Niko Nykänen

I’m Niko Nykänen, a seasoned SaaS operator and board-certified governance professional with a proven track record in scaling international B2B software businesses. As COO of Howspace, I led an 8x growth journey, closed a successful Series A round, and drove a 75% reduction in burn through strategic cost restructuring. I combine strong financial acumen, legal and privacy expertise (CIPP/E), and hands-on operational leadership with deep experience in investor relations, international expansion, and corporate governance.

Companies that benefit most from my expertise are growth-stage or post-Series A SaaS businesses navigating scale-up challenges—especially those in need of structure, financial discipline, and go-to-market alignment. I bring particular value where there’s a need for cross-functional coordination, MRR/ARR growth, and preparing for funding or M&A readiness.

I serve best as an advisor or board member when I can challenge assumptions, support the leadership team, and help ensure the company is not only moving fast, but moving in the right direction.