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I'm a person that actively seeks to push myself to new interesting challenges. I have always been eager to try new things and gain new experiences that I can apply to build a more sustainable future.
Currently, I work for Combient Foundry, helping large Nordic industrial corporates to transform their businesses together with innovative startups. I have also recently finished my Finance studies at the Aalto University School of Business. During my studies, I was an active figure in the student entrepreneurship scene. For example, I acted as a board member of Aalto Entrepreneurship Society, the leading student-run entrepreneurial community in Europe, where I was responsible for corporate partnerships and academic relations.
Earlier, I was playing the piano and violin at a competitive international level and learned a lot about working hard and setting goals. Currently, my greatest interests lie in the world of entrepreneurship, impact investing, and disruptive technologies. During my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and ride snowboard. One day, I decided to jump from an airplane without a parachute, and I have not regretted it.
As the metaphorical starting sentence references my decision to become an entrepreneur, I'm the guy who wants to get things done and shake prejudices and doubts with a bright entrepreneurial attitude. If you ask me, startups are one of the best ways to improve the world. I'm interested in product management, AI, effective teamwork, business development, coding, and design.
I founded my first company when I was 15 years old. I worked as a Product Lead at Wolt, graduated from Aalto University, and am now on a mission to build the next big thing. I've been actively involved in the startup scene since 2016. I've been involved in Aaltoes, Kiuas, Junction, Startup Sauna, and Slush.
Feel free to send me an email to start an efficient collaboration. Let's get things done! 
I'm Julius Hietala, a published machine learning scientist with a passion for bridging the gap between advanced algorithms and practical applications. I am currently shaping the future of fulfillment at Nimble Robotics, where I develop intelligent robots that revolutionize warehouse operations.
As the CTO of multiple startups, I have led teams in creating cutting-edge solutions and driving technological advancements. Additionally, I founded Junction, one of the largest hackathons in the world, fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech community.
My work includes authoring "Learning Visual Feedback Control for Dynamic Cloth Folding" (IEEE, August 7, 2022), which was recognized as a Best Paper Award Finalist and received multiple accolades at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (Kyoto, Japan, October 2022). 
