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High-Growth Startups, andBuilding a Sustainable EcosystemAalto University’s Builidng Blocks
Will Cardwell, Aalto UniversitySenior Advisor, Global Alliances
Startup companies will be engaged incombat in the Valley of Death…
so you must get the ecosystem right!
Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.
Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.
Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.
Based on Startup Communities, by Brad Feld, 2012.
Stanford eCornerSteve Jurvetson
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The Aalto University StrategyVision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution
internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning.
Goal A world-class university by year 2020
Universalmission
Contributionsto a better world
Nationalmission
Competitivenessand welfare of Finland
Strategic enablers Leadership; Internationalisation; Services; Infrastructure
Culture builton common values Passion; Courage; Freedom; Responsibility; Integrity
Corestrategiesand KPIs
Researchexcellence
Original, impactful,interdiciplinary
Pioneeringeducation
Students in focus,a new learning culture
and approaches
Trend-setting art
Art, architecture anddesign as key driversfor improving living
environments
Societalimpact
Adding value throughentrepreneurship,
business liaison andsocietal interactions
Schools Arts, Design and Architecture; Chemical Technology; Economics;Electrical Engineering; Engineering; Science
Some Key Building Blocks at Aalto
Aalto Ventures Program +
Summer of StartupsStartup LifeStartup Sauna
ACE Tech Transfer & Pre-SeedAppCampus
AaltoEntrepreneurship
Society –Startup Sauna
Building
AaltoUniversitySchools
ACE –Aalto Center for
Entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A STRATEGIC ISSUE FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY!!
Aalto Ventures Program (AVP): Strengthening the academicdimensions of entrepreneurship at Aalto University (with Stanford)
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AppCampus Status2400 Submissions from 90 countries
Over 3m in grants allocated to over 130 teams
Inspiration From The CommunityCompanies formed by studentsand alumni on a global stage
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Inspiration From The Labs3 of Finland’s 5 fastest growing companiesare from Aalto Labs
