Mika Aho

Mika Aho

CEO, Senior Advisor (Data & AI)

Founder and CEO of Data Design, PhD in information and knowledge management, and one of Finland's most experienced data and AI strategists. Over a career of more than 20 years, Mika has helped hundreds of organizations from Finland to New Zealand use data and AI to develop their business: creating new services, streamlining processes and building AI-ready organizations. He bridges business and technology, turning strategic goals into work that delivers real business value.

Articles and talks

Webinar: Data strategy for the AI era
EventOct 2, 2026

Webinar: Data strategy for the AI era

From scattered AI experiments to a managed portfolio. A free webinar with Professio, held in Finnish.

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Responsible AI by Design: Turning EU AI Act Compliance Into an Advantage
AI InsightsJun 23, 2026

Responsible AI by Design: Turning EU AI Act Compliance Into an Advantage

Compliance as a late-stage checklist is slow, painful, and risky. Move Responsible AI into the developer's workflow and the impact assessment gets faster, sharper, and more thorough than the manual process it replaces.

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AI Requires Persistence: Why Few Projects Succeed on the First Attempt
AI InsightsJan 21, 2026

AI Requires Persistence: Why Few Projects Succeed on the First Attempt

When the first implementation didn't work, we had to rethink our approach. The end result exceeded our original expectations.

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AI Strategies Outside the Comfort Zone
Expert TalkNov 16, 2025

AI Strategies Outside the Comfort Zone

Mika Aho explains how implementing AI strategies sometimes takes you outside your comfort zone.

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The Smart Way to Build an AI Innovation Portfolio
AI InsightsAug 13, 2025

The Smart Way to Build an AI Innovation Portfolio

Stop gambling on AI. Start building a strategic portfolio that balances risk and reward.

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Five Truths about AI Strategies
AI InsightsAug 6, 2025

Five Truths about AI Strategies

What every decision-maker should understand before getting started.

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We've Updated Our Brand: Here's Why
NewsJun 1, 2025

We've Updated Our Brand: Here's Why

We’re excited to officially launch our refreshed brand identity, sharpened positioning, and redesigned website!

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M&M Growth Partners Joins to Fuel Data Design's Growth
NewsSep 10, 2024

M&M Growth Partners Joins to Fuel Data Design's Growth

Finnish growth company investor M&M Growth Partners joins to accelerate Data Design’s growth in an advisory role. The collaboration aims to promote Data Design’s business growth and internationalization by leveraging M&M Growth Partners’ extensive experience and expertise.

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Mika Aho, CEO, Senior Advisor (Data & AI)