Defence industry growth needs more than innovation – Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen joins Arctic Lion

What does it take to turn defence innovation into international growth?

At Arctic Lion Defence Summit, this question will be explored by Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen, CEO of the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and an experienced leader in startups, fundraising, strategic leadership and defence. Laisi-Puheloinen works closely with defence and dual-use growth companies as a board member and advisor, supporting their strategy, commercial growth and internationalization. She also brings a strong defence background as a Major (Reserve) in the Finnish Defence Forces, with experience from both the Finnish Defence Forces and international peacekeeping operations.

Her perspective highlights a critical element of the defence industry growth equation: capital.

– Defence industry growth needs more than innovation. It needs capital that enables companies to scale their solutions and compete internationally.
 
At Arctic Lion, Laisi-Puheloinen will bring together the perspectives of innovation, investment, defence and international growth – and examine what it takes to move promising solutions from development to scalable business.

More programme announcements and confirmed speakers will be revealed soon.