Robin Gustafsson

CEO

Founder of epicMeets and Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Aalto University. Currently on leave to focus on epicMeets, he specializes in factors contributing to impactful meetings and workshops, facilitation techniques, and how to foster playfulness at work. Robin has led many impactful development and strategy workshops for major corporations. He has worked extensively with SMEs, corporate executives, and government officials globally. Reach Robin at +358 40 505 0215.

Thomas Tuominen

Head of Growth

Co-founder of epicMeets with over 25 years of experience in B2B service sales and marketing management, primarily in the corporate events and meetings industry. He has focused on international expansion, building sales teams, and strategic planning. Thomas has worked with companies like Schibsted, Huone, Smarp, and Management Events. He holds an MBA from the University of Northampton. Reach Thomas at +358 40 584 7654.

Nikolai Denissov

CTO

Nikolai is an Estonian versatile professional with extensive experience in management and software engineering, making him a key addition to the EpicMeets founding team. At Ubisecure, he developed expertise in cybersecurity, back-end development, and product backlog management. At VR, he managed distributed teams and back-end sales solutions. With roles at Sulake, CSC, and Tallink Grupp, he honed skills in feature implementation and CI/CD pipeline maintenance. Nikolai holds a Master's from Aalto University.

Nanna Ruotsalainen

Software Developer

Nanna is an exceptional Software Developer at epicMeets, contributing since October 2023. She is pursuing a Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science at Aalto University, expected to graduate in 2026. Nanna has expertise in programming languages like Flutter, Node.js, React.js, and Express.js, along with proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Azure Cosmos DB. Specializing in large language models and AI, she leads a research project testing a novel method for analyzing voice recordings to improve participants' communication and sentiment skills in meetings.

Agnese Bartolucci

UX/UI and Visual Designer

Agnese Bartolucci is a talented visual designer at epicMeets, specializing in user-centric UI/UX designs that enhance meeting experiences. With expertise in data visualization, she simplifies complex concepts, ensuring intuitive, visually engaging interactions. Beyond UI/UX, Agnese shapes the overall visual identity of epicMeets, crafting cohesive visual elements. Her work blends academic research in visual communication with a passion for accessible design, delivering seamless user experiences across all touchpoints.

Erik Langinkoski

3D Designer

Erik is a skilled 3D designer and assistant, currently pursuing a Technical Design degree at Omnia, set to graduate in 2025. At 24, he secured third place in the Taitaja 2023 CAD design competition, showcasing his expertise. Erik has contributed significantly to developing the design language and technical principles at epicMeets. Proficient in tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, and Blender, he is passionate about technology, 3D printing, gaming, and drawing

Mirjami Sipponen-Damonte

Partner & Strategic Advisor

Mirjami is a Partner, Strategic Advisor, and Board Member at epicMeets, where she contributes her deep expertise in facilitation and coaching to shape the company's core products. She advises on developing tools that improve collaboration and learning, ensuring teams benefit from EpicMeets' innovative features. In collaboration with the founding team, Mirjami helps design working templates that enable users to fully engage with the platform’s visual tools.

Bruno Beugrand

Design & Brand advisor

Bruno Beaugrand is a seasoned professional in brand development, sales, and creative direction, focusing strongly on luxury goods and design. As Co-Founder and VP of Sales at Lumi Accessories since 2004, he has driven the brand’s global growth, particularly in Asia, through strategic planning, market analysis, and trend forecasting. Lumi is now present in 27 countries.

As a consultant at Comexposium in Paris, he helped reimagine retail and trade show formats, co-creating a B2B marketplace integrating augmented reality. Earlier, at Tiffany & Co., he led the design and launch of luxury watch collections, coordinating with international teams.

Bruno holds master’s degrees in industrial design and business, and is fluent in French, English, and Mandarin.

Stop the meeting madness

On average, we spend over 20 hours a week on poorly planned or run meetings, which harm creativity and efficiency and lead to reduced innovation and frustration. Imagine a world where that never happens!

12.500€ / week

Disengaged people in inefficient meetings can be costly. As an example, take a 50-person company (avg hourly cost 50€), where each employee spends 5 hours/week in non-productive meetings, which could cost the company 12.500€ /week

Overloaded, disengaged and unfocused

Studies show that 65% of employees agree that meetings prevent them from completing their own work. 45% feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings they attend. Tech has made creating and sending out invites too easy.