What is StartUp School?

Timo-Pekka leads the development of partnerships and collaboration with both external and internal stakeholders. His background in the higher education field and joint projects with various firms has provided him with a broad perspective on the management of Finnish firms.

Petteri is Learning Designer and responsible for StartUp School pedagogical model, courses and coach network. Almost 20 years background from entrepreneurship, gives him a lot of practical knowledge to share our students.

Mikko is a practitioner, author and scholar on entrepreneurship. He runs a number of StartUp School development projects and also coaches students with beautiful business ideas.

As a Learning Designer Hanna is responsible for the offering at Haaga-Helia Open University, 3AMK, and commercial collaborations. She is also coaching students and participating in RDI projects. Hanna’s background is in Learning & Development and she has recently been working as a Startup entrepreneur herself.

As Chairperson at Xes Helsinki Julia is always looking for partnership opportunities with local and international businesses and entities. Don’t hesitate to drop her a line, if you are interested in Xes and the platform and reach we can offer.

As Head of Design and Marketing at Xes Helsinki, Anastasia is leading various visual and human related projects. Don’t hesitate to drop her a line, if you want to participate in one of them.

Hannele is the head of StartUp School operations. In this role she is excited to utilize her 20 years’ experience from the corporate world, entrepreneurship, change management and digitalization.

Maria Haukka is a StartUp School coach and a Senior Lecturer.

Timo Lampikoski is a Relationship Manager - Career counseling at Haaga-Helia, but also a StartUp School Coach, Author and Entrepreneur.

Teemu wants to help you to think bigger, do smaller and learn faster.

Mikko is a practitioner, author and scholar on entrepreneurship. He runs a number of StartUp School development projects and also coaches students with beautiful business ideas.

Marika Alhonen is a Certified Business Coach and an inspirational trainer.

Timo-Pekka leads the development of partnerships and collaboration with both external and internal stakeholders. His background in the higher education field and joint projects with various firms has provided him with a broad perspective on the management of Finnish firms.

Mika is a certified Business coach with an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a senior lecturer in finance and investments.

Juuso loves to help students start their own business.

Pirjo has a wide experience in selling, purchasing, brands and marketing with a strong focus on customer insight. She is passionate about helping students to develop their business ideas and enhancing the customer experience.

Leena has 7+ years of experience as a Teacher, Project Manager and Work Placement Coordinator and 20+ years of experience in sales and marketing, organizing large events, as an entrepreneur and a coach.

Kasper is a teacher at Haaga-Helia Pasila campus and a micro/nano entrepreneur. He has 15 years of experience in global ICT business, consulting and software engineering.