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Miiro is a seasoned design leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in branding, UI/UX design, product and packaging design, and advertising. As the CEO and Creative Director of H23 Brand Design Agency, based in Tampere, Finland, Miiro combines a global perspective gained through international projects and connections in cities like Berlin and Hong Kong with a deep understanding of client needs. With a strong foundation in advertising, Miiro has successfully led H23 to become a trusted partner for brands in Finland and abroad. The agency’s emphasis on high-grade visual design and business-driven innovation ensures impactful results across diverse industries.

Dr. Jilles van Gurp is an accomplished technology leader with a strong track record of founding and running innovative startups and leading technology teams to create breakthrough products. With over two decades of deep expertise in search engines, geospatial technologies, and agile team management, he excels in crafting technical strategies and solving complex problems to drive product development and achieve long-term strategic value. Currently serving as the CTO at FORMATION Gmbh in Berlin, Jilles leverages his extensive experience to drive strategic and technical advancements. In addition to being a CTO, Jilles is also available as a consultant in which role he has supported a wide range of clients over the years.

Timo is the co-founder and CEO of Ceterio, a robotics startup focused on innovative applications across retail, logistics, healthcare, and defense. With over 20 years of IT experience, Timo excels at translating cutting-edge robotics technology into practical, customer-driven solutions, leveraging design thinking and deep integration expertise. Previously, he led a global eCommerce rollout for a multinational enterprise and served as Director of Robotics and Incubator Business Units at a Nasdaq-listed company. Timo is also Chairman of the VAMOS ecosystem and a steering group specialist for the €12.5M Mixed Fleet R&D project, driving advancements in autonomous mobility and smart building robotics.

Sami is a digital product development expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in mobility services. As the founding CTO of MaaS Global, he created the award-winning Whim service, the first commercial MaaS operator, securing nearly €100M in investments. Sami has driven innovation in transport systems globally, from contactless payments and EV charging to smart city operating systems. He has held leadership roles at Nokia, Microsoft, and startups like Tranzer and Baloise Mobility, where he developed groundbreaking data platforms and led successful pivots and fundraises. Currently, Sami leads product development for the West of England MaaS project funded by the UK Department for Transport.

Otto is a serial tech entrepreneur with two successful exits and a passion for AI and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Speechly, he scaled sales to $1M ARR and led the company to its acquisition by Roblox in 2023. An alum of Y Combinator (W22), Otto has deep expertise in product-market fit and digital strategy. Previously, he co-founded Magenta Advisory, growing it to $4M ARR before its acquisition by BearingPoint. A lifelong tech enthusiast and investor, Otto has advised major European enterprises on digital transformation and supports AI startups worldwide.

Mikko is an impact-driven AI entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of Equel, a professional community platform. Over his career, Mikko has founded seven tech startups across Helsinki, Berlin, London, and San Francisco, with three successful exits. A recognized thought leader in algorithmic influence, he is the author of The Servant Influencer, a book on leveraging algorithms for positive impact, and his writings have reached tens of millions globally. Mikko holds six international patents, has won the Red Dot Design Award, and led Inbot, a Web3 AI startup, to early revenue growth and a $3.5M raise. With deep experience in scaling businesses, including ZEF Oy and Gamelion, Mikko continues to inspire innovation and create meaningful change in the tech industry.

Nicolas is a leading expert in Digital Twins and the founder of WINNIIO AB, where he drives innovative strategies for transformative business impact. His unique skill lies in uniting leaders, AI experts, researchers, and technologists around a shared vision to create go-to-market strategies and digital business models. With a career spanning CTO, CEO, and CSO roles, Nicolas has led multimillion-dollar valuation growth and billion-dollar projects across industries like automotive, smart buildings, and industrial automation. A guest lecturer at Oxford University, he shares insights on Digital Twins, XR, and AI. As co-chair of the Digital Twin Consortium’s working group and an advisor to XR startups, Nicolas combines strategic vision with technical expertise to deliver groundbreaking solutions.

Valtteri is a strategic innovation and technology sales expert. Over his career, Valtteri has gained a deep understanding and experience in building innovative solutions. He is passionate about designing unique business models that solve real problems for real customers. His experience extends from leadership, team building, and business development. In his view, truly innovative businesses require a multidisciplinary approach, from technology to sales and management. Valtteri is also never afraid to ask questions. In fact, his most successful ventures were directly born from his curious approach, as well as helping numerous companies in building and growing new revenue. Valtteri believes facing your fears is the only path to real growth.

Ville is an accomplished business development specialist and sales leader, having worked with various large enterprises to establish and validate new businesses. Ville has also collaborated with accelerators, contributing to the selection process and assessing startups. As a passionate advocate for startup success, he offers practical sales coaching and guidance on how to pitch ideas to corporations. Ville also has experience in software product development, allowing him to understand common challenges and requirements that corporations face in this area. On a personal level, Ville is a sociable person and enjoys nature sports like randonnée skiing with friends. With his expertise and dedication to bringing people together, Ville can provide significant support to companies looking to expand and diversify their revenue streams.