The Strategy Circle meets 3-5 times a year. The events are open for all Aalto alumni who are interested in sharing and gaining insights on strategy.
The next event is March 11th or 12th, 2025 at 5 pm in Dipoli on the topic
Patents, intellectual proprty and competitive advantage.
Speakers: Aija Leiponen, Professor of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University and executive-in-residence at Aalto University Christian Langen, chairman of the board at Oxford Photovoltaics, a serial entrepreneur and experienced executive.
Previous Alumni Strategy Circle After Work events have covered the following topics:
鈥淚 participated in the event because sustainability is directly linked to my own work and our company strategy. I joined because I wanted to get out of my silo and hear what others think, learn from their insights, and hear also best practices from market runners in coal-intensive market鈥, says Tiia Pirttimaa, Aalto alumna and Business Development Manager from Caverion. She participated in the after work event that shared insights on sustainability and strategy.
"The plan is to have an event about every three months, always involving both the academic and practitioner side and an opportunity for discussion, exchanging ideas and best practices, and networking鈥, explains Jens Schmidt, a strategy professor and the head of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. He co-initiated the strategy circle and facilitates the events.
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The Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle is an opportunity to meet and discuss with like-minded colleagues, share experiences with them, and hear from the leading experts and practitioners about best practices.
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The Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle events are hosted by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management in cooperation with Aalto Alumni Team.