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24 people studied at University of Oulu and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reid HoffmanHonorary DoctorFounded LinkedIn +3Uğur KanerMastersFounded Reflow +1Marko KaasilaM.Sc.Founded Test of Things +1Janne SuhoneneMBAFounded Cooliblade +1Juho RiskuM.Sc.Founded ButterflyKaisa HietalaMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Greencode VenturesMikko PerttunenM.Sc.Founded Indoor AtlasKauko VäinämöM.Sc.Founded GinolisJanne HaverinenDoctor of TechnologyFounded Indoor AtlasMikko SavolaMScFounded MonidorJani KenttäläM.ScFounded BadrapKalle Blomberg von der GeestM.Sc.Founded SensmetMatti VerkasaloDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded IolivingAntti LiljaM.Sc.Founded CreoirJaakko MattilaMscFounded CreoirToni LeinonenMaster of ScienceFounded HaltianJuho KallioFounded IPRallyKristian TryggvasonMaster of Science (MSc)Founded BioLaminaPetr JahnApplied mechanicsFounded SprayvisionMika RautiainenM.Sc (eng.)Founded ValossaPasi VuorioFounded ModernpathHarri ValasmaMScFounded SnowerMilja SaksiM ScFounded HoivanetDaniele FrancesconExchange StudentFounded Serenis
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Oulu mafia?
- The University of Oulu mafia is the network of 24 people who studied at University of Oulu and went on to found or lead other companies, including LinkedIn, Reflow, Test of Things, Cooliblade, Butterfly.
- Who is in the University of Oulu mafia?
- Notable members include Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Uğur Kaner (Reflow), Marko Kaasila (Test of Things), Janne Suhonen (Cooliblade), Juho Risku (Butterfly), Kaisa Hietala (Greencode Ventures), Mikko Perttunen (Indoor Atlas), Kauko Väinämö (Ginolis), among 24 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Oulu alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Oulu alumni include LinkedIn, Reflow, Test of Things, Cooliblade, Butterfly, Greencode Ventures, Indoor Atlas, Ginolis, Monidor, Badrap.