Startup Lions team
Our team is made up of top experts in their field. Years of know-how and expertise are at your disposal. We'll be in touch.
Petra Erätuli
Managing Director
Growth entrepreneur, CEO, founder.
Long experience as a CEO. Several board positions in growth companies. Passionate about helping young entrepreneurs, Sales & Marketing + HR. (Approved Board Member) HHJ Pro
Jari Puranen
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Angel Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Board Professional (Certified Member and Chairperson). Member of Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and the Regional Angel for Päijät-Häme.
Shareholder and Board Member / Chairperson in several startups. Key entrepreneurial background as the Owner-CEO of a software company.
Shareholder and Board Member / Chairperson in several startups. Key entrepreneurial background as the Owner-CEO of a software company.
Jaakko Salminen
Member of the Board of Directors
Angel investor, financial advisor and government professional.
Partner in two software companies that were sold in acquisitions. Jaakko has been responsible for international business and has lived in, among other places. in Germany and the United States.
Matti Pasanen
Member of the Board of Directors
Financial management consultant and trainer with extensive experience in corporate restructuring and board work.
Timo Lindstedt
Member of the Board of Directors
Investor, private banker, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector.