FFN Online Schedule
General outline of new programs, subject to change
TUESDAYS:
Webinars
WEDNESDAYS:
In Conversation and My American Dream
SATURDAYS:
Concerts and entertainment programs
My american dream
Follow this monthly program conceived and hosted by FFN Trustee Michel Wendell, who interviews Finnish and Finnish-American entrepreneurs who share their stories as they follow their dreams and paths to success in the United States.
Meet Host Michel Wendell
Michel Wendell is passionate about helping Finnish companies to grow and internationalize.
He was among the first 鈥淔innish techies鈥� in Silicon Valley, and served as Honorary Consul of Finland for Northern California for 10 years, before relocating to Austin, Texas. Michel is a trustee of Finlandia Foundation.
MY AMERICAN DREAM GUESTS
Kevin Jussila
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Sari Stenfors
ENTREPRENEUR
Sari is a futurist and strategist who, even as a girl of 12 in Finland, knew, 鈥淚 wanted to create positive futures for mankind.鈥�
Jani Tuomi
CEO, IMAWARE
Motivated by a family health issue to launch the innovative imaware, which connects individuals with 鈥渓aboratory testing for wellness monitoring, informational, and educational use.鈥�
Kirsti Chou
INVESTOR
A native of Finland. The San Francisco resident shares her experience, from her start at Nokia to her current work as an angel investor focusing on tech companies with a positive impact on climate and the environment.
M氓rten Mickos
CEO, HACKERONE
鈥淥ur hackers have that evil genius, but they use it for a good purpose,鈥� says M氓rten Mickos, CEO of HackerOne, the world鈥檚 leading vendor of hacker-powered security.
Dr. Hanna Mikkola
PROFESSOR
鈥淚 would like to cure leukemia.鈥� Meet Dr. Hanna Mikkola, who is dedicated to teaching and broad stem cell research at UCLA.
Jonas W. Karlsson
SONGWRITER
Jonas, a Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum selling producer and songwriter from Finland, finds success in LA.
Eero Teerikorpi
ENTREPRENEUR
A son of a sea captain in Finland, Eero talks about his own voyage to the U.S. and his accomplishments as a serial entrepreneur in California. He shares insights and tips for anyone in their own business. (Spoiler Alert: It takes SISU and a lot more.)
Risto Miikkulainen
Professor
Risto Miikkulainen describes Artificial Intelligence in plain English, with a Finnish twist.
Tonxu
FOUNDER, NOODELIST
Thuong Tan鈥攃all her Tonxu鈥攚as born in Vietnam, grew up in Finland and now lives in California. Her first startup, Noodelist, makes plant-based, better-for-you instant noodles.
Ari Tulla
CEO, ELO HEALTH
Ari is a serial entrepreneur, dad, rock climber and CEO and co-founder of Elo Health, who solves problems that help people live better lives.