We can build many more unicorns together - Interview with Mikko Suonenlahti

In this interview, we had the chance to sit down with Mikko Suonenlahti - a business builder in his 5th decade of supporting early-stage tech founders. Mikko is the chairperson at various companies, having served on 100 boards in 10 countries and helped nurture two unicorns. He is also the Digital Security & Trust Group President and Mentor at the EIC Scaling Club.
In April, Mikko shared his invaluable knowledge and experience coaching participants at the Ignition Forum. He noted that companies are already doing better with each pitch, as the founders polish their presentations and work with mentors.
Decades in the startup trenches have strengthened Mikko’s conviction that rock-solid boards are the very foundation upon which companies should build their businesses. He's thrilled to see this topic front and center at the EIC Scaling Club, as well as the participants' enthusiasm for exploring the ten best practices for crafting deeptech boards.
Having one unicorn in the US and one in Europe, Mikko now wants to “give back to Europe,” focusing on supporting Europe’s deep tech ecosystem. Mikko is confident the EIC Scaling Club will nurture companies with investor-ready presentations and robust financial plans. These companies will be primed to impress VCs, corporations, and family offices, securing the funding they need to conquer the next round.