Joel Lindholm
CEO, Co-Founder
Under Ytan Ab
Mariehamn, Finland
CEO and Co-founder working in the blue economy with innovation, multidisciplinary strategic development and nature-based solutions for marine environments.
About me
Combining a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and boat-building training with 10+ years in Åland restaurant management, I now lead Under Ytan Ab in regenerative marine restoration via macroalgae. My expertise is enriched by leadership roles, Chairman of Finnish Nature & Environment, municipal council politician, and a passion for continuous self-study in sustainability and meditation. Recreationally, I enjoy sailing and free diving.
My organisation
We are pioneers in several areas: Regenerative measures and restoration via algae, seaweed and mussels is uncharted territory in the Baltic Sea. There is a locked in potential for new industries. This requires the development of new cultivation techniques. Product development of the raw material. Simple measurement methods to ensure that increased biodiversity and biodiversity are stimulated.
Our goal is just like yours – a cleaner ocean. Our idea – implementation of robust and sustainable ecosystems to develop exciting products from. You can actually taste the first ones right now
Skills
- Food and food development
- Blue Economy
- bioeconomy
- Regenerative business models
- circular economy
- Marine policy and governance
- leadership
- marine restoration
- Seaweed farming in the Baltic Sea
- Nature Finance
- Biodiversity Credits
- multi-use
- innovation
- project management
Interests
- Blue Economy
- Food and food development
- citizen engagement
- R&D
- innovation
- networking
- partnerships
- project participation
- marine restoration
- marine monitoring
- blue bioeconomy
- New initiatives in the blue economy
- Fish habitat restoration
- Seaweed farming in the Baltic Sea
Speaker sessions (2)
Thursday, 25 April 2024
11:00 - 12:45
Sustainable Products from the Ocean: Companies/Product samples from the region
- Business Support
Meet the entrepreneuers and product developers who are bringing innovative sustainable products to the market!
Friday, 26 April 2024
09:00 - 10:45
Nurturing the regional innovation ecosystem: What is on offer for companies? What are easy ways to improve existing support measures and increase their uptake?
- Business Support
This workshop will explore what startups and companies need to create and spur innovation.