Aape Pohjavirta

Aape Pohjavirta is the Founder of Funzi, a platform that provides mobile users worldwide access to engaging and practical learning opportunities to enhance skills for a better future.

Aape is a renowned leader in the global industry, advocating for how science, technology, and innovation can contribute to the UN's Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Aside from his role at Funzi, Aape is a dedicated entrepreneurship coach and a frequent lecturer at various universities, incubation programs, and institutions.

With a career spanning back to 1988, Aape has extensive experience in the digital and mobile industry, having held management roles in companies like Exomi Ltd., C&M Capital, Sofi Securities, Vineyard Ltd., Brossco Systems, and People Group.

Aape is recognized as an Apple Achiever, an international patent inventor, a published author, and a captivating public speaker, embodying the motto 'LiG - Life is Great!'

His educational background includes studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Finnish universities focusing on Communications, Information Technology, as well as various international courses since 1987.

Aape has been involved in a multitude of organizations, serving in roles such as Founder of Funzi, Member of Private Sector Advisory Group at Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board at Gotland GPe Circuit, and Chief Evangelist at Funzi, among others.