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Aalto University Founder Talks #2 – featuring Mika Anttonen, founder and chairman of St1 Nordic Oy 🌟

Join us for a rare and candid conversation with Mika Anttonen – one of Finland’s most visionary entrepreneurs.

From his early years to building a major energy company from scratch, Mika’s story offers a masterclass in turning bold ideas into scalable business models. We’ll dive into the early stages of his journey, how his core business idea evolved, and the turning points that shaped his leadership and growth as a person.

We’ll explore what it means to build a company that challenges global competitors, how to attract investors for long-term impact, and how to stay true to your vision in a rapidly changing industry. Mika will also reflect on the current moment—where energy transition meets entrepreneurship—and why thinking big about the future is essential for founders today.

This conversation goes beyond business—it’s about the bigger “so what” of being an entrepreneur: creating solutions that matter, leading with purpose, and shaping a more sustainable world.

Whether you’re a student exploring entrepreneurship or already working on your first startup idea, you’ll gain inspiration and practical insights from one of Finland’s most forward-looking business leaders

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Kindly notice that the event is broadcasted and recorded, and photographs will be taken during the event.

Founder Talks is a new event series about entrepreneurship for all startup curious minds. Enjoy the fireside chats where well-known Finnish and international founders share their journey, interviewed by students from Aalto University. If you join us in Marsio, make sure to stay for the networking and small bites after the event!