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, rich_text en When there is no proof, the story is the evidence — a new Founder Storytelling course at Aalto University /en/news/when-there-is-no-proof-the-story-is-the-evidence-a-new-founder-storytelling-course-at-aalto Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:28:31 +0000 Caitie Santo 1392712 at /en A new course at Aalto University teaches aspiring founders how to build, adapt and deliver the story behind their venture — before the traction, revenue and track record exist. Studies University Girl holding a white and blue card that says "Aalto Founder School" Take your first steps as a founder — in just six weeks /en/news/take-your-first-steps-as-a-founder-in-just-six-weeks Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:49:09 +0000 Caitie Santo 1392709 at /en A new Founder Principles course at Aalto University gives students the tools, mindset and hands-on experience to start building — with AI as a co-founder from day one. Studies University Technology, Business and Design From Management Consulting to Startup Thinking: Julia Seppä on Finding an Entrepreneurial Path /en/news/from-management-consulting-to-startup-thinking-julia-seppa-on-finding-an-entrepreneurial-path Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:23:23 +0000 Caitie Santo 1389425 at /en What happens when 15 years of experience lead you to ask, “What’s next?” Studies Smiling woman with straight brown hair in a grey patterned blazer, facing the camera on a white background Discover Aalto Founder School /en/news/discover-aalto-founder-school Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:26:54 +0000 Caitie Santo 1379323 at /en Aalto Founder School helps students develop the mindset and skills to create something new. Open to all Aalto students, it offers multiple ways to explore entrepreneurship through Founder Talks, the Founder Minor, and Founder Sprint. Studies Three speakers on stage at Aalto Founder Talks, facing a seated audience in a dimly lit hall. Experience Isn't the Finish Line: Payam Salarvand on Learning to Build Better /en/news/experience-isnt-the-finish-line-payam-salarvand-on-learning-to-build-better Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:47 +0000 Caitie Santo 1383278 at /en Can experienced entrepreneurs still benefit from going back to the classroom? Studies Smiling man in a blue suit and white shirt leaning against a dark wall Beyond Startups: Karla Still on Rethinking Entrepreneurship /en/news/beyond-startups-karla-still-on-rethinking-entrepreneurship Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:09:05 +0000 Caitie Santo 1382863 at /en Can entrepreneurship look different from the startup stories we hear most often? Studies Smiling young woman in tan coat by green fountain pool with stone sculptures in the background From Quantum to Entrepreneurship: Sreekrishna Praveen on Expanding His Perspective /en/news/from-quantum-to-entrepreneurship-sreekrishna-praveen-on-expanding-his-perspective Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:38:49 +0000 Caitie Santo 1381811 at /en How do you turn breakthrough technologies into real-world impact? Studies Smiling young man speaking into a microphone, holding blue papers, standing by brick wall indoors Prototyping and Validation Grant: Deployable /en/news/prototyping-and-validation-grant-deployable Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:13:09 +0000 Tai Tran 1379720 at /en Four Aalto master's students built a physical AI startup on a borrowed GPU, beat PhD teams at a hackathon, and received Aalto's prototyping and validation grant. Awards and Recognition University Four people celebrating a Deployable grant award, with large white text and Aalto Founder School logos. Founder Stories That Stay With You: Emma Seisto on Discovering Entrepreneurship /en/news/founder-stories-that-stay-with-you-emma-seisto-on-discovering-entrepreneurship Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:20:31 +0000 Caitie Santo 1380924 at /en The course that made Emma rethink her future. Studies Person with blond hair and black glasses beside a yellow panel showing a quote about entrepreneurship by Emma Seisto. Prototyping and Validation Grant: VeinOptima /en/news/prototyping-and-validation-grant-veinoptima Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:13:04 +0000 Tai Tran 1379728 at /en An Aalto design student is building a device to help nurses find veins faster, funded by Aalto's Prototyping and Validation Grant. Awards and Recognition Studies Person with blurred face in striped shirt standing by glass window and red brick wall From assumptions to evidence: Andy Du Ly on testing ideas before building /en/news/from-assumptions-to-evidence-andy-du-ly-on-testing-ideas-before-building Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:21 +0000 Caitie Santo 1379314 at /en What happens when a founder puts assumptions to the test? Studies Andy Du Ly Keys to growth: Launching new enterprises to lift all of Finland /en/news/keys-to-growth-launching-new-enterprises-to-lift-all-of-finland Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1330454 at /en This article series tells the story of Aalto’s work as a builder of a better society. Aalto Founder School equips students with the skills needed to set up and lead a successful growth companies University Henkilö säätämässä laitteita kaikumattomassa huoneessa, jossa on äänieristekiilat seinillä.