Jaakko Hartikainen

Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Agileday | Operating platform | SaaS

Jaakko Hartikainen is a passionate business leader and entrepreneur who co-founded Agileday, a SaaS technology company that provides an operating platform for professional services organizations.1 3

Career Background

Jaakko's entrepreneurial journey began at the young age of 21 when he founded his first company in 2002, focusing on e-commerce software development.1 This early venture laid the foundation for his future endeavors and eventually led to the creation of Agileday.

After his initial company was acquired by Smilehouse (later acquired by Tieto), Jaakko gained valuable experience in a corporate environment. During his time at Tieto, he led an in-house venture where he met his future Agileday co-founder, Mikko Virtanen.1

Founding Agileday

In 2022, Jaakko co-founded Agileday alongside Mikko Virtanen, Jaakko Hallavo, and Hannu Kärkkäinen.1 2 The company's mission is to create an operating platform that connects all people in professional services organizations, driving peak business performance and employee engagement.1

Leadership Style and Expertise

Jaakko is known for his analytical mind and business acumen, which complements his co-founder Mikko Virtanen's inspirational leadership style.1 He brings a result-oriented mindset and a competitive edge to the company, drawing from his background in competitive sports.1

As Co-CEO, Jaakko is responsible for sales and business development at Agileday.2 His experience in the IT industry and track record of driving high performance make him well-suited for this role.4

International Focus

Under Jaakko's leadership, Agileday has been operating internationally since its inception, with a focus on supporting global teams.5 The company has grown rapidly, serving over 30 organizations in Europe and forming strategic partnerships with digital service companies.1

Jaakko Hartikainen continues to lead Agileday's growth and innovation in the professional services sector, leveraging his extensive experience and passion for creating efficient, people-centric work environments.3 6