Specialities:
Team building, Concept development, AI technologies, XR technologies, Computer Graphics, Branding, Marketing and advertising, Film Production, Agile, Art and Illustration, Startups, Sailing and Sea, and Sports
Santtu Parikka
Advisor
Santtu Parikka is a seasoned entrepreneur and creative technologist with over three decades of experience in innovation, technology and creative content development. He has a proven track record of founding and leading successful companies, securing funding and driving growth in the technology and creative industries.
Santtu’s key areas of expertise include:
-Strategic Innovation: Conceptualising and developing groundbreaking digital and visual solutions, particularly in AR/VR and computer graphics.
-Entrepreneurship: Founding and scaling multiple companies, including Hybrid Graphics (acquired by Nvidia), Fake Graphics, Glue Collaboration, Agent Pekka, Microtask and LOTS.
-Leadership and Management: Building and leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and driving successful business outcomes.
-Fundraising and Investment: Securing funding rounds, navigating acquisitions and advising on investment initiatives.
-Mentorship and Advisory: Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs through organisations such as Aalto Startup Center, Nordic XR Ventures, Kiuas Accelerator and Nordic Tech Advocates.
Santtu is a lifelong learner, passionate about exploring new technologies and pushing the boundaries of creative innovation. He is currently researching and developing AI solutions for scaling creative work.
Outside of work, he is an avid offshore racing sailor and ice hockey goalie, reflecting his competitive spirit and leadership skills.