Passionate about more inclusive technology and finance.
Katja Toropainen is the founder and CEO at Inklusiiv, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultancy equipping clients with the knowledge, tools and strategic support to build better workplaces.
Previously, Katja has been Atomico Angel Programme Investor in 2020-2022, and the Chief Curator in the leadership team at Slush, European startup and tech event. In her role, she has followed closely global startup, technology and venture capital trends across Europe and the US and has been active in startup networks in the San Francisco Bay Area, London and in the Nordics. Before Slush, Katja has worked in management consulting and financial services. Katja holds a Master’s Degree from Aalto University School of Business and has also completed studies in the fields of engineering and arts at Aalto University.
Katja has been recognized as one of the 100 most impactful and influential figures in the Nordic startup and technology scene in 2018 by the Nordic Web. In 2019-2024, she has been selected as one of the 100 most influential people in IT in Finland by Tivi. Katja is also Member of the University of Eastern Finland's Board.
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