Susicorn Startup Competition Jury Member

In the ever-evolving forest of future business, Kaj Hagros moves like a true alpha – sharp-eyed, growth-driven, and deeply tuned into what makes startups shine. As Managing Partner at Redstone Nordics, Kaj hunts for the brightest ventures and helps them scale with precision, purpose, and capital.

At SOHJO 2026, Kaj takes his place as one of the Wolves in the Wolf’s Den: Susicorn Startup Competition Final – Pitch for the Brightest. With decades of experience across global tech, venture capital, and startup ecosystems, he brings a rare blend of strategic insight and fearless questioning to the judging panel. 

And that’s not all: Kaj also leads the newly launched North Karelia Growth Fund, helping build tomorrow’s startup success stories right here on the edge of the luminous wild – Joensuu.

Get ready: when Hagros enters the Wolf's Den, only the strongest ideas survive – and thrive.