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Mikael Seppälä
Project Manager, Innovation Management & Ecosystems at Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Mikael Seppälä is a project manager specializing in Innovation Management and Ecosystems at Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland.12 He is an expert in systemic innovation management and ecosystems orchestration, with a diverse educational background that includes:
- M. Soc. Sci. (Master of Social Sciences)
- M. Sci. in Economics
- MA in Adult Education
- MBA in Service Innovation and Design1
Professional Role
At Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Seppälä:
- Works as the project manager of the KauKo project1
- Focuses on leveraging innovation ecosystems for wellbeing in sustainable cities1
- Collaborates with government, regions, cities, and companies2
- Engages in international benchmarking and networking with partners1
Expertise and Interests
Seppälä's areas of expertise include:
- Innovation management
- Ecosystem orchestration
- Systemic innovation
- Sustainability practices
- Urban development
He is particularly interested in exploring how projects can create shared intent and understanding within ecosystems, as well as identifying new funding sources and novel projects.1
Professional Activities
Seppälä actively participates in international events and initiatives related to sustainable urban development and innovation ecosystems. For example, he attended the European Urban Initiative (EUI) Capacity Building Event on "Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities" in Tampere, Finland, in May 2024.1
Mikael Seppälä's LinkedIn username is indeed mikaelseppala, as confirmed by multiple sources.234
