important asset) – MARKETING – PRODUCT – FUNDING optimized is part of the Black Diamond Scaleup Strategy. The company is to become a machine that has transparency, information flow that makes everyone clear of their roles and contributions so that every single activity creates value. Solve customer problems, create unique value, have a strong customer drive and extreme hands-on mentality.He has done fund raising for more than 100 M€ and done several exists.
He has also been an advisor to about 100 entrepreneurs and startup companies, from inception, early-stage and to scale-up.His passion and drive are to actively contribute to the sustainability of the future of energy and mobility. The vision is to make industries safer, better and greener.

With the efforts Mika has put into his ventures it has resulted in high-growth companies with an international reach serving many markets. He has attracted many great Fortune 500 companies as clients and takes personal pride and reputation in delivering what he promises. In addition he has both worked in corporates (Sweden, Germany, US, Norway) and established strategic partnerships with a variety of corporates.

Mika’s activities as a leading innovator have resulted in several international awards, a bunch of publications and articles.