Kindly find below the Career and Entrepreneurial mentors available during Think Africa Week, September 1st - 7th. These are mentors that can support you the following areas: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, LinkedIn, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Business Financing, Networking, and Market Fit.

Find below their name, title, areas of support, and availability. Book through the given link.

• Michaela Kettner, Career Coach
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Building up a stable self-confidence; Identifying the own strengths; Overcoming limiting believes
• About: I am a career coach for the corporate world and work with private clients only to support them to break free from bad leadership and get into a position that is the perfect match for their competences, values and ambitions. The last 10 years, I’ve worked in tech, finance and energy; in international companies in Germany and Finland; managed projects and teams, hired new talents, coached colleagues and worked with people form over 30 nations.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-kettner-6a67a993/
• See Michaela's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Laura Smith, Founder of VALIDEI
• Can support you with: Career Change Advice, LinkedIn, Coaching and Mentoring, Networking
• About: Laura Smith is a Helsinki-based organizational advisor, speaker, and founder of VALIDEI, a research agency specializing in assessing organizational inclusion, equity, and social responsibility across EMEA. With a deep-rooted commitment to fostering positive workplace change, Laura brings both strategic insight and practical expertise to her work. ​Winner of the 2023 Blaze Inclusion Awards for Finland and a former in-house DEI leader at Wolt and at Bolt, Laura has firsthand experience navigating the complexities of global companies, with applications spanning leadership development, team building, inclusive communication, recruitment strategies, employee experience, and employer branding.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraelizabethsmith/
• See Laura's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar
  

• Seppo Kuusinen, CEO of Fundis Application Oy
• Can support you with: Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Business Financing, Networking
• About: Currently CEO at a start-up in Finland. Previously various sales and leadership roles in international IT industry (Sulava, Cisco, F5 Networks) covering northern Europe and Middle East. I've lived in Finland, UK, Denmark and Dubai.
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seppo-kuusinen-833bba/
• See Seppo's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Denise Wall, CEO at Aspidistra.
• Can support you with: Working in Finland, Networking, Business financing, CV and cover letter reviews
• About: Denise Wall is a journalist who has spent nearly 25 years working in print, radio, television and online news and podcasts. She has reported on a range of social issues at media organisations such as the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle, the Paris-based AFP and DowJones Newswires/The Wall Street Journal. Wall has also held senior roles in corporate and marketing communications with Finnish firms operating globally. She is the creator and host of the podcast, Finland: Through the Looking Glass and is CEO of the journalism-driven creative and strategic agency, Aspidistra.
• LinkedIn: (25) Denise Wall | LinkedIn
• See Denise's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Ludmila Tomperi Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Wolt.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland
• About: TA Partner with over a decade on the field, certified coach, career mentor. TA Partner from Tech and non tech roles
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludmilav/
• See Ludmila's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Tamara Verenich, Change Manager and Communications Specialist, at KONE
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring,Working in Finland
• About: I’m a communications and change management professional with more than 5 years of experience. In addition to my career, I mentor international talent in Finland and abroad. My areas of expertise include personal branding, LinkedIn growth and public speaking.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-verenich
• See Tamara's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar
  

• Priyanka Majumdar, Quality Manager at Fiskars Group.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland
• About: I'm a quality and process improvement manager with over 10 years of experience in different sectors, currently working in Fiskars Group. I've been living and working in Finland for last 3 years. I was associated with earlier mentoring session organized by you. I'm passionate about mentoring peers (in company), international talents seeking for guidance for job searches in Finnish job market. I help by reviewing CV, cover letter, sharing useful information that are unique to Finnish job market.
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankamajumdar/
• See Priyanka's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Arto Sivonen, Founder at Måndag.
• Can support you with: Business Financing, Networking, and Market Fit
• About: I am the founder of Måndag, impact driven facilitator and an urban activist. Over the years I’ve been involved in a number of projects that have both started and activated social change. I’ve worked in advertising for over twenty years, both in Finland and abroad. During this time I have learned to understand different markets, politics, decision making and NGO fields, and to respect collaboration skills and creative work. By going through what I have, I now understand the laws of both the private and public sector, and am able to apply them in today’s world
• LinkedIn: (25) Arto Sivonen | LinkedIn
• See Arto's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Hermon Eyob Fesseha, Doctor at MaryMed oy, Terveytesi, Tervestalo, HUS
• Can support you with: Working in Finland
• About: Medical doctor, specializing in cardiology, PhD candidate
• LinkedIn: (25) Hermon Eyob | LinkedIn
• See Hermon's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Atena Larni, Service Designer at F-Secure Corporation
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Working in Finland
• About: I am a Service Designer at F-Secure, where I focus on customer journey management and embedding customer-centric practices across the organization. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Iran and a Master’s degree from Finland. Before moving here, I had 5 years of professional experience in my home country, but like many internationals, I restarted my career in Finland as an intern. Having navigated this journey myself, I can share insights on CVs, cover letters, and interviews to support others in building their path in Finland.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atenalrn/
• See Atena's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Eevamaija Virtanen Founder, Lead Data Engineer at Invinite, Helsinki Data Week, DataTribe Collective.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Business Financing, Networking, Market Fit
• About: Lead Data Engineer and Co-Founder at Invinite, Founder of Helsinki Data Week and the DataTribe Collective, Eevamaija Virtanen is at the center of Finland's exploding data community. Eevamaija began her career as a flight attendant, where she mastered interpersonal skills in high-pressure environments, before transitioning to business process outsourcing, where she learned systems thinking, project management and process optimization. She pursued her data engineering and analytics education, while exercising her creative instincts as a photographer and videographer, exploring storytelling and design. Eevamaija's broad experience has strengthened her belief in collaboration, trust and building systems that align with purpose. Sharing her passion for community and mentoring, Eevamaija also serves on the board of Finland’s Information Technology Association (TIVIA).
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eevamaijavirtanen
• See Eevamaija's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Lubica Vysna Expert at Moniheli ry.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Networking
• About: I am social worker/social instructor by education and I have been working in Finland in the NGO sector for about 5 years, mostly in the project management or project expert roles. I can support and share my experience with someone searching for the job in the public social services or NGO sector.
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubica-vysna/
• See Lubica's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Mikko Simon, Chief Growth Officer at SprintAI.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Career Change Advice, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland
• About: Born in the United States but moved to Finland at age 10. Have worked at the intersection of sports and technology for more than 25+ years. Have mentored students and professionals for the past 15 years on an active basis.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkosimon/
• See Mikko's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Sanober Masalawala, Talent Acquisition Specialist at RELEX Solution
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Linkedin, Working in Finland, Networking
• About: 👋 Hi everyone! I’m Sanober Masalawala, a recruitment enthusiast. My journey started in India and brought me to Europe, where I now focus on hiring across EMEA as well as managing UK People Ops onboarding function. Having navigated the Finnish job market myself, I understand how challenging—and rewarding—it can be to build a career here as an immigrant. I’m passionate about inclusive hiring and happy to share tips, experiences, and encouragement with anyone trying to find their place in Finland’s professional world.
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sanober-masalawala
• See Sanober's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Roosa Hiltunen, Career Coach at Rekrynoita
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Linkedin, Working in Finland, Networking
• About: I am the Rekrynoita – a career coach with a magical twist. Through my company, I help jobseekers, especially young professionals and career changers, clarify their strengths, craft compelling job search materials, and succeed in job interviews. In addition to my small company I'm also a freelance coach at Coolla Oy, helping trade union members and laid off employees find their new challenges.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roosahiltunen/
• See Roosa's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Marina Velikova, Head of Solutions at Barona
• Can support you with: LinkedIn
• About: Marina Velikova is an experienced business professional passionate about helping people and organizations thrive in diverse, international settings. Over the years, she has led growth initiatives, built collaborative teams, and developed services that make a difference for both clients and employees. As the founding member of Open Doors and Minds, Marina actively works to promote inclusion and create opportunities for international talent in Finland. She brings a warm, practical, and people-focused approach to her talks, inspiring others to use LinkedIn and networking to connect, grow, and succeed.
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marinavelikova
• See Marina's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Katri Olkkonen Career Coach at Espoo Talent Hub.
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Linkedin, Coaching and Mentoring, Networking
• About: I am a solution focused career coach, currently working with international professionals at Espoo Talent Hub. I am also a podcast host for The Career Cast - Finland Edition.
  I coach one-on-one and groups, and I help my clients with active reach-out, targeted applications, networking strategy, interview prep, and service guidance. My clients have great employment results, and as a coach I have been described as empathetic, genuine, knowledgeable, and with a good and clear communication style. "
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/
• See Katri's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Emilie Hachem, Ecosystem Facilitator at DIMECC Oy
• Can support you with: Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Networking, Market Fit
• About: Engineer with experience in the fields of climate change and innovation. Experience in public sector, private sector, and startup field, mainly in Helsinki and Tampere.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhachem/
• See Emilie's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Zielita Virtanen, Asst. Manager HR at Plaza premium group
• Can support you with: Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland
• About: I am a quite person and the nature of my work is numbers for morethan a decade in my country and a few years in Finland. And for 3 year now I am loving the Human resources task in Hospitality industry.
• LinkedIn: (25) Zielita Lisondra Virtanen | LinkedIn
• See Zielita's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Julio Tiusanen, Growth Lead at Coinmotion
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Business Financing, Market Fit
• About: Hi, I'm Julio, a growth strategist and ex-startup entrepreneur. I currently lead the growth at Coinmotion, the largest crypto broker in Finland. I'm great at building things from scratch, retention, data, UX/UI, experimentation, and prioritising the things that maximise growth.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliotiusanen/
• See Julio's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Kristine Chau Gioioso, Senior Sourcing Lead at Qt Group
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Career Change Advice, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Networking, Market Fit
• About: 4 years working in global start ups (Game design and Event management) as Marketing Manager and 4 years in global supply chain corporation (Logistics) as Logistics Secretary and 3,5 years in Software and Embedded SW as Sourcing Lead.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-chau-gioioso-4949ab60/
• See Kristine's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Oscar Santolalla, Senior Project Manager, ICT & Electronics at Spinverse
• Can support you with: Mock Interviews, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Networking
• About: I am Senior Project Manager at Spinverse, the Nordic leader in innovation consulting. I'll be combining my ICT and cybersecurity expertise to achieve successful European innovation projects. I have experience in projects involving B2B complex products and solutions, especially for solving identity, IAM, fraud and cybersecurity challenges. In my Sales Engineer experience, I have architected solutions and PoCs, conducted technical discovery, designed and facilitated killer product demos, supported customers and partners, contributed with RFP/RFIs, and delivered professional services.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarsantolalla/
• See Oscar's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Mandira Halder, Post-doctoral researcher and principal investigator at University of Helsinki
• Can support you with: Mock Interviews, Coaching and Mentoring, Networking, Looking for funding opportunities to do a PhD and finding a supervisor
• About: I am a post-doctoral researcher and have studied and worked in France, Switzerland and now Finland. I also lived in Austria for some time. As a South Asian woman of colour from India, I came to Europe with the privilege of a Bachelor's degree in Biology and knowledge of French and German, as well as talent in European classical music (I am also a freelance opera singer and classical pianist). But these experiences did not save me from experiences of racism in academia during my PhD years, which severely affected my physical and mental health. I emerged victorious after a challenging battle for scientific legitimacy, completing my PhD and securing further funding. I decided then that this could not be just happening to me. I started mentoring with Think Africa because I wanted to give back by sharing my experiences.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandira-halder-phd-91143224/
• See Mandira's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Elisabet Miheludaki, Business Support Specialist at Business Helsinki
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, Mock Interviews, Career Change Advice, LinkedIn, Coaching and Mentoring, Working in Finland, Business Financing, Networking, and Market Fit
• About: Hi, I'm Elisabet! I am an entrepreneur, a PhD researcher, a career and business advisor
• LinkedIn: (25) Elisabet Miheludaki | LinkedIn
• See Elisabet's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Otto Seppälä, Talent Acquisition Specialist / Staffing Manager at Capgemini
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, LinkedIn, Working in Finland, All things recruitment
• About: I have almost 9 years of recruitment and staffing related expertise, specializing thus in external and internal recruitment. I have been more or less associated with the IT-sphere all this time but am no technical expert myself.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-julius-sepp%C3%A4l%C3%A4/
• See Otto's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Heidi Suutari, CEO/ Freelancer at Vim Digital / Arkiste
• Can support you with: LinkedIn, Starting a business in Fnland
• About: I'm a marketing freelancer turned into entrepreneur. My specialty is b2b tech
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidisuutari/
• See Heidi's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar

• Suvi Saarnilaakso, Program Lead
• Can support you with: CV & Cover Letter Reviews, LinkedIn, Working in Finland
• About: Deep expertise in IT ecosystems, service design thinking, low-code innovation, and agile delivery — bridging business and technology to accelerate sales and processes, and building collaborative working cultures with growth mindsets.
• See Suvi's availability and book your slot though this link: TA Week Virtual Sessions | Koalendar