Erkki Aaltonen
Executive Director, startAD

Erkki Aaltonen has more than 15 years of diversified rich experience in various investment and corporate development roles. He is a seasoned executive in venture financing and acceleration of innovative growth companies globally and has acted as a Board member and advisor for several innovative startups, both as a business angel and co-founder.

Prior to startAD, Erkki has held several key roles at Shenzhen Leaguer VC, KAUST Innovation Fund, VTT Ventures, Nokia and Nokia Ventures. He has proven experience in finalising complex deals involving new technologies and services, valued at more than 100 million Euros.

Erkki is an innovative out-of-the box thinker who tends to take on tough challenges. He believes in the ability of technological innovation to change the world for the better and loves being a part of that. His mission is to help entrepreneurs create great companies - the kind of enterprises that can transform a whole industry.