Maria Hyppönen

Maria Hyppönen is a Project Management Specialist at Mintaka Oy since July 2022 and serves as a Business Therapist at Discovery Street Oy, focusing on the interconnectedness of processes, culture, and community. Previously, Maria worked as a Business Director at Innovestor from February 2020 to February 2022, supporting early-stage venture capital investments and collaboration between corporations and startups. From April 2017 to February 2020, Maria held the position of Project Manager at the City of Jyväskylä, where initiatives centered on creating value networks among businesses. Maria's earlier experience at Jyväskylä Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd. spanned from March 2001 to March 2017 in various roles, including Project Manager and Contact Manager, emphasizing business development and creating competitive solutions for global markets. Maria holds a degree from Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.