Dea Viinikainen

A management and business consultant, specialising in strategic consulting, project management, and business development across multiple sectors. My skills encompass strategic planning, business development, organisational development, and the execution of key initiatives. I have a proven track record in delivering advisory services and conducting in-depth analysis. Also active as a mentor, coach, and evaluator within the business management and entrepreneurship aspects.

Business management consultant and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business development, strategy, and ecosystem building across startups and innovation-driven organizations across diverse sectors. I specialize in applying systems thinking to transform ideas into scalable solutions, with a focus on delivering measurable social and economic impact.

Business problems I help with: Business Model Development; Strategic Partnerships; Transition to Entrepreneurship; Commercialisation Strategy; Piloting the Project

My mentoring experience includes the Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy (EWEMA) and Business Mentor Finland, where I specialise in guiding entrepreneurs through rapid growth and complex transitions. My work with UN Women Europe and Central Asia and the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) program has focused on gender-responsive mentoring (GEDSI and GESI), helping women-led businesses navigate international trade and scale their impact.