21 January 16:30-18:30 EETEpicenter Helsinki

Epicenter Afterworks are anything but ordinary. Member Spotlight is a vibrant celebration of innovation and connection where our members take the stage, not just to share stories, but to showcase the innovative spirit of their companies. It's a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of our community's businesses, understanding their journeys, breakthroughs, and future ambitions.

This is more than a gathering; it's a melting pot of ideas and inspirations. Connect with a diverse network of professionals and creatives. Enjoy an atmosphere overflowing with great conversations, and of course drinks and snacks.

Epicenter Helsinki – where connections are made, and stories come to life.

This event is free and open to everyone.

    Members on Stage

    Caritta Seppa
    Investment Manager, Spintop Ventures


    Caritta Seppa is Investment Manager at Spintop Ventures, an early stage VC fund investing into software driven companies across the Nordics. She is also a co-founder at Tespack, a company specialised in providing access to green energy and Internet in off-grid regions. Caritta has been awarded as Forbes 30 Under 30 and as one of the Top Finalist Winners of Nordic Women in Tech while she is also an invited speaker to leading tech events such as Forbes Summit, Arctic15 and ChangeNOW, having been featured by Financial Times, Huffington Post and Tech.eu. Caritta is a TedX speaker and passionate about energy, education and in creating positive social impact.

    Katie Girow
    Deputy Director, Amcham Finland

    Katie Girow joined the Amcham Finland team in 2015. She has spent the past decade proactively promoting international business and foreign direct investment to Finland, as well as providing opportunities and networks for Finnish companies heading to the U.S. market.

    As Deputy Director, Katie focuses on building a diverse and influential community, managing networks such as the Strategy Director Network, Women's Network, and Executive Assistant Network. She is also responsible for partnerships with leading organizations like Harvard Business Review Press, bringing leading authors to Finland.

    Prior to her role at Amcham, Katie lived and worked in the UK in marketing and research roles. Katie is a British national from sunny Devon, and now lives in Helsinki.

    Oscar Cavonius
    Country Manager, Uno Finans

    Oscar is a tech oriented professional from Espoo with an entrepreneurial mindset, enthusiastic about business development and management.

    When not working, you might find me behind the rudder at sea or behind the drums at some random venue in Finland.

    Vincent Joly
    Country Director, Finland & Estonia, Coordinator for the Nordic Countries, Industry & Cleantech, Business France

    Vincent Joly is the Country Director for Finland and Estonia at Business France, the French national agency for the internationalization of the French economy, a role he has held since September 2021.  Vincent holds master’s degrees from the Paris School of Business and the University of Jyväskylä. Originally arriving in Finland for an Erasmus exchange in 2002. Prior to joining Business France, he worked with the French Embassy’s economic department and the National Committee of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CNCCEF). Business France’s Nordic branch operates from offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, covering Iceland and Estonia, and collaborates with the French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce within Team France Export. Vincent works as part of a six-person team in Finland.

    More Members Announced Soon

    Moderator / Joey Bayer
    Head of International Community, Epicenter Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki

    Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.

    From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving and setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.

    Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.

    Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.

    Welcome to Epicenter Helsinki

    This is the place where people come together to share society's changing thoughts. To co-create and make ideas leave the desk and become reality. A meeting arena where companies can collaborate, grow, and build new solutions - together. Do you share our way of thinking? Rent a desk or a flexible office, host a knowledge driven event, book a conference, join an innovation program, or just stop by.

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    Epicenter Helsinki

    Epicenter is the place where people come together to share society's changing thoughts. To co-create and make ideas leave the desk and become reality. A meeting arena where companies can collaborate, grow and build new solutions.