Blog
A collection of thoughts, stories, and findings on all things entrepreneurial, from the minds of the AVP team.
Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen never wanted to be an entrepreneur. And yet, he is now an AVP alumni and the founder, CEO and CTO of NPHarvest, a spin-off from Aalto University that collects and recycles nutrients from wastewater. We chatted with Juho to learn more about his unexpected journey and where he thinks it’ll take him next.
07 Jun 2024
By aligning startup activities with Sustainable Development Goal targets, startups not only contribute to global priorities but also unlock innovative business opportunities and untapped markets, offering them a competitive edge, writes Lauri Järvilehto.
25 Apr 2024
As our students basked in the rays of the Californian sun during the Aurora California trip, a question lingered: what makes Silicon Valley so unique? Let's jump into what they learned about the Valley's uniqueness, examining both its strengths and weaknesses.
29 Feb 2024
AVP visited Lagos, the economic powerhouse of Nigeria and arguably the entire African continent, renowned for its vibrant startup scene, frequently referred to as the Silicon Savannah of Africa. During our visit, we had the chance to engage with innovative startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs.
10 Aug 2023
A while ago, we had the pleasure of having Mårten Mickos — an Aalto alumni, entrepreneur and current CEO of HackerOne — visit us for a talk. He shared his journey from Otaniemi to Silicon Valley, full of useful tips for the aspiring entrepreneur. We gathered eight of what we think are the most important lessons from his talk
14 Jun 2023
Rosa-Maria Alaraasakka and Tuomas Hätälä are the founders of Opack, a startup that aims to revolutionize the reusable food packaging industry. The company is based on an idea born on Startup Experience and it almost died during Covid, but was born again thanks to an unexpected savior — the EU.
06 Apr 2023