Designer, Kickstarter, Connector, Storyteller

1. TOMI ASTIKAINEN
D E S I G N E R , K I C K S T A R T E R , C O N N E C T O R , S T O R Y T E L L E R

2. D O Y O U S H A R E M Y P A S S I O N S ?
I am currently developing immersive
real-life mystery games and team
building activities for a company called
Beyond Boundaries in Sri Lanka.
However, my two-year contract comes
to an end in May 2018. Open for new
ideas and opportunities, I am looking
for a team where others are smarter
than me – and where everyone works
with passion.
My skill-set is ideal for situations that
call for fresh perspective and creative
solutions. I am a curious generalist who
can connect the dots and connect with
anyone. So, let's connect!
Full name: Tomi-Pekka Astikainen
Born: 11-11-1981 in Lappeenranta, Finland
Current Address:
31/16 First Lane, Narahenpita Rd,
11222 Nawala, Sri Lanka
Status:
Happily
Married
astikainentomi@gmail.com
+94 71 068 2215

3. C O M P E T E N C I E S
Branding
VolunteerCoordination
Campaigning
Service Design
Organizational Development
GraphicDesign
Recruitment
HRD
Social Entrepreneurship
Sales
DesignThinking
Facilitation
Partnerships
Presentations
Networking
Project Management
Training
Social Media
Public Speaking
Conceptualization
Leadership
Team Development
Coaching
Writing
Strategy
Public Relations
DigitalMarketing
WebDesign
Storytelling
CRM
Event Management
“Tomi is a truly innovative and inspiring person to work with.
Tomi has exceptional leadership skills with an ability to see the big picture.
In addition to extensive business skills, Tomi has a true passion
to make the world a better place.”
Janne Ruohisto, Intunex CEO (Business Partner)
Through some 400 assignments in Europe, Asia, Middle East
and Africa I have gained a genuine global perspective and an
ability to work and communicate with diverse audiences.

4. M Y C U R R E N T R O L E
B E Y O N D B O U N D A R I E S G L O B A L ( P V T ) L T D
I am helping this Sri Lankan company to re-focus,
rejuvenate and re-energize its business.
I lead the strategy, create marketing materials,
get more business, co-design experiences with the
clients and function as a lead facilitator.
Company website: www.bb.lk Profile: DOWNLOAD
G a m e C h a n g e r
Key Learning Points:
Real-life game design;
Strategic leadership;
Service innovation,
Web and graphic design;
Digital marketing;
Content writing;
Facilitator development;
Business development.
BeyondBoundariesGlobalPvtLtd
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration: 06 / 2016 - present
Business: Team Bonding,
Expeditions, Incentives.

5. Movies & Series
Badminton
Growing
Writing
Ultimate
Travel
Cooking
Disc Golf
Graphic Design
Games
Good Talks
M Y I N T E R E S T S

6. A G I L E M I N D S E T
C E O
Key Learning Points:
Inventors’ mindset;
Cultural change towards
open collaboration;
Building up a wildly
networked business;
Being me without a role;
Creating a start-up
offering in challenging
business climate.
InventionCenterLtd
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 01 / 2015 - 11 / 2015
Business: Inventor support.
C E O & F o u n d e r
Key Learning Points:
Building a community for
social innovation;
Founding a start-up;
Sourcing international
talent with no money;
Strategic leadership;
Lobbying for a cause:
Networking
Relationship management;
Solutions for social change.
Feelovation
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 02 / 2008 - 09 / 2009
Business: Social Entrepreneurship.
C o n s u l t a n t
Key Learning Points:
Strategy & Leadership;
Playful and participatory
adult learning methods;
Design and facilitation of
strategy processes and
leadership trainings;
Development of a micro-
enterprise;
Relationship management;
Service design and product
development.
UnleashTalentINC
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration: 08 / 2006 - 01 / 2008
Business: Leadership training.
D i r e c t o r
Key Learning Points:
Managing and leading a
virtual team;
Sales and marketing;
Diversity in teamwork;
Running a non-profit
organization without
financial incentives;
Strategic leadership;
Self-awareness & character.
AIESECinFinland
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 05 / 2005 - 05 / 2006
Business: Leadership development.
My current post is by no means the only time I have worked in a start-up
environment. Below are some past experiences that have shaped me to understand
the value of "releasing early and releasing often" – the agile start-up mindset.

7. K i c k s t a r t e r
Key Learning Points:
Strategy, branding and
concept design to save and
renew the farm;
Web presence and
volunteer recruitment;
Organic farming and
facility management;
Campaigning for a cause.
TheMonkeyFarm
Location: Costa Rica
Duration: 11 / 2013 - 01 / 2014
Business: Organic Farming.
C a m p a i g n M a n a g e r
Key Learning Points:
Virtual recruitment and
team building of volunteers;
Communicating the
importance of cis- and
trans-gender equality;
Use of social media tools to
create worldwide buzz;
Social media campaign
planning & crowdfunding.
TransAmbassadors
Location: Virtual (Global)
Duration: 06 / 2014 - 08 / 2014
Business: Advocacy for Equality.
W o r k e r
Key Learning Points:
Care for the land;
Organic farming methods;
Physical labour;
Teamwork;
Attention to detail;
Cooking.
Variousorganicfarms
Turkey, Mexico, El Salvador,
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Duration: 10 / 2012 - 01 / 2014
Business: Organic Farming.
W r i t e r & D e s i g n e r
Variousprojects
Location: Virtual
Duration: 06 / 2010 - 05 / 2014
Business: Storytelling.
Key Learning Points:
Virtual collaboration;
Web design;
CMS (Joomla &
Wordpress);
SEO & Analytics;
Translation, proofreading &
editing content;
Creative writing.
YEARSONTHEROAD
Moneyless lifestyle inspired me to write three books:
"Mind Your Elephant", "The Sunhitcher" and "Rich Without Money".
http://astikainen.wordpress.com
I lived 4 years without money, by choice,
hitch-hiking more than 200,000 km
in 42 countries. I learned to get along
with just about anyone, without fear,
to solve problems constantly and to be
fine with uncertainty. This was the best
entrepreneurship school imaginable.
2010-2014

8. O f f i c e C l e r k
Key Learning Points:
Humility;
Serving your team;
Mingling and contacts;
Basic office tasks;
Working outdoors
Pohjois-KarjalanKTK
Location: Joensuu, Finland
Duration: 04 / 2000 - 07 / 2001
Business: Landscaping & transport.
E d i t o r i n C h i e f
Key Learning Points:
Interviewing;
Layout design;
Image editing (Photoshop);
Captivating writing style;
Organizing volunteer staff;
Speaking my mind in public
and standing my ground.
StudentUnionofLUT
Location: Lappeenranta, Finland
Duration: 01 / 2002 - 08 / 2003
Business: Communications.
I n f o r m a t i o n O f f i c e r
Key Learning Points:
Launching a new brand-
aligned staff magazine;
Strategic intra-company
communication;
Public relations;
Multinational business
operations;
Following my heart (saying
"no" to a lucrative job offer).
StoraEnso
Location: Imatra, Finland
Duration: 05 / 2003 - 08 / 2003
Business: Paper and packaging.
F a c i l i t a t o r
Key Learning Points:
Outdoors team building
and management training;
Handling large
multinational audiences;
Combining work and fun:
The use of storytelling to
deliver a message.
WildDrift
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration: 02 / 2008 - 09 / 2009
Business: Team Building.
M Y B U B B L Y P A S T

9. 1 . A D E P T 2 . M A S T E R 3 . N A V I G A T O R
E D U C A T I O N
Another prime specimen from the world-acclaimed Finnish education system? No, I'm not. The buggers
revamped everything only after I had muddled through the "old school". The formal education taught me
one thing: don't take anything at face value. It made me a bit of a rebel. It made me understand that if I
was to become all that I can be I would have to learn the lessons in the school of life.
Business Administration Degree
@ Joensuu Vocational Institute
Joensuu, Finland – 1997 - 2000
A high school degree combined
with a vocational degree in
business administration.
Major: Marketing
Thesis: "Brand as equity"
Inter-cultural Navigators
@ British Council
Helsinki, Finland – 2009
Intensive 6-month course in:
Inter-cultural dialogue
Diversity management
Ubuntu philosophy
Systems thinking
Transformational leadership
Appreciative Inquiry
Master of Science
@ LUT
Lappeenranta, Finland – 01-06
Masters degree in Economics and
Business Administration.
Major:
Organizations and Management
Minors:
Supply Chain Management
Knowledge Management
Thesis: "Diversity management
and team leadership in a
non-profit organization."

10. “Tomi was able to take over the news paper publication process rapidly.
Not only was he working independently and efficiently right from the
beginning but he also took effort to modernize the editorial line.”
Petteri Hietavirta
Editor-in-chief, Teekkarilehti Aalef
“Tom's results orientation and ability to inspire people were a crucial factor in
turning around the internship sales results of AIESEC in Finland.
His efforts helped the organization reach a level not seen
for the past six years – with a growth rate of over 100%.”
Janne Asmala
President, AIESEC in Finland
"Tomi gave me and my farm a whole new direction. He took The Monkey
Farm from concept to reality, launched a publicity campaign and helped us
get all the resources we needed. He worked tirelessly, from before dawn to
well after sundown. He was totally committed. This enabled dozens of
volunteers to join the fun, even after he was gone."
Vicki Conley
The Farm Owner
“Tomi organised the crowd-funding project and pretty much the whole
TransAmbassadors structure. I’ve never seen anyone working so productively,
effectively and sharply in my whole life. His contacts are also incomprehensibly
wide throughout the planet. Tomi is just something else! He is easy to work
with and I can highly recommend him to anyone in such work.”
Jaakko Jaskari
CEO, Jaskari Worldwide Ltd
Get in touch:
astikainentomi@gmail.com
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