International entrepreneur networking event 4.2.

This networking event will be held on Febryary 4th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Helsinki and is organised in collaboration with Espoon Yrittäjät and the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency.

PROGRAM

🎤 Welcome speeches:

Esa Kinnunen, CEO at Espoon Yrittäjät
Pilvi Hämäläinen, Country manager at EIS | Enterprise Estonia

✨ Speakers ✨

🎤 Katja Niini
is the CEO and a partner at Painotalo Niini, a family-owned print house.

The company, Niini & Co Oy, was founded in 1957 and expanded into the Estonian market over 25 years ago through a joint venture with the local Rauam family, forming Koopia Niini & Rauam OÜ. Both companies operate in the printing industry, sharing similarities while navigating distinct market dynamics.

Katja serves on the boards of both companies and plays an active role in developing their operations and identifying new target groups in both Finland and Estonia.

🎤 Fadumo Ali
is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Hoiwa.

Hoiwa is a staffing agency that reached nearly €10 million in revenue within its first three years. With a background in nursing and deep understanding of workforce challenges, she built Aurora, Hoiwa’s AI-powered, all-in-one workforce management platform used by public-sector and private companies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

🎤 Anita Jarrah is a media and marketing professional with strong and versatile expertise in the Finnish and Estonian markets.

Anita is a media and marketing professional with strong and versatile expertise in the Finnish and Estonian markets. Over the years, she has worked extensively in content production, brand development, and sales, helping companies strengthen their visibility and leverage solutions that support international growth and enhance digital presence.

She has also collaborated with the Finnish travel media outlet TopTravels, whose content is published in Helsingin Sanomat and Hufvudstadsbladet. Currently, Anita focuses on digital PR, market insights, and AI-driven solutions that help companies grow and expand internationally.

🎤 Merle Laidro, Edelstein OÜ

🤝 Networking, good company and delicious food

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and be inspired — register now and join the conversation!

👉 Register here

Registration ends on January 29. This event is free of charge.