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
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.