Petri Saarinen is a globally recognized venture builder, investor, and innovation strategist with over two decades of experience across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. He is the Founder of Salto Ventures, a venture studio and corporate innovation agency headquartered in Spain and Saudi Arabia, and CEO of Salto Digital, driving digital transformation worldwide. Petri also serves as Head of Global Strategy at Japan’s Creww Inc., and holds leadership roles at Hyperview One, iLab Ventures, and Lumia Partners. As the founder and inventor of Teraloop Ltd., he has been instrumental in advancing clean energy technologies. An angel investor and limited partner, Petri has raised over €20 million for his ventures and earned more than ten global recognitions. With degrees in Engineering and Finance, and certifications from institutions like Ericsson and Bell Labs, he has also mentored in over 50 accelerator programs, including Aalto University’s ASUC initiative.