Vesa Pihlajamaa, invesa oy

Vesa has had a long career in development and management roles in the industry, including at the Kemira Group. Until February 2020, he worked in the media sector as the CEO of KPK Yhtiöt. He is currently one of the founding partners of Botnia Hightech, now operating under the name Sasken Finland.

Joel Sunabacka, lähitapiola pohjanmaa

Joel serves as the CEO of LähiTapiola Pohjanmaa. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held various leadership positions. Joel has received national recognition for his work, including being a finalist in the Young Leader of the Year competition in Finland and winning the title in his region. Joel is known for his strong and quick business mindset. Additionally, investing is close to Joel’s heart, and in his work, he manages the investment portfolio of the largest investor in the Ostrobothnian region, LähiTapiola Pohjanmaa.

Ville Urpilainen, Suomen Rahoitusneuvoja Oy

Ville has over 15 years of diverse experience in the financial sector, both in Finland and abroad. He is an investor in several growth companies and actively participates in the boards of a few companies. Ville’s main job is working as a Chief Financial Officer.

pIia malmberg, Suomen Uusyrityskeskus

Piia Malmberg serves as the CEO of the Finnish New Business Centers. Piia has over 10 years of experience in demanding business management roles. Her areas of expertise include strategic management and implementation, growth generation, business development, and HR issues.

sanna vihermaa, Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta

Sanna is Arvo’s investment manager and has worked for over 15 years in business management and corporate finance. She has been on both sides of the table – both seeking funding and deciding to whom it is granted. In her current job, she aims to find good investment opportunities. “Business models and forecasts are, of course, always carefully evaluated, but ultimately a competent and enthusiastic team makes a company succeed.”