Susicorn Startup Competition Jury Member

Forged in both boardrooms and defense operations, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen brings a rare combination of strategic rigor, intuition, and bold leadership to SOHJO 2026. As CEO of FiBAN and a Major (Reservist) in the Finnish Defence Forces, she embodies the power of uniting structured thinking with fearless vision.

At the Susicorn Startup Competition Final – Pitch for the Brightest, Tiina will join the jury as one of the Wolves in the Wolf’s Den, looking beyond polished slides and surface-level storytelling to spot raw potential, clarity of purpose, and the distinctive edge that sets exceptional founders apart. 

Whether operating in national defense or navigating the startup battlefield, Tiina is known for elevating those who dare to lead with courage, creativity, and conviction. At SOHJO, she is not merely observing the next generation of success stories - she is actively helping to shape them.