FiBAN Board 2026

Technology entrepreneur, startup realist, board professional and long-haul endurance athlete who believes that motion builds clarity. Co-founder of Framery, Surveypal and a handful of other companies that grew from ideas into international teams. Early-stage investor in 30+ startups – especially in Something-as-a-Service, smart workspaces and impact-driven solutions that make people better, not just processes. Drawn to ventures where tech meets design – from smart furniture to human-centered interfaces. Curious about form as much as function. Active Chairperson and board member across sectors. I bring a mix of strategic sharpness, operational scars and founder empathy to every team I work with. My approach? Trust first, clarity second – and never forget the human. In the FiBAN board to help build a Finland where founders thrive, investors learn and good companies get better – one honest story at a time, at home and out in the world

Irene Viinikkala is an entrepreneur, board professional, and angel investor with over 15 years of experience in strategy, business development, and change leadership. She brings an owner-driven, execution-focused perspective to growth companies, grounded in hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Working closely with founders, boards, and investors across different growth stages, Irene believes that sustainable value creation requires more than capital. Active ownership, strong governance, and trusted networks are essential to turning ambition into durable businesses. In FiBAN’s board work, she focuses on strengthening collaboration within the investor community and advancing long-term impact through shared learning and practical decision-making that supports a resilient Finnish business ecosystem.

Pekka Ylitalo, a FiBAN member since 2020, is a medical doctor, private healthcare entrepreneur, and investor, active through his syndicate, Founders’ Edge. With a diverse 16-company portfolio spanning tech and healthcare, he leverages his medical industry insights and extensive network to support regional growth and early-stage startups. Ylitalo’s syndicate is known for active collaboration with top co-investors across the Nordics, bringing added value to FiBAN’s board and the Finnish angel investment landscape.

Perttu Ilmarinen, a FiBAN member since 2022 and Board Member, is the CEO and co-owner of his family office. Holding an MA in Aesthetics and the HHJ board qualification, he brings a commercially minded, humanistic approach to board work, with broad experience in leadership and member roles across organizations. He serves as Chair of FiBAN’s #CreativeAngels working group, supporting the growth of creative and interdisciplinary ventures. With a background in education and over a decade of experience coaching elite endurance athletes to national championship level, he contributes people-centered decision-making and fresh perspectives that strengthen FiBAN’s community and long-term impact.