Peter Vesterbacka (FI)

Peter Vesterbacka isn’t just an entrepreneur—he’s a cultural architect who’s helped put Finnish creativity on the global map. With a rare ability to turn bold ideas into living, breathing movements, he’s been behind some of the most iconic initiatives to emerge from Finland’s creative scene: Slush, Startup Sauna, Mobile Monday, and the global phenomenon Angry Birds.

Known as the Mighty Eagle, Peter reimagined what a game could be—transforming it into a universe of design, storytelling, and playful rebellion that touched every corner of the planet. He builds worlds, not just companies. Brands that feel alive. Communities that move like art.

Whether co-creating branded cultural platforms or sketching infrastructure dreams like the Finest Bay Area tunnel, Peter brings fearless energy and poetic clarity to every project. He’s proof that leadership in the creative industries isn’t about hierarchy—it’s about vision, experimentation, and getting things done with heart.

Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, Peter now also teaches innovation at Tongji University in China—shaping future generations of boundary-pushers and dreamers.

For artists, designers, makers and doers, Peter’s story is a reminder: creative work can shift culture. And yes, it can go global.