Ilkka Paananen
Co-Founder & CEO of Supercell | Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and the First European Tech Unicorn
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Ilkka Paananen is the co-founder and CEO of Supercell, the Finnish gaming company behind global hits like Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. Under his leadership, Supercell became the first European tech startup to reach a $10 billion valuation, pioneering a new era for the European tech ecosystem.
Beyond his work at Supercell, Ilkka is an active investor and mentor, helping other entrepreneurs through his Illusian Founder Office. He also co-founded the We Foundation, focused on improving education.
Ilkka's keynotes offer a unique insider's perspective on building a category-defining company from Finland.
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