SOHJO Business Event 2026: Kaj Hagros
Managing Partner, Redstone Nordics & Startup Investor | Judge, Susicorn Startup Competition
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 “Susi” of the Susicorn Startup Competition – the sharpest minds on the judging panel in our boldest pitch arena, 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.
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 den, only the strongest ideas survive– and thrive.