ALVIN EKELUND

AI & Business Development | Student at Aalto IEM

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About

The most technical non-technical person in the room. I constantly explore how AI can automate and accelerate workflows. I’ve built AI-driven processes to streamline competitor research, market analysis, and content production at a venture-backed startup, where I led business development efforts.

I’m deeply curious, strategically minded, and drawn to environments where ambiguity meets opportunity. My edge lies in combining analytical thinking, a fearless (naive even) can-do attitude, and relentless execution.

Sometimes, the fastest solution to a problem is still just doing it yourself, but I’ll test that assumption every time.

Work Experience

Business Development

CADENTIA TECHNOLOGIES

Feb 2025 - Dec 2025

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Currently driving competition and market research, Go-to-Market (GtM) strategy and execution, and managing customer projects for a rapid-growth, venture-backed AI-native startup.

Teaching Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, AALTO UNIVERSITY

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Supported the Department of Computer Science through teaching and course development for an introductory programming course.

Education

Industrial Engineering and Management

AALTO UNIVERSITY

4.9/5.0 GPA, 163/180 ECTS

Aug 2023 - Dec 2025

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Economics

Hanken School of Economics

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025

Volunteer

Matriculation Exam Team (Math & Physics)

Teknologföreningen

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Organized and led the Matriculation exam team for Math & Physics, providing academic support and guidance to peers.

Investor Side Events Team

Slush

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Contributed to the investor side events team at Slush 2024, facilitating key interactions within the startup ecosystem.

Coverall Committee's Sponsor Team

Teknologföreningen

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Managed sponsor relations for the Coverall Committee, securing resources for student events.

Projects

Strategy Project (Apple)

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Conducted market research focused on B2B and institutional clients within Finland for a strategic initiative at Apple.

Strategy Project (Big Law Firm)

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Developed an AI onboarding strategy for legal professionals for a confidential law firm.

Business Development Project (Vitec Software Group)

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

Developed a payment model and conducted impact analysis for waste management in Finland.

Languages

Swedish (Native) , Finnish (Native) , English (Fluent)

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Scala
  • JavaScript
  • R
  • SQL

Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook

Business Development

  • Go-to-Market (GtM) Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Competition Analysis
  • Customer Projects
  • Strategic Planning
  • Payment Model Development
  • Business Strategy

Data Analysis

  • Data Analysis
  • Impact Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Quantitative Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

  • AI Strategy
  • AI Onboarding
  • AI-native Startups

Interests

Professional Interests

  • Startups
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Artificial Intelligence

Hobbies

  • Triathlon
  • Football
  • Traveling
  • Cooking