Emmi Kaipio

Emmi Kaipio is the Director of Emerald Sprints at Emerald, where she leads initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration between corporations and innovative startups. Her role focuses on accelerating the process of identifying suitable startups for corporate partners to address specific business development needs, particularly in the context of sustainability and net-zero goals.13

Professional Background

Emmi has a strong background in corporate venturing and open innovation, having previously held roles at Fortum and Wärtsilä. This experience equips her with valuable insights into the dynamics of corporate-startup collaborations.5 She is based in Zürich, Switzerland.5

Key Responsibilities

• Emerald Sprints: Emmi oversees the Emerald Sprints program, which organizes collaborative sessions for corporations to engage with startups. These sprints are designed to tackle common challenges in corporate innovation, such as engaging wider business units and finding relevant deal flows.13
• Tailored Solutions: Under her direction, Emerald also offers tailored sprints for individual corporations to address urgent innovation topics, resulting in concrete collaborations and investment opportunities.1

Emmi Kaipio is recognized for her contributions to the cleantech sector and actively participates in industry events, highlighting her commitment to advancing sustainable practices through innovation.24