Jaakko Salminen

I%27ve been involved in over 30 companies as board member, chairman and advisor. Most successful of those have now grown to 7-11M€ annual revenues. Prior to these roles, I was a partner and CEO/VP in two software companies, growing them to 1,6-4M annual revenues. In these roles, I%27ve managed international business and partner networks at several IT and software companies. Also, during the last 6+ years, I%27ve acted as a financial advisor to several growth companies. I%27ve advised and organised their funding from various sources, ranging from angels, VC, family offices to debt providers and public sector support and grants.

In my current role as an angel investor, I also coach several companies in their business strategy, sales and marketing both domestic and global, and financing.

I%27ve been certified as an Approved Board Member (HHJ) by the Chamber of Commerce.