E-learning company Academy of Brain is expanding internationally. Innovation consultancy company Spinverse and venture capital fund Gorilla Capital invest in the company which was previously owned by its management. Two new members join Academy of Brain\u2019s board – Pii Kotilainen who has worked as an HR manager in several large corporations (Nokia, Outokumpu, Huhtam\u00e4ki) and a representative from Spinverse.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have observed the international education market and seen that the situation is very similar to Finland. When it comes to learning, people need personalization and flexibility. The world is lacking high-quality trainings that responds to these needs, so we are expanding internationally,\u201d states CEO Toni Toivanen from Academy of Brain.<\/p>\n
“Robotization and artificial intelligence are creating changes in our working lives. Humans can compete against the machines with better interpersonal skills, which is why these skills need to be constantly developed,\u201d, founder and chairman of the board at Spinverse, Pekka Korponen.<\/p>\n
Academy of Brain trainings has proven of interest to Finnish corporations who are going through changes or rapidly automating their activities. The role of employees and their required skills are changing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are going through an enormous change where people need new types of skills for leadership, motivation, and stress management. Academy of Brain\u2019s trainings are at their best level ever. This is the right time to support them in expanding to international markets\u201d, states Petri Lehmuskoski from Gorilla Capital.<\/p>\n
Academy of Brain focuses on online trainings. Online trainings are becoming more common as participating in these is more flexible and cost-efficient when compared to traditional classroom lessons. Participants can choose the time and place suitable for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are happy to use their time for something interesting and developing, for example, on podcasts, audio-books, and online trainings. Traditional classroom education is significantly less exciting,\u201d Toivanen explains.<\/p>\n
Academy of Brain will produce new materials in both Finnish and English.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe start with English as it is the market with the greatest need for our services. English versions allow us to reach a large share of our target audience,\u201d states Toivanen.<\/p>\n
Academy of Brain develops working life soft skills with online trainings. The company\u2019s trainings give participants tools for better focusing and recovering. They improve people’s interaction and management skills, as well as their way of handling pressure. Academy of Brain\u2019s experts combine brain studies, psychology, and management studies to create interdisciplinary educational material. Academy of Brain\u2019s clients includes leading companies from various fields, universities, and vocational higher education institutions.<\/i><\/p>\n
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Additional information: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Toni Toivanen, CEO<\/p>\n <\/p>\n +358 40 5314647<\/p>\n <\/p>\n toni.toivanen@academyofbrain.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n