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, rich_text en Degree and language skills helped Mariana Salgado into Finnish working life /en/news/degree-and-language-skills-helped-mariana-salgado-into-finnish-working-life Thu, 22 May 2025 07:55:09 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1315826 at /en The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer Aalto stories Collaboration Design University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity service design Cooperation Hymyilevä silmälasipäinen nainen pitkät hiukset auki seisoo portaikossa ja katsoo ylöspäin kameraan Growth entrepreneur Teemu Myllymäki: I wanted to see where the rabbit hole leads /en/news/growth-entrepreneur-teemu-myllymaki-i-wanted-to-see-where-the-rabbit-hole-leads Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:10:10 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1306146 at /en An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymäki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services. Aalto stories Collaboration Entrepreneurship University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Kasvuyrittäjä Teemu Myllymäki Alum Otso Sillanaukee: "Master's studies prepared me well for working life" /en/news/alum-otso-sillanaukee-masters-studies-prepared-me-well-for-working-life Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:43:56 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1307022 at /en Otso Sillanaukee, an alum from the Master’s programme in Creative Sustainability, wants to make a difference in the world for a more sustainable and happier future. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CS blog aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Otso Sillanaukee Alumni encounters from Duluth to Jakarta /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-duluth-to-jakarta-0 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:44 +0000 Annika Linna 1299941 at /en Since the last summer we have met with our alumni in more than 15 cities around the world. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumni in Bangalore event Alum Niklas Huotari: Five tips to start your career /en/news/alum-niklas-huotari-five-tips-to-start-your-career Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:01:49 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1298948 at /en Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community. Careers Collaboration Entrepreneurship All Master's Programmes Alumni stories Career alumni employment Cooperation Studies University Alum Niklas Huotari stands with his arms crossed, wearing a black sweater, next to a leafy plant against a white wall. Alumni encounters from Seattle to Bangalore /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-seattle-to-bangalore Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:52:52 +0000 Annika Linna 1089236 at /en Over the past year, we have met with our alumni in more than 10 cities around the world. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumneja Seattlessa 2024 Alum Anton Jantunen: 'In my role, analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts, and the ability to see connections are especially useful.' /en/news/alum-anton-jantunen-in-my-role-analytical-skills-a-comprehensive-understanding-of-complex-concepts Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:57:51 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1058551 at /en Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Cooperation Department of Accounting and Business Law Department of Finance School of Business alumni alumni activity career stories careers Cooperation Studies Anton Jantunen Aberdare vuorilla Keniassa. Alum Ohto Pentikäinen ‘Anyone can come up with problems, but those who can solve them creatively are hot currency in building better business’ /en/news/alum-ohto-pentikainen-anyone-can-come-up-with-problems-but-those-who-can-solve-them-creatively-are Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:26:46 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1028636 at /en Our alum Ohto Pentikäinen has been entrepreneurial since childhood. From establishing a snack kiosk in middle school to officially founding his first company in high school and juggling multiple projects and businesses alongside studies, Ohto emphasizes that entrepreneurship has primarily been a tool for him to solve problems. Collaboration Entrepreneurship Studies Alumni stories Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity career stories entrepreneurship sustainable entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Ohto Pentikäinen Inspiring encounters in the US with alumni and friends highlighting radical creativity /en/news/inspiring-encounters-in-the-us-with-alumni-and-friends-highlighting-radical-creativity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:45:15 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1006241 at /en Inspiring encounters in the US: alumni and friends are important in fostering collaboration and radical creativity Innovations Sustainability Collaboration Radical creatives movie alumni radical creativity Cooperation Cooperation A crowd of people gathering to the theatre lobby after seeing the Radical Creatives documentary Alum Maija Keskinen: I enjoy learning new things and trying out different roles /en/news/alum-maija-keskinen-i-enjoy-learning-new-things-and-trying-out-different-roles Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:44:44 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1006176 at /en Our alum, Maija Keskinen, knew from the start that she wanted to study economics. "Meaningful work to me means being able to serve society and do my part to ensure that decisions made in public administration are based on the highest quality information possible," Keskinen explains. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories School of Business Department of Economics aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Kuva Maija Keskisestä Alum Saara Niskanen: 'Apply for internships or summer jobs with an open mind' /en/news/alum-saara-niskanen-apply-for-internships-or-summer-jobs-with-an-open-mind Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:49:41 +0000 Annemari Rautio 998326 at /en International Business alum Saara Niskanen works as a journalist for Talouselämä magazine and enjoys the possibility to talk about things that have an impact on people's lives. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Career alumni activity career stories Cooperation Saara Niskanen, photo from Saara's own collection The 5th Aalto International Talent Program launched - ‘A warm welcome to Finland‘ /en/news/the-5th-aalto-international-talent-program-launched-a-warm-welcome-to-finland Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:42:40 +0000 Kaisa Paasivirta 990651 at /en This year, more than 180 students and 16 companies are participating in the group mentoring programme for international students and companies. Careers Collaboration alumni business cooperation Cooperation Students standing in line with their hands up at the Nokia headquarter lobby Alum Jenni Kynnös: 'Meaningful work to me means the freedom to pursue my own vision and constant change' /en/news/alum-jenni-kynnos-meaningful-work-to-me-means-the-freedom-to-pursue-my-own-vision-and-constant Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:04:41 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 987931 at /en Marketing alum Jenni Kynnös worked at her parents chocolate shop and in marketing agencies before accidentally becoming an entrepreneur. Studies Collaboration Entrepreneurship Alumni stories Department of Marketing Entrepreneurial mindset alumni alumni activity marketing careers career stories entrepreneurship Cooperation Studies Jenni Kynnös The class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary since starting their studies at the School of Business /en/news/the-class-of-1983-gathered-to-celebrate-their-40th-anniversary-since-starting-their-studies-at-the Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:08:38 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 972721 at /en The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th anniversary since starting their studies. The celebration began in Otaniemi at the new School of Business facilities with some welcoming toasts, and the evening continued nostalgically on Runeberginkatu at Restaurant Töölö. Collaboration University alumni alumni activity class reunions Cooperation The class of 1983 President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: Together we are a force for change /en/news/president-ilkka-niemela-to-alumni-together-we-are-a-force-for-change Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:01:12 +0000 Annika Linna 968556 at /en The 2023 Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together over 700 alumni. Aalto stories Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni business cooperation Cooperation Ihmisiä Aalto Alumni Weekend 2023 -tapahtumassa Food out of thin air and green electricity – School of Chemical Engineering Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen /en/news/food-out-of-thin-air-and-green-electricity-school-of-chemical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-juha Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:42:31 +0000 Virpi Raski 966916 at /en Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen draws on everything he has learned at Otaniemi when he does his work. Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Chemical Engineering alumni alumni activity process industry start-ups Awards and Recognition Cooperation Juha-Pekka Pitkänen Alumna Emilia Perttu: 'I had the courage to follow my dreams and put in the effort for what interested me' /en/news/alumna-emilia-perttu-i-had-the-courage-to-follow-my-dreams-and-put-in-the-effort-for-what-interested Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:15:04 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 964211 at /en Our alumna, Emilia Perttu has always known she wanted to work in the field of technology and innovation. Through her studies she started to search for a career path that suited her. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today she works as a lead UI/UX designer at the hybrid agency Nitro. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Kuva Emilia Pertusta Alumna Riikka Davidkin: Impact is at the heart of my work – We do nothing if it cannot have a positive impact in society in the first place /en/news/alumna-riikka-davidkin-impact-is-at-the-heart-of-my-work-we-do-nothing-if-it-cannot-have-a-positive Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:03:57 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 962586 at /en Our alumna Riikka Davidkin dreamed of an international career already as a child. Now, as head of a team investing in impact funds at Social Finance in New York, she feels that her work has great significance. In her mind, it is the financial sector that is best positioned to have an impact on solving the big problems of our time. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Shcool of Business alumna Riikka Davidkin Alumna Mira Hänninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society /en/news/alumna-mira-hanninen-it-is-inspiring-to-see-that-my-own-work-can-have-a-positive-impact-on-society Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:06:35 +0000 Fiona Jokivuolle 914511 at /en Our alumna Mira Hänninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a master’s degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making." Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Business law aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories careers studies Cooperation Studies Mira Hänninen 'The best thing was the relaxed atmosphere and versatile alumni' – students and alumni met at the Meet Your Community event /en/news/the-best-thing-was-the-relaxed-atmosphere-and-versatile-alumni-students-and-alumni-met-at-the-meet Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:28:20 +0000 Fiona Jokivuolle 898461 at /en School of Business alumni from different majors talked about their career experiences and gave advice on choosing a major subject and finding employment in an event aimed at the first-year business students. Careers Collaboration Studies BIZ, Bachelor’s Programmes School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories careers events student events studies Cooperation Studies Kandidaattikeskus, Otakaari 1