Ronald Newman has a PhD in chemical engineering and chemical technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK, and a diploma in cosmetic science from the London College of Fashion. He spent 17 years in the chemical industry leading multi-functional teams for the identification and commercialization of new chemicals, followed by 18 … Continued
Juhani Anhava is graduated with M.Sc. in limnology and M.Sc. in water and environmental technology. He has been engaged in studies, engineering and project management related to water and air pollution control, waste management, energy technology, occupational health and safety as well as business development for more than 40 years. He has also been three … Continued
Richard Georg Engström has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. “I think long-term and have proven the experience of leading the way in uncultivated and unknown markets.” The last couple of years he has focused on sustainable business development in SMEs and impact investments. He has been an entrepreneur in technology and sustainable business for over … Continued
Pekka Huhtala is passionate about tackling the challenges of climate change. In addition, he has a decent understanding of how the Finnish society works from both business and political points of view. “I enjoy learning something new. Solving challenges most of the time involves learning and learning by doing. I get to apply my skills … Continued
Alexandr Iscenco is an environmental researcher, eco-innovator, consultant, trainer, and social entrepreneur with interest and passion in nature conservation and sustainable development. His background is in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. He also specializes on Sustainable Environmental Management, which he has studied at the University of California in Berkeley. Alexandr has extensive knowledge and skills … Continued
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of culture and the creative industries through international cooperation, professionalization programs and education, mobility and artistic residencies. We seek out and support talented individuals, offer educational, networking, and job opportunities, and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. In the forthcoming period, we will be … Continued
Systemic thinking and analysis of complex and intractable challenges has never been as important as it is today. Humanity faces some of its most important challenges, from climate change to the current pandemic, that result from years of misalignment between our social, economic, and political domains, and the consistent and persistent destabilisation of our physical … Continued
Iakov Dondych holds a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. He has an extensive 30 years’ experience in the field of water, wastewater, and environmental project implementation in Russia and NIS countries. From 1989 till 2006 Mr. Iakov Dondych worked for FCG Finnish Consulting Group Ltd (Formerly … Continued
“At Barani Design Technologies we manufacture innovative weather stations and meteorological sensors primarily for professional use where robustness and quality of measurement are essential”, says Jan Barani. Their signature products include the patented design of the helical radiation shield and elliptic anemometer. “We strive to make precise professional measurements affordable”, he concludes. Barani Design was … Continued
Florence Korhonen is founder and Chair at NFBAN – Nordic Female Business Angel Network. She is also the CEO of Miraflo Ventures, an investment and global business services company in Finland, where she facilitates investments, global growth solutions and advices on sourcing and networking within her extensive Angel Network. “I am a lead investor in … Continued