Matti Ristimäki

Matti Ristimäki is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in technology and consulting. As the Founder and CEO of Krosswise, established in March 2022, Matti aims to create specialized consulting companies across critical industry sectors, encompassing 61N in defense and security, Forge Digital in the industrial domain, and Invinite in health. With a strong background in data and artificial intelligence, Matti has held leadership roles at TietoEVRY, overseeing the development of a broad software portfolio and spearheading data transformation initiatives. Additionally, Matti serves as Chairperson of the Board for both 61N and Forge Digital while advising startups such as Hopohopo.io and Cambri. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from Tampere University and a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Tampere University of Technology.