Jojakim Sames – “We have no Planet B”

Our Expert of the Week Jojakim Sames works in the renewable business, where he can help to make the world a little – or big – bit better. “I love PV Solar Systems and storage possibilities. I founded also Engineers without borders Germany more than 14 Years ago in this approach.  I am working now for 13 … Continued

Björn Silfverberg – enhancing sustainable development of urban and regional landuse

Björn Silfverberg’s passion is to enhance sustainable development of urban and regional landuse and work for preservation and diversity of nature. He also wants to enrich urban life and encourage initiatives for the adaption of new solutions in transport. Björn studied at the faculty of civil engineering at the Helsinki University of Technology “My studies brought … Continued

Companies changing their habits to save the planet – requesting Airbnb to add a category for sustainable homes

In October, thousands of people gathered in Helsinki to demand swift action on climate change. More ambitious targets, clear decisions and concrete actions were requested, and to certain extend also promised by the political leaders, particularly by Minister of the Interior Kai Mykkänen and acting Greens chair Maria Ohisalo. Very good! During the demonstration, I started to think who are the ones, who … Continued

Eva Berdisová – “Whatever single person does, it is usually done in a cooperation with others”

Solved’s Expert of the Week Eva Berdisová is a sustainability and project management professional. Eva says that solving challenges is a part of her attitude. “I was raised by the words ‘you can accomplish anything you truly want and commit to’. Challenges also drive my inner curiosity. Whether I will be able to accomplish what I have … Continued

SOLVED, an online advisory service and collaboration platform, has raised €1,1 million – “Our responsibility is to fight climate change together”, says SOLVED’s CEO Santtu Hulkkonen

The green economy growth company SOLVED has raised approximately €1,1 million in its two investment rounds. SOLVED closed the second investment round at the end of September 2018 together with investors including Avanto Ventures, LC Ventures, Pöyry and business angels, among them David Kirp and Pia Erkinheimo. Over ten investors from three countries has invested in SOLVED. In addition, SOLVED was selected … Continued

Frank Kinces – building as many renewable energy power plants as possible

Our Expert of the Week Frank Kinces says that his passion is to develop and build as many renewable energy power plants as possible to stop the climate change and preserve environment and snow on mountains. He passionately advises on new solutions in the field of renewable energy that will secure the sustainable future. Frank holds an … Continued

David Hampson – “With Solved, I get to learn about the other aspects of the projects from mobility to urban design”

Solved’s Expert of the Week David Hampson is a renewable energy and project management specialist with a focus on renewable technologies and energy solutions for residential, commercial, community and utility scale projects. “I am an entrepreneurial spirit and big picture and creative out-of-the box thinker with the aim to making the world more sustainable. I am a … Continued

Xiaowen Xiong – producing high performance in supply chain management areas

Our Expert of the Week Xiaowen Xiong has studied and worked in Finland since 2006, with extensive experience in supply chain management and program management in ICT and electronics industries. Previously, she worked as an Associate Program Manager in Sanmina Corporation and as a Buyer and Supply Chain Coordinator in Nokia Networks. She holds a M.Sc. in … Continued

Solved valittiin Suomen parhaaksi digitaaliseksi ratkaisuksi – ja nimettiin World Summit Awardsiin

Solved on nimetty vuoden 2018 World Summit Awards -kilpailuun. Solved valittiin kansallisen kisan voittajaksi ympäristöön ja vihreään energiaan keskittyneessä sarjassa. Solvedia kuvailtiin parhaaksi ja innovatiivisimmaksi ratkaisuksi Suomessa. World Summit Awards -kilpailussa valitaan ja nostetaan esiin alueellisia digitaalisia innovaatioita, jotka vaikuttavat yhteiskuntaan. Kilpailua on kutsuttu myös globaaliksi digitaalisten startupien kilpailuksi. YK-taustainen WSA perustettiin vuonna 2003 YK:n tietoyhteiskuntakokouksen yhteydessä. … Continued

Krzysztof Tabiszewski – developing the hyperloop transportation system

Solved’s Expert of the Week Krzysztof Tabiszewski develops new, disruptive form of transportation that will be faster and more reliable. “Current modes of transportation are slow, not user-friendly and most of them have to be subsidized to operate. On the other hand, we have regions like V4 group that have great development potential but are in need … Continued