About Us
Helsinki Blockchain Center (HBC) is a vibrant hub where blockchain enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and experts come together to learn, collaborate, and build. We provide the resources, knowledge, and connections to accelerate the adoption of Web3 solutions that benefit Finland and beyond.
Our Mission & Vision
Vision:
To ignite a global blockchain revolution, empowering organizations and individuals to harness this transformative technology, guided by Finnish values.
Mission:
The Helsinki Blockchain Center fosters a thriving blockchain ecosystem in Finland, empowering individuals, businesses, and institutions to harness this technology for innovation, transparency, and positive impact.
Why Join HBC
Stay informed about cutting-edge blockchain developments
Access to a network of industry leaders and mentors
Collaborate on projects shaping the future
Contribute to making Finland a global blockchain leader
Our Team
"A Diverse & Growing Community"
Blockchain startup entrepreneurs, Researchers and Academics:
Markus Lehtonen
HBC CEO & Board Chairman
Garry Normoyle
HBC Board Member
Start-up entrepreneur, Web 3 Enthusiast, Designer, Sales and Mentor
Saleem Qureshi
HBC Board Member
Major Accounts
Juha Räty
HBC Board Member
Luke Ming Xiang
An active practicer across Web 2 and Web 3, with Metaverse and AI Development for MarTech
Roberta Robin Gilardi
Head of HBC Market Touchpoint
CEO at G-Gravity, #90DaysFinn, TEDx Speaker, Business Coach Certified Eu H2020 (EX2017D305613)
Mahdi Farimani
Web3 Enthusiast, Product Manager and startup entrepreneur
Keir Finlow-Bates
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Technical assessment &
Content Creation
Wilfred Oliver Antwi
Business Intelligence | Marketing & Sales | Blockchain, CRM, & UX Research | E-commerce | MA, MBA
Anastasiia Gurzhii
Junior Researcher (Software Engineering) | LUT School of Engineering Science
Jussi Simolin
Co-sense making & co-creation
Timo Kaleva
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
M.Sc., Visionary Thinker, Renaissance Technologist, Author, Broadcast Specialist, Artist
Sowelu Avanzo
PhD Student in Computer Science at University of Turin (Italy)
Alex Norta
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Researcher and Entrepreneur
Reidar Wasenius
Business Development & Senior project advisor
Bruno Schneider – Le Saout
Member of HBC Scientific Committeee
Franz-Josef Allmayer
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Terence Tech Ming Tan
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Researcher and entrepreneur
Mikko Valjakka
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Chairman of Blockchain Forum Finland
Venkata Marella
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Claudio Schifanella
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Guido Boella
Member of HBC Scientific Committee
Najmul Islam
Member of HBC Scientific Committee