Short introduction

I was born in the wilds of Eastern Finland as the first son of a half-German teacher family in the late eighties. I took up writing, then drawing, then guitar when it started to seem cool.

Professionally my career started by writing articles and reviews to local papers and blogs. During my studies I dove head first into the world of communication and consulting and haven't left since. I have degrees in Marketing, Languages and Leadership and Information Technology.

My biggest strength and weakness is my endless curiosity. It drives me forward, but also makes me restless.

My first love is writing and communication, but I do during and after office hours work occasionally as a graphic designer, web developer, salesman, facilitator, game designer, composer, animator, screenwriter, advertising director, and home chef.

And yes, I do read a lot. Currently I am finishing the Spanish editions of the Harry Potter series as audiobooks.

Some quotes about me

"Mikael is one of the most talented and creative people I've had the pleasure of working with."

- Josefin Saarenpää, Head of Marketing

"He is a creative powerhouse and tireless strategic thinker who can take projects to new levels. Brainstorming with him is always fun and productive. One of his greatest strengths is his presentation skills. He will do whatever it takes, be it playing guitar, reciting a poem or crawling on the floor, to really nail any given client pitch. Clients love it, and so do we."

- Jarno Penttinen, Senior Copywriter & Lyric Writer

What I admire most about Mikael, besides being a dear colleague for many years, is his enthusiasm for learning new things — whether it’s to educate himself, for fun, or simply to broaden his own perspectives. In addition to being a talented writer, tech-savvy strategist, and highly skilled concept planner, he also delves into subjects like economic theory, fermentation, and visual design.

- Markku Nykänen, Lead Growth Strategist