With a legal background spanning London, Frankfurt, and Helsinki, Ola gained early exposure to finance law and compliance before moving into franchise consulting, where he spent several formative years. He later founded Helsinki Fintech Farm and the Digital Banking Academy, bringing together a growth mindset with a passion for strategy, team building, and continuous learning. Ola also lectures regularly at the Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki, where his course “Growth Traction – Go-to-Market the Startup Way” challenges students to approach customer development with tactical creativity. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a dedicated tennis player and enjoys quality time with family and friends.