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High-Growth Startups, andBuilding a Sustainable EcosystemAalto University’s Builidng Blocks

Will Cardwell, Aalto UniversitySenior Advisor, Global Alliances

Will.cardwell@aalto.fi

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

Will.Cardwell@Aalto.Fi

Still much work to do, but weare starting to lift off…

Join us!