–Better WORK Days–
–Better WORK Days–
Who are we?
Are you looking for a team of professionals who can transform your workplace or community into a thriving, positive environment? Look no further. We are a dedicated team of well-being and training experts, innovators and enthusiasts, committed to making a significant difference in people’s lives. Since 2017, we have passionately believed that well-being and happiness should be at the core of every organization.
As seasoned professionals in organizing events, we excel in creating memorable and impactful experiences tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, community gathering or specialized training session, our expertise ensures seamless execution and outstanding results.
Join us on our mission to foster well-being and happiness in every workplace and community. Let’s create an environment where individuals and organizations can truly thrive.
Our Happy Team
Jaana Komscha-Härkönen
CEO, Founder
Susanna Salmelin
Head of Customer Success
Reidar Wasenius
Personal Brainer
Taru Hostila
Customer Success Manager
Mari Linnonmaa
Customer Success Manager
Johanna Huhtamäki
Research and Happiness expert
Our Happy Advisors
Teemu Uotila
Chief Operative Officer at Quanscient
Focusing on creating the best possible workplace for all and happiest employees – without losing profitability.
Work experience:
- Chief Operations & legal Officer/ Vincit
- CEO/ Vincit Helsinki (software company with human-driven digital transformation)
- Head of Business Unit/ Rightware
Current positions of trust:
- Board Member/ Spatineo
- Board Member/ 24 Center
- Advisor, Partner, Board Member/ Northnav Ltd
Lauri Kosloff
Head of Finance at Zolva Finland
Strong experience in finance and VAT services.
Work experience:
- Director of Finance/ Intrum Justitia Oy
- Director VAT Services & Finance/ Intrum Justitia Oy
- Head of Business Control/ Intrum Justitia Oy
- Business Controller/ Finavia
- Nordic Franchise Controller/ Nestle
Johanna Lehtonen
Client Director at Grapevine Media
Strong background in customer experience, digital marketing, sales and account management. Innovative & curious new business developer.
Work experience:
- Entrepreneur/ Stooria
- Head of Customer Experience/ Nostemedia
- Account Director/ Carat Finland
- Business Development Director/ Mediareaktori
- Partner and Account Director/ InterQuest
Monika Liikamaa
Co-CEO & Co-Founder at Enfuse
A visionary fintech thought leader who is fearless in her pursuit of client-focused excellence, she is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of European fintech Enfuce.
Work experience:
- Director Cards & Payments/ Aktia
- Director/ Crosskey Banking Solutions
- CIO/ S-Pankki
- Chief Consultant/ Proactum
Matti Pesonen
Sales, Branding
Strong background in commercial actions as a founding partner in several different business areas:
- Kontulan Oluttehdas Oy / KEIJO (Popular lager beer)
- The Other Danish Guy (Best underwear in the world)
Sales and Marketing Director positions before entrepreneurship:
- HBO Nordic
- Solnet Group B.V
- URHOtv
- HEKU Group, Suomi24.fi
Karoliina Jarenko
CDO at Vibemetrics, Leadership Consultant
Future of work, leadership and future organizational models
2nd gen. organizational consultant.
Founding partner in training & consultation companies:
- Helsinki Academy of Philosophy
- LEAD Learning Advantage
Oskar Lindroos
CEO at Lejos
Strong experience in growing brand value, launching new brands, leading organizational restructuring and change. Humble student of people, life, and business.
Work experience:
- COO/ Lejos (Building food brands)
- Marketing Director/ Lejos
- CEO/ Kisal Ltd
Current positions of trust:
- Board Member/ Lejos Estonia
Markus Kallio
Investor, Advisor
Seasoned tech guy with a designer mindset topped with an entrepreneur vibe. Solid 25+ years experience in developing digital products and services.
Work history:
- CTO / Idean
Current positions of trust:
- 7 boards, 6 advisory seats
Jouni Karjalainen
Investor, Advisor
Seasoned Treasury guy with a 20+ years experience in International and domestic Treasury turned into an investor and an advisor for startups.
Work history:
- Finance Director/ Advisor for different startups
- Group/Global Treasurer for DNA and GE Healthcare Clinical Systems
Teemu Ilola
Chief Commercial Officer at MyyntiKollektiivi
Focus on sales. Helping the team in all sales related things: processes, messaging, pipeline management, etc.
Work history:
- CCO at MyyntiKollektiivi, former VP of Sales at Leadoo
Current positions of trust:
- Advisor / Salesframe
- Partner / Leadoo
Heidi Hurskainen
Investor, Advisor
Innovative and solution-oriented change leader with extensive experience in the international finance sector, spanning banking to high-growth fintech startups. Her expertise encompasses strategy & business development, commercialization, and team leadership.
Work history:
- Founding partner / Revon Ventures Oy
- CEO & Board Member / Coinmotion Oy
- Commercial Director / Coinmotion Oy
- Board member / NordXe Oy
- Board Member / Prasos Cash Management Oy
- Portfolio Management / Banco Sabadell
- Portfolio Management / Caja de Ahorros del Mediterraneo
Our happy board
Jesse Maula
Chairman of the board, CEO at Avidly
Jesse has over 20 years of experience in the development of international business and digital services. His strengths are in transforming and digitalizing businesses, creating elegant products and services, doing profitable business, and coaching and inspiring teams to reach high levels of performance.
He draws on his many years of experience living and working in Silicon Valley during his time at Idean Enterprises Inc., where he served as Co-Founder and CEO, Chief Design Officer & other positions.
Current positions of trust:
- Member of the Board/ Siili Solutions
- Member of the Board/ Learning Intelligence Group
- Member of the Board of Advisors/ SOK
- Member of the Board/ Kaito Insight Oy
Kati Kitti
Talent Director at Solita Group
Kati has over 15 years of experience in building and transforming talent acquisition functions and processes in the Tech/IT industry.
Kati’s strengths are her deep understanding of the IT businesses combined with her data-driven approach in building high performing teams, strong employer brands and well-functioning recruitment processes.
Outside of her primary role, Kati serves as a business coach and mentor, offering guidance to professionals from industry veterans to emerging talent.
Kati has worked with Breaks starting as an Advisor and joined the Board in 2020.
Pekka Lindroos
Legal professional
An experienced legal professional with a distinguished career, particularly in the field of Human Resources. Pekka’s extensive experience has spanned various roles of trust on numerous boards, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted authority in the legal and HR sectors.
Jaana Komscha-Härkönen
CEO & Founder at Breaks Finland
Jaana is the CEO and founder of Breaks. She has built a strong partner network within Breaks and has successfully led several funding rounds. Jaana’s particular strength lies in network building and she is known as an innovative and bold reformer who dares to take risks. In her previous career, she was involved in developing commercial services at Helsinki airport, which has provided her with broad insights and diverse skills in business development. She is deeply passionate about transforming the future of work to be more humane and believes in people-centric leadership.
Mikko Kierikki
CEO at Curtain Entertainment
Mikko has worked for several years in music and event production. He has long served as the principal of an institution providing basic music education. Mikko believes in the power of creativity and art in fostering community development and promoting individual well-being. His diverse experience in the music field and strong commitment to education make him a respected professional in his field.