Ari Pajunen

Ari Pajunen is currently building AI-native futures and driving strategic growth at AI Futures & Strategic Ventures, where they explore the intersection of human potential and AI. With a diverse background in project management, strategic transformation, and technology development, Ari has held significant roles at companies including Trimble Inc. and Datavelhot Ltd. They hold an Executive MBA from the Management Institute of Finland and an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology, enhancing their expertise in strategy and innovation. Ari is also conducting PhD research focused on platform ecosystems and governance, integrating cross-disciplinary insights to advance AI capabilities.