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Meet the team

Presenting our HUBS staff and the Growth Hacker students

How to contact HUBS

Here we are – team HUBS, ready to help and coach you in entrepreneurial activities!

You can contact us with any question or situation in mind – we are here for you!

If you’re not quite sure who of us to contact, you can always mail us at hubs@tuni.fi. That reaches us all and you can be sure to find the right person for your needs.

Looking for our co-working spaces? Check out here.

HUBS Staff

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HUBS team in September 2023. From the left: Sanna, Maria, Miina, Ira, Saara, Kaisa, Raúl and Cristian. Missing: Marika.

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Ira Salminen

Community Coordinator

+358440425380

An optimist, who can understand the big picture and gets excited about new things very easily. At HUBS I am working as a community coordinator.

Interrailing, fascinating books, and seeing my favorite artists live inspire me.

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Kaisa Kokko

Coach

+358 50 337 3259

Experienced specialist in customer-oriented business and personnel development. Inspiring coach who believes in co-creation, culture of experimentation and design thinking.

Definitely the trip – not always the destination.

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Maria Ruokonen

Team coaching Specialist

I coach and spar students and student teams in entrepreneurship and team learning, both on HUBS courses and on Sparring Clinic.
On my spare time, I’m most probably at the flamenco peña, on yoga mat or in forest.

 

 

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Marika Vuorenmaa

Team Leader

Enabler in heart and encourager by nature. I believe in building common entrepreneurial culture among TAMK and Tampere University.

A true optimist.

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Raúl Berlanga Zarate

Coach

+358 44 328 7726

Experienced enthusiast of innovation, startups and multidisciplinary work. I love helping people get that “aha” moment and turning it into concrete tasks.

If you don’t know where to start, just get started and figure the rest out along the way!

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Saara Eriksson

Development Specialist, Project Manager @Sprint

+358405425740

I’m in charge of the best study week of the year, Sprint Innovation Festival!

Also developing the HUBS brand and communications: aiming for the revolution of good entrepreneurship!

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Sanna Tahlo

Coach

+358 50 454 2262

Lomalla elokuun puoleen väliin asti.

I coach at HUBS in Building an entrepreneurial portfolio, online studies and I am working with the best study week of the year, the Sprint Innovation Festival!

My heart beats for exercise, learning, thinking and people.

 

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Miina Kivelä

Coach

040 63 73 812

On parental leave until fall 2025.

I coach students live and on cool online courses. I become inspired by visually beautiful things and all new digital stuff. On my courses I want to inspire my students to develop themselves and to take responsibility on their own future.

Life is short. Build stuff that matters.

 

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Cristián Burr Raty

Coach, Part-time

+358505998332

I coach students at HUBS Pre-incubator and participate in other HUBS activities like Sprint Innovation Festival.

Growth Hackers

Growth Hackers is our multidisciplinary student team that is brought together by the interest in entrepreneurship and learning more about team skills and team leadership skills.

The hackers form their own team that develop their skills in team work and team leadership. These students have an important role in making HUBS more known for the 30 000 students of Tampere University and TAMK.

Meet the Growth Hackers!

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Adeliina nahkatakissa, vihreän puun edessä.

Adeliina Silvola

Growth hacker

I’m a master’s student in social anthropology who’s interested in communications and multiculturality. I want to ensure that students from different fields of studies can build up their skills related to working life and understand how entrepreneurship can be developed to better support the well-being of both humans and the environment. I believe that entrepreneurial skills, like self-leadership, are skills that support students in their studies and working lives.

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Haseeb Rehman

Growth hacker

I’m a Master’s student in Sustainable Transport, who is fascinated by social entrepreneurship and its power to drive meaningful change at the grassroots level and empower communities.
As a Growth Hacker at HUBS, I’m excited to connect with you, exchange ideas, and support your entrepreneurial growth.
When I’m not swimming, overthinking, or learning to ice skate (self-note: I am mastering it by the end of this winter), you’ll find me diving into abstract ideas and sparking meaningful conversations.

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Ilias Anezary Abbad

Growth hacker

I’m a student at Proakatemia – I’m passionate about working with people and for people. Helping others grow, achieve their goals, and turn ideas into something real is what motivates me. I love exploring personal development, understanding different cultures, and managing projects that bring people together and create impact. To me, entrepreneurship is about building skills and finding solutions that truly make a difference.
When I’m not working, I’m probably at the gym pretending to be an athlete, spending time with people who inspire me, or secretly brainstorming my next big project. Basically, if I’m not moving, talking, chilling, or planning something, it’s probably because I fell asleep.
If you’re looking for someone to share ideas with or need support along the way, feel free to reach out. I’m always excited to connect, collaborate, and create something meaningful together 🙂

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Bianca Esmanhoto

Growth hacker

As a master’s student in Teaching, Learning, and Media Education, I’m driven by a passion for combining education and creativity to inspire growth and innovation. For me, entrepreneurship isn’t just about building businesses—it’s about fostering the courage to think differently, take initiative, and turn dreams into reality. I firmly believe that these skills can empower students from all fields to make their mark in the world.
When I’m not busy studying or working, you’ll probably find me with a crochet hook in hand, crafting something, or staying active with climbing, pole sports, running, or dancing. My life thrives on movement and creativity, and I love channeling that energy into supporting others as they build their own paths.
Whether it’s brainstorming over coffee, collaborating on a project, or sharing ideas, I’m here to connect and grow.