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Ellie Inkinen

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Hi, I’m Ellie Inkinen, a multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur and artist focused on turning research into market-ready concepts.

About

Hi, I’m Ellie Inkinen, a multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur and artist focused on turning research into market-ready concepts. I lead a deep-tech startup and develop eco-conscious products, build partnerships across the US, Europe and beyond, and shape brand presence for both B2B and B2C audiences. I love merging technology, design and business to create meaningful, scalable solutions.

I thrive in collaborative environments, building strategic networks and guiding projects from idea to impact. My work spans commercialization, branding, exhibitions and digital storytelling, and I’m always exploring new ways to blend creativity with practical outcomes.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • FinnishFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseAdvanced
  • SwedishAdvanced
  • GermanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

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Work experience· 4 roles

Entrepreneur / Designer / Artist · KivikoiAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Prototype d eco-conscious materials / surfaces, hand-made artworks and produced exhibitions. Built brand identity, marketing and digital presence for B2B & B2C. Awarded: Design Finland, Social Enterprise mark and Key Flag Symbol.

Founder · Pure Luminescence Technologies OyAug 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

Built partnerships in the US, Switzerland, Finland and France. Secured €300k+ in funding including 1 equity investor. Led public R&D funding work (Business Finland, ELY). Created reports and presentations for funders, partners and investors. Led ISO 9001 R&D collaboration; managed a team of 3-5 employees. Closed the company’s largest deal: €60k R&D project with a major French industry player. Led technology commercialization from research to validated concepts (Business and R&D Projects).

Administration & Development · Family businesses (H26, Sulo, Qualifa, Disney Oy)Dec 2020 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Led lean improvements: redesigned workflows, clarified handoffs, reduced bottlenecks, and improved process lead time (implemented digital systems). Served on boards of 4 companies; supported strategic planning, process improvement and data-driven decision-making. Built and refreshed brand identities and digital presence (web/graphic design).

Commercialization Specialist · University of Turku – HIP Tech ProjectAug 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Thesis: Local art industry market (Case: Kivikoi & Olga Katariina) · Turku University of Applied Sciences (MBA)2023 – 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration · Turku University of Applied Sciences (Business Academy)2017 – 2020
PMF Project Management Foundation Certificate · PMF2019
Certificate of Excellence · Turku Chamber of Commerce2020 – 2026

Certifications and awards

PMF Project Management Foundation Certificate2019
Certificate of Excellence, Turku Chamber of Commerce2020 – 2026

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