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How Startups Can Solve Sustainable Development Goals
Already prior to the present predicament with the coronavirus, the world has been facing severe challenges regarding the well-being of the planet, the ecosystem, and humanity. Many of these challenges have been codified by the United Nations into the Sustainable...
Student story from Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2020
In January 2020, AVP gathered four students from Aalto University and sent them to participate in the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship (BMoE) Bootcamp in Berkeley, California. This was an intensive 4-and-a-half-day workshop consisting of not only...
Update on AVP summer school 2020
AVP summer school 2020 planning continues At the moment, based on both Aalto University and Public Health Guidelines, we are estimating that the Creating Multidimensional Experiences course can run as planned. AVP staff is working hard on creating an amazing...
Help develop Matching Engine – a tool that helps in finding a motivating study field
Aalto Ventures Program has been helping Aalto University develop Matching Engine, a questionnaire that helps in choosing the right study program based on an individual's interests and values. This way we hope to help people find a field in which they'd be truly...
Avoid the cabin fever – 5 tips on how to socialize remotely
There’s a supposed old Chinese curse that says: “May you live in interesting times.” The times are indeed interesting, as many have had to thoroughly change their daily routines and accustom to spending a lot more time at home. At AVP, we’ve all worked remotely since...
Events canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
Dear Aalto Ventures Program community, Aalto Ventures Program is canceling all events until May 31st according to Aalto University’s instructions regarding the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Our events are publicly open, including external speakers and...
AVP is looking for an entrepreneurship teacher!
Aalto Ventures Program is looking for an entrepreneurship teacher to join the team! If customer-centric product design, value creation, and experimental attitude are your strengths, you might be who we are looking for. Read the complete job description on aalto.fi and...
Good Life Engine starts again in Fall 2020!
Good Life Engine is a unique nine-month routine and time management course that creates a framework for personal growth by providing dynamics and models for structuring time. In addition, the course addresses global trends of wellbeing, life design and...
CME alumnus Adam Lim: ‘I wish we’d had more time together!’
A student story from AVP summer course 2019 5 min read When I signed up for AVP’s “Creating Multidimensional Experiences” summer course, I was simply curious. The course title didn't sound like something that would benefit an engineer, but then again I’d like...
Meet new AVP team member My!
AVP has found its new Global Partnerships Coordinator, My Nguyen! My is currently a first-year Master's student at School of Business, majoring in Management and International Business and specializing in Strategy and Sustainability. Before coming to Otaniemi,...
Application period for AVP summer course is now open!
Apply for Creating Multidimensional Experiences 2020 now! During three weeks of magical Finnish summer, participants from around the world come together to create multidimensional experiences. In multidisciplinary teams, you will go from an idea to a validated...
Register now for Startup Experience spring 2020!
Welcome to the spring 2020 edition of Startup Experience! Register now to learn what you need for conquering the cliffs of the startup landscape. In Startup Experience, you’ll experience what it’s like to found and run a startup, without actually having to set...