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
Vesa Lehtinen
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Angel investor, serial entrepreneur, government professional, professional business developer.
More than 30 private investments in over 20 companies and 11 exits. M.SC, Business Economics and Commercial Law. CBM (certified board member). Member of FIBAN, EBAN, Sophia Business Angels (SBA) and Flying Finn Angels (FFA).
Jari Puranen
Member of the Board, HHJ PJ
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.
Timo Lindstedt
Member of the Board of Directors
Sijoittaja, yksityispankkiiri ja yrittäjä, jolla on yli 20 vuoden kokemus finanssialalta.