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 “Finnish techies” 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
Sari Stenfors
ENTREPRENEUR
Sari is a futurist and strategist who, even as a girl of 12 in Finland, knew, “I wanted to create positive futures for mankind.”
Jani Tuomi
CEO, IMAWARE
Motivated by a family health issue to launch the innovative imaware, which connects individuals with “laboratory testing for wellness monitoring, informational, and educational use.”
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.
Mårten Mickos
CEO, HACKERONE
“Our hackers have that evil genius, but they use it for a good purpose,” says Mårten Mickos, CEO of HackerOne, the world’s leading vendor of hacker-powered security.
Dr. Hanna Mikkola
PROFESSOR
“I would like to cure leukemia.” 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.
Kevin Jussila
VINTNER
“Passion gets you everywhere,” says Kevin Jussila, who turned a hobby into the award-winning kukkula winery.
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—call her Tonxu—was 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.