Josefiina Kotilainen

Josefiina Kotilainen is a highly motivated professional with expertise in board work, public speaking, sustainability, finance, operations, hiring, diversity & inclusion, and venture capital.

With a background in Accounting and Management, Josefiina has a strong educational foundation, including a Master's degree from Aalto University and specialization in climate expertise from the University of Helsinki.

She has held various leadership roles, such as CEO at Startup Foundation, CFO at Maki.vc, and Chief Financial Officer at Slush, where she also served as Head of Finance and Information.

Josefiina's board memberships include organizations like Suomalainen Lääkäriseura ja Kustannus Oy Duodecim, Tapiolan Lämpö Oy, Ekonomiyhdistys FLEX - Ekonomföreningen FLEX, Dash, and Suomen Ekonomit, showcasing her diverse experience and commitment to different sectors.

Her career highlights a passion for innovation, building new ventures, and driving positive change through strategic decision-making and team collaboration.

She embraces challenges, thrives under pressure, and pursues opportunities to create meaningful impact with a forward-thinking and action-oriented mindset.