--- kleoverse_profile: "janvalkonen" identity_version: "kv_9e16ce462bffa72d657a9d2b" generated_at: "2026-10-02T04:26:35.715832+00:00" canonical_profile: "https://kleoverse.com/im/janvalkonen" --- # Jan Valkonen > Professional identity powered by Kleoverse. ## Professional Identity Building something new Entrepreneurial technology executive and former Head of AI recognized as a leading AI enabler in the Finnish AI Landscape 2025. My goal is to organize and unify each individual's digital experience, transforming fragmented accounts, apps, and data into a seamless, user-owned Adaptive Profile that is intelligent, adaptive, and empowering. Location: Joensuu, Finland ## Current Work ### Founder — Progny Jul 1, 2026–Present Building Progny, an Adaptive Profile platform designed to replace static resumes and fragmented professional identities with living, evidence-based profiles.Progny helps individuals, communities, organizations, and AI systems understand people through verified experiences, skills, achievements, projects, and real-world evidence rather than self-reported claims alone.The platform combines adaptive profiles, evidence verification, AI-powered profile agents, and contextual sharing to create a more accurate and trustworthy representation of human potential. ### Chairman of the Board — Kleoverse 24.07.2024–Present Provide strategic oversight and governance for Kleoverse, a technology platform focused on next-generation professional identity and data infrastructure.The platform was originally built for a global Web3 professional network with 100k+ users, evolving into a broader ecosystem connecting verified digital identity, AI, and real-world opportunities. ## Experience ### Founder — ForteAI 2022-11-01–2026-04-01 Revolutionized the talent and recruitment landscape with a user-first AI and machine-learning platform. Developed Contextually Adaptive Profiles and AI Swarm Intelligence. ### Founder — Bunch Work 2021-01-01–2024-06-01 Advised clients on digital transformation strategies, talent acquisition, and AI integration into business operations. ### Head of Strategic Partnerships — Mindtitan 2020-06-01–2022-10-01 Led strategic partnerships to position MindTitan as a key player in AI innovation, fostering collaborations with industry leaders. ### Head of Artificial Intelligence — HiQ Plc 2019-12-01–2020-10-01 Led AI strategy and delivery, helping organizations adopt machine learning and data-driven technologies. ### Business Development Consultant / Data Science — Ambientia 2019-03-01–2019-12-01 Led the development of AI and analytics capabilities, driving internal innovation and delivering intelligent solutions. ### Co-founder / CEO — Aisti Analytics 2016-01-01–2019-12-01 Directed growth and strategic development, overseeing all aspects of business operations, sales, and team management. ### Founder / CEO — Volisor 2005-02-01–2017-08-01 Provided strategic consulting across diverse industries, including marketing, construction, internationalization, and cosmetics R&D. ### Founder / CEO — A.S.A.P Group 2001-09-01–2005-01-01 Played a key role in transforming a transport company by modernizing operations and introducing a customer-first approach. ### Business Development Consultant — Arthur Andersen & Co. 1999-08-01–2001-09-01 Led the development of a global video conferencing system and a centralized warehouse database for Telia Corporation. ## Demonstrated Capabilities ### Business Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Product Innovation Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Team Building Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Leveraging AI in Business Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Figma Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Creative Thinking Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Graphic Design Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Problem-Solving Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Project Management Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmapping Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Strategic Partnerships Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Cross-Functional Leadership Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI & Software Product Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Ecosystem Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Machine learning Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Community empowerment Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### UI / UX Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Reading construction blueprints Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Powertools Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Product Strategy & Category Design Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### New Business Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Knowledge Graphs & System Mapping Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### HR Tech Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### People management Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Heavy machinery Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI Systems Design & Multi-Agent Architectures Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI Systems Architecture Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Product Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI Talent Solutions Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI Product Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### AI Innovation Lead Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Business Innovation & Development Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Partnerships & Ecosystem Building Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Entrepreneurship Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Marketing Strategy Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Product Management Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Start-ups Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ### Claude Supported by approved public professional records: - Listed in the public professional identity; supporting evidence may be inspected on Kleoverse. ## Achievements - Google Analytics — Google (2017-01-01) ## Education - Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University of Eastern Finland (2008-01-01–2010-12-31) - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — Inholland University of Applied Sciences (1996-01-01–1999-12-31) - European Business Administration (EBA) — Inholland University of Applied Sciences (1996-01-01–1999-12-31) - Business Administration — University of Wolverhampton (1997-01-01–1998-12-31) - Marketing management — Rastor Institution (1993-01-01–1994-12-31) - Carpenter — Helsinki Municipal Education (1991-01-01–1993-12-31) ## Public Evidence - ForteAI - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding - North karelia growth fund co-investors - Jan Valkonen Email & Phone Number - Jan Valkonen - Founder @PROGNY | Building the identity ... - ForteAI Acquires Kleoverse, Uniting Forces to Transform ... - ForteAI company information, funding & investors - Jan Valkonen - Kleoverse Information - Kleoverse - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding - Kleoverse - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding - Jan Valkonen - Founder @PROGNY | Building the identity ... - Jan Valkonen - Founder @PROGNY | Building the identity ... - ForteAI's smart resume service revolutionises the job ... - ForteAI - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding - Jan Valkonen - Founder / CEO @ ForteAI - Jan Valkonen - Founder / CEO @ ForteAI - Jan Valkonen - Founder / CEO @ ForteAI - Jan Valkonen Email & Phone Number - Finland's easiest city for businesses? - Jan Valkonen - Senior product and innovation leader - Jan Valkonen - Senior product and innovation leader - Jan Valkonen - Senior product and innovation leader - TikTok - Founder — Progny — Profile experience entry — Founder - Founder — ForteAI — Profile experience entry — Founder - Founder — ForteAI — Tenure window — 22.11.2022 – Mar 26, 2026 - Founder — ForteAI — Position detail — Recognized as a leading AI enabler in the Finnish AI Landscape 2025. - Chairman of the Board — Kleoverse — Profile experience entry — Chairman of the Board - Chairman of the Board — Kleoverse — Tenure window — 24.07.2024 – Present - Profile experience entry — Founder - Profile experience entry — Founder - Tenure window — 22.11.2022 – Mar 26, 2026 - Position detail — Recognized as a leading AI enabler in the Finnish AI Landscape 2025. - Profile experience entry — Chairman of the Board - Tenure window — 24.07.2024 – Present - Profile headline and summary - Primary website - LinkedIn - X - Substack - Medium ## Provenance Generated dynamically from the current public Kleoverse professional identity. Generated: 2026-10-02T04:26:35.715832+00:00 Identity version: kv_9e16ce462bffa72d657a9d2b ## Contact / Interaction Use Kleoverse to request contact. ## Kleoverse Human profile: https://kleoverse.com/im/janvalkonen