Kenneth Salonius is a prolific entrepreneur, innovator, and business development specialist. He is the co-founder and Head of Business Development at Vertical, which was the first organization in the Nordic region that aimed to systematically connect start-ups and large companies for cooperative purposes. Kenneth's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship has also led him to co-found Upgraded, the largest health and wellness ecosystem in the Nordics. Over the years, he has worked in various leadership positions, including being the former President of AIESEC in Finland and owning his small business. Kenneth's educational background is expansive, including a degree in Lieutenant from the Finnish Defense Forces and B.Sc. (Econ.), Operations Management, Marketing, and Finance from Brock University. He also holds an M.Sc. (Econ) in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Corporate Entrepreneurship from Hanken School of Economics. Kenneth is an active patent holder in the healthcare space and actively involved in shaping the digitalization of healthcare. He is a team player with a high sense of integrity, focused on results-driven innovation, and possesses a healthy work-life balance by exploring various sports activities in his free time.