Mentors

Experienced Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in fundraising and CFO of leading award winning high growth scaling companies.

Passionate about science, technology, and healthcare. Driven by the transformative potential that emerges at the intersection of these fields. Having worked in startups, pharma, hospital innovation, and cross-border initiatives, I understand the perspectives of the different stakeholders and can connect them effectively.

Passionate entrepreneur and Plug And Play Tech Center VC team member. We help founders grow, visionaries bring their ideas to life & corporates invest and innovate.

Focusing on Deep Tech, Aerospace and Sustainability Open innovation at Plug and Play and startup acceleration

I am a business mentor dedicated to empowering startups and driving healthcare innovation. I design and execute entrepreneurial programs tailored to the needs of early-stage start-up founders, helping them navigate topics such as funding, product development, and market entry. My experience spans across European markets and startup ecosystems, particularly Germany, Ukraine and beyond. Passionate about win-win partnerships and unlocking people’s potential.

I’m a 3x founder with deep experience across microfabrication, tissue engineering, and robotics. 30+ patents and 15 publications.

Kasper is the fundraising advisor for science-based teams at Aalto University. With previous experience in venture capital, he helps teams in navigating the VC environment.

Krista Jäntti has founded two companies that specialise in using AI, XR and blockchain technologies. Last year, she was listed among the Top 100 Global Women of the Future. Krista is passionate about finding new business opportunities in deep tech. Her superpower is curiosity, empathy, and a strong business mindset. Currently, she works as Aalto University’s Business Advisory Aalto Startup Center leading Aalto Creatives pre-incubator program.

Timo is a business development expert with a background as a startup entrepreneur. He has also worked for large mobile technology companies, scouting for new deep tech innovations and M&A targets.

An experienced manager with strong focus on building systemic processes that lead to significant increase inbusiness revenue and user retention.

With 15+ years in IT and certifications in CSPO, CBAP, and SAFe, I offer mentorship in system analysis, process modeling, product management, and IT career transitions. My expertise includes system analysis, advanced modeling, product management, and full-cycle development. Having led complex projects in finance and healthcare, I offer practical, goal-driven guidance tailored to your needs.

​IP Lawyer and Advisor specializing in intellectual property protection and management for teams at various stages of growth and development. Experienced in developing tailored strategies for IP protection before product launch. Provides expert mentorship on building comprehensive IP portfolios, including copyright protection, trademarks, design registrations, and patents for technical solutions. Successfully coordinated multi-jurisdictional patent protection projects.