Motivation & Inspiration

Anssi Rantanen is a keynote speaker and serial entrepreneur who studies what the most successful individuals, teams, and organisations do differently—and how those principles can be put into practice fast. He won the Nordic Business Forum Speaker Contest in 2019 and has since spoken in more than ten countries.

Arman Alizad is an impactful speaker and storyteller who takes audiences on a journey to the heart of humanity, courage, and community. Arman draws on his own experiences from around the world, extreme situations, and unique encounters that have shaped his thinking and values.

Emma Kimiläinen is a Finnish motorsport athlete and media personality with more than 30 years of experience in motorsport. In 2024 Emma made history by winning the world championship with Team Brady in the E1 series, the world's first all-electric powerboat championship. Emma is known as an energetic, articulate, and inspiring keynote speaker who shares her experiences and concrete tools for self-leadership and teamwork.

Frank Martela is Finland's leading expert in coaching leadership, intrinsic motivation, and well-being. Frank is an assistant professor at Aalto University and a philosopher, an internationally recognized speaker and thinker who was selected for the Thinkers50 list for 2025.

Johannes ”Hatsolo” Hattunen is a speaker, wellness industry entrepreneur, and head coach of Finland's national breakdance team whose energy leaves no one cold. His story is a journey of growth from the streets of Malminkartano to the world's most competitive dance arenas and finally to becoming one of Finland's most sought-after speakers.

Paulus Arajuuri is a former professional footballer and captain of the Finnish national team, Huuhkajat, whose talks emphasize the power of collective play, psychological safety, and genuine teamwork. He brings to the stage experience from the world of sport on leadership, resilience, and the importance of emotional climate with a fresh, touching, and inspiring approach. Arajuuri's talks are energetic, sincere, and relatable.

Perttu Pölönen is a futurist, inventor, and non-fiction author known for his views on the future of work, technology, and education. At the age of 15 he developed the Music Bell and won Europe's largest youth science competition. Pölönen has studied at the Sibelius Academy and Singularity University at NASA's research center and founded a non-profit education company in Myanmar.

Riku Rantala is an articulate and charismatic speaker known for the global Madventures phenomenon and his socially impactful documentary series. He is an influencer who combines journalistic sharpness, human presence, and visual storytelling in a way that provokes thought and leaves a mark. Rantala's talks are grounded in his firsthand experiences from hundreds of countries and cultures.

Ulrika Björkstam is Finland's first CReC-certified resilience coach, a luminous non-fiction author, and an award-winning speaker whose core expertise is strengthening human adaptability. In her talks Ulrika Björkstam combines a strong academic background, practical coaching experience, and a powerful personal growth story.