Seasoned executive, entrepreneur, investor and board member with more than 20 years of experience. As an investor and entrepreneur has raised a total of ~3.5B€ capital in the last 20 years. Career includes three tours of duty in the top leadership of publicly listed corporations: as a division president, Chief Operating Officer, and as Head of Innovation. Successful award-winning entrepreneur, founder and co-founder with multiple exits from SW & Data focused companies. Has raised 16 rounds of risk capital on the entrepreneur side with direct engagement and tens more from an advisory role. Involved in Venture Capital funds with LP and GP roles, and is a board member of one trust fund. LP in 9 funds, in LPAC of one VC fund. Holds appointments in several Finnish government and industry advisor-, policy- and foresight bodies. Side career as a keynote speaker (more than 450 paid keynotes), and as an executive coach on topics of leadership and building great organisations.
