Juhana Peltomaa

Juhana is a driven entrepreneur and community builder, evidenced by his co-founding of Operators & Friends, a platform dedicated to accelerating early-career startup operators in Europe. He believes in breaking down barriers to opportunity and fostering connections within the startup ecosystem. operatorsandfriends+2

His career demonstrates a blend of venture capital, go-to-market strategy, and operational leadership across various organizations. This includes roles as a Scout for Andreessen Horowitz, GTM at Pigment, and significant positions at Slush, where he managed investor and external relations for large-scale events. clay+2

Juhana possesses a strong academic background in both computer science and economics, with degrees from the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, including participation in the CEMS International Management program. His Master's thesis focused on the effects of economic crises on venture capital funding in Europe. carrd+2

He also has hands-on entrepreneurial experience, having founded Nukkuaino Oy (SleepHeart), an e-commerce venture selling medical devices. This early experience in building a business from the ground up, serving over a thousand customers, highlights his practical business acumen. carrd+1