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JP Virtanen

Founder and Chairman of the Board, Avanto Ventures

JP has advised, invested and exited innovative growth companies. He has founded several companies such as Avanto Ventures in 2015, MOI Mobile in 2015 and digital consultancy and tech company Avaus 2005. JP has invested in more than 10 growth companies in smart city domain. He was CEO in Medianorth Group 2002-2005 and Talentum Digital Media 1999-2002.

Avanto Venture’s mission is to build sustainable businesses and fertile ecosystems with our proven process and agile methods. Avanto has offices in Finland, Netherlands and in India helping global and local organisations to find best global innovations and work with them. Avanto’s focus areas are smart city, sustainability and circular economy.

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Sustainability transition

The life, well-being and economy of Finns fully depend on nature. How can we change the way we operate so that we build a good life, successful business and sustainable public finances within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity?

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