Customer stories

The Accelerator meetings were open and positive. A’Pelago successfully united stakeholders from various fields, and Parainen is proud to be part of the program.

John Forsman

Business developer 2024, Pargas stad

I gained good friends, valuable contacts, potential partners, and a wealth of useful information on company development. They are skilled professionals with diverse expertise and kind-hearted people.

Matti Saarento

founder, Subdrone Services

Today I had the great pleasure to speak at A’Pelago’s conference Reclaiming the sea – rethinking business in Kasnäs. Here with the two founders Timo Ketonen & Patrik Anckar.

Carl Haglund

CEO , Veritas Pension Insurance

Now that the Accelerator Program is over, we miss looking forward to the monthly workshops.

Martta Ääri

Chief Commercial Officer, Aila

We received great coaching on investor pitches and excellent support for marketing and sales challenges. The coach’s input was invaluable – I wish we had daily access to him.

Poul Lindqvist

Managing Partner, Environmental Impacts Academy

The Accelerator Program offered great info, contacts, and business idea sparring. The program had a proactive, forward-thinking, and unique atmosphere.

Altti Kettinen

Founder & CEO, Nexamass

I celebrated my 60th birthday on A’Pelago Yacht with my family. Timo and Anette made it unforgettable. Perfect for family or business events!

Kenneth Dalkvist

Business Advisor, VASEK

I enjoyed two days at A’Pelago Initiative – Business Camp at Korpoström. It was inspiring to visit the kids’ lab and meet the hero of our ecosystem, Fucus Vesiculosus. Thank you for this wonderful event!

Mari Granström

CEO & Founder, Origin by Ocean

I had the pleasure to join a two-day A’Pelago Initiative -business camp in Korppoo. What a great event this was, important topics for all of us, lots of knowledge sharing, innovations and passion to take action.

Annakaisa Ojala

Digital Strategy and Development, Business Finland - Visit Finland

Insightful and fun collaboration! The A’Pelago Venue was perfect for testing our new foresight tool in a workshop for 40 people. The location and local food were excellent. Looking forward to more collaborations!

Keijo Koskinen

Development Manager, Finland Futures Research Centre