Riikka Olli

I bring 15+ years of commercial growth leadership — from scaling PayPal across Northern and Eastern Europe to founding and operating impact-driven ventures in circular economy, fintech, and women%27s wealth.
What makes me effective as an advisor or board member is the combination of large-organisation rigour and founder-level pragmatism. I%27ve built growth from the ground up in complex, multi-market environments, and I%27ve also sat with the messy reality of early-stage execution. I know where strategy breaks down in practice and how to navigate uncertainty and pivot without losing momentum.
Companies that benefit most from working with me are typically at an inflection point: ready to grow commercially but needing sharper go-to-market thinking, entering new markets (especially Nordic, UK, or European), or navigating the transition from founder-led sales to a scalable commercial model. Im best fitted with startups and scaleups in fintech, sustainable commerce, impact tech, or marketplace platforms.