Alumni stories
Entrepreneurship is about responsibility, ownership and learning
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Alumni Ambassador Juho Tuovinen: Studies at the School of Business gave me confidence to reach for my own goals
Juho Tuovinen has already worked in many international positions. He advises students to think carefully about their own interests when applying for the jobs in their industry.
Alumni Ambassador Sirkka Hämäläinen: Each job has its effect on one’s career path
The former Bank of Finland Head Sirkka Hämäläinen emphasizes the importance of extensive, high quality common knowledge in working life success.
Dare to dream big
Kyrö Distillery's story is like something straight out of a textbook for successful entrepreneurs. Mikko Koskinen acknowledges that the right timing was also of great significance, however.
Nearly 400 alumni brought together by the Jaakko Honko Lecture
The public lecture brought the alumni to the School of Business to listen to Erkki Liikanen. In addition, the Jaakko Honko Medals were awarded at the event.
Physics Alumni Events Series Announced
Aalto's physics undergraduates, postgraduates, and postdoctoral researchers will meet department alumni in a new events series in 2017.
Alumnus Casper von Koskull hosted the alumni meet-and-greet in Stockholm
Alumni gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto and the start-up community that has grown in and around the university.
Meet Your Community – from walrus to alumnus
The MYC event comprised discussion on different options open to Bachelor's degree students in the selection of specialisation studies.
"An insufficient education makes it difficult to get a foot in the door when it comes to working life"
Alumni seminar participants find that Finns must work to improve their interaction, mathematics and communication skills.
Alumni Ambassadors return to the School of Business
The ambassadors serve as a bridge between students, school and business life.
Matchmaking is a key ÄûÃʵ¼º½ alumni’s success
The semantic matching feature can be employed for networking and enhancing innovation ecosystems.
Emotional expressions of love and loathing clearly differ in motions
Social eMotions research project of Aalto University culminates in an interactive dance performance.
Aalto students and alumni in the Hyères Fashion and Photography Festival final
This year Aalto sees three individuals from our community nominated to the finals: Maria Korkeila, alumni Eeva Rönkä and Sofia Okkonen.
Alumni story: Communications took Heli Aalto to KONE
Heli Aalto believes the School of Business prepared her for analytical thinking. She works as the director of New Equipment Business at KONE.
The life of a Hollywood cinematographer
A mix of talent and luck landed cinematographer Peter Flinckenberg in Los Angeles.
Riitta Katila named School of Science Alumna of the Year
Professor Riitta Katila is an expert in corporate innovation activities, growth and development.
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Varun Singh Alumnus of the Year of the School of Electrical Engineering in 2016
The Alumnus of the Year chosen for the first time has done valuable work to promote Finnish start-up culture.
A marriage of sorts
Anna Ahonen and Katariina Lamberg own a design studio in Paris. These artistic graphic designers have grown as friends and entrepreneurs.
Apprenticing for a profession
Entrepreneur and angel investor Timo Ahopelto believes that Finland is experiencing a renaissance of entrepreneurship.
