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University of Helsinki | Icebreaker

University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education and research in Finland. It is a scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers

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☀️ Gabriele Garavini, PhD

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Dynamic executive leader with over 15 years of transformative experience in corporate and business growth, business venturing and innovation. Demonstrates a profound commitment to driving growth by aligning business strategies with customer needs and investors’ expectations. Excels in fostering a culture of customer centricity, innovation, and team cooperation, leveraging technical and business expertise to achieve strategic objectives and sustainable business impact. Core Competencies • Strategic Leadership & Vision: Proven track record in guiding organizations and teams through transformational growth, aligning vision with strategic business goals and key stakeholders interests. • Investment & Portfolio management Define investment thesis, build venturing organization and executing investment strategy. Manage and optimize the performance of the portfolio of holdings. • Customer-Centric Innovation: Deep understanding and focus on customer needs. Driving teams, digital product development and services that deliver exceptional customer’s value and experiences. • Technical & Business Acumen: Strong foundation in both technical and business domains. Adept at leveraging technologies and business strategies to solve complex customers’ problems and business challenges. • Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, skilled in interfacing with boards, investors, and teams to foster collaborative environments and achieve shared vision and execution priorities. • Operational excellence: Focus on unlocking the full potential of organizations and teams through a relentless pursuit of excellence, agility, and a clear focus on delivering value by meeting KPIs to secure ROI. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. • People Leadership & Team Building: Inspirational leader with a passion for nurturing talent and fostering a culture of 'group genius'. Demonstrates exceptional ability in building high-performance teams that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and achieving collective goals. I work fast and hold care and respect for customers and colleagues at the top of my values. I am energetic, analytical and creative, always learning and never stop being curious. MY MOTTO: only great teams make ideas great. MY FOCUS: designing, developing and scaling innovative businesses with positive global impact. CONTACT ME at gg (@) gabrielegaravini.com

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CEO at DBE Core

✌️ Derek Rein

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CTO @ Reown (fka WalletConnect)

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Professor at Karl Franzen University of Graz & Founder of Dalan Animal Health, Inc

Lotta Paakinaho

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I'm a marketing specialist with a determined but relaxed attitude. I have three years of diverse marketing experience from a global technology company and a University environment. My passion is towards sustainable marketing. I'm ready to take on any task and I'm not afraid to step out of my comfort zone. I'm always ready to chat about new possibilities! (or any topic really)

Pekka Abrahamsson

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I am an experienced software professor. I believe in a strong international presence is required in today's networked society. I have spent more than 10 years of my professional life outside of Finland building networks and competences. I have worked as a full professor of software engineering both at NTNU in Norway and at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy. Both places were superb for working and living! I am very experienced in research project leadership and working productively with software companies. ChatGPT, large language models, AI-assisted software engineering define my current research interests. Besides great research and breakthrough startups, my passion is in teaching the next generation of software leaders.

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A driven biotechnology professional with 15+ years of experience translating innovation into real-world impact. Proven track record in building and leading teams, developing scalable bioprocesses, and digital systems that bridge R&D and manufacturing. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic leadership. Now seeking to drive impact in a senior technical or leadership role.

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An open-minded team player in the field of strategic technology sourcing with non-financial risk management knowledge, financial accounting, IT, and IT development projects on the banking industry. As to the risk management, broad hands-on skills on Third-Party risk management. Thrives under pressure and enjoys challenges. Feels like home in an international environment working with different kind of people. Trusted colleague to whom you can count on. Areas of specialties: • Third Party Risk Management • Technology Sourcing • Process modelling • Process improvement • Test planning and testing • Financial accounting • Authority reporting • Change management • Outsourcing

Jaakko Vähämäki

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MSc at Aalto University