Jouko Ahvenainen
@jahven.bsky.social
Global entrepreneur, investors, business executive and writer: data analytics, SW, AI and geoeconomics businesses. My target is people can better utilize their own data and get geopolitics tools to understand the world better. In English & en francais.
The strongest advantage in business is to see before others see and to act faster.
At the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025 in Lübeck, I’ll talk about how external intelligence (by @missiongrey.bsky.social) helps companies turn uncertainty into resilience.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
At the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025 in Lübeck, I’ll talk about how external intelligence (by @missiongrey.bsky.social) helps companies turn uncertainty into resilience.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Mission Grey at the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025
(Eine deutsche Zusammenfassung dieses Beitrags finden Sie am Ende des Artikels.) Mission Grey’s Chairman, Jouko Ahvenainen , will deliver a keynote at the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025 ,...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The strongest advantage in business is to see before others see and to act faster.
At the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025 in Lübeck, I’ll talk about how external intelligence (by @missiongrey.bsky.social) helps companies turn uncertainty into resilience.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
At the Deutsch-Finnisches Businessforum 2025 in Lübeck, I’ll talk about how external intelligence (by @missiongrey.bsky.social) helps companies turn uncertainty into resilience.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Heading to São Paulo next week for the Horasis Global Meeting, where I’ll chair a panel on cooperation in a non-cooperative world. Same themes as we work at @missiongrey.bsky.social .
Then in Montevideo and Buenos Aires; happy to meet for discussions there too.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Then in Montevideo and Buenos Aires; happy to meet for discussions there too.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Mission Grey at Horasis Global Meeting 2025 In São Paulo
Next week, leaders from business, government, and academia will gather in São Paulo for the Horasis Global Meeting 2025 . Known as one of the world’s most trusted community for dialogue, Horasis...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Heading to São Paulo next week for the Horasis Global Meeting, where I’ll chair a panel on cooperation in a non-cooperative world. Same themes as we work at @missiongrey.bsky.social .
Then in Montevideo and Buenos Aires; happy to meet for discussions there too.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Then in Montevideo and Buenos Aires; happy to meet for discussions there too.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Welcome Janaki Kates as
@missiongrey.bsky.social
Head of Intelligence.
With nearly 20 years in national security from CIA to briefing U.S. leaders, Janaki will help us democratize external intelligence for businesses, governments & NGOs.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/janaki-... #externalintelligence
@missiongrey.bsky.social
Head of Intelligence.
With nearly 20 years in national security from CIA to briefing U.S. leaders, Janaki will help us democratize external intelligence for businesses, governments & NGOs.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/janaki-... #externalintelligence
Janaki Kates Joins Mission Grey as Head of Intelligence
Mission Grey is proud to announce that Janaki Kates has joined the company as Head of Intelligence. In this role, she will lead Mission Grey’s intelligence strategy, data interpretation frameworks,...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Welcome Janaki Kates as
@missiongrey.bsky.social
Head of Intelligence.
With nearly 20 years in national security from CIA to briefing U.S. leaders, Janaki will help us democratize external intelligence for businesses, governments & NGOs.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/janaki-... #externalintelligence
@missiongrey.bsky.social
Head of Intelligence.
With nearly 20 years in national security from CIA to briefing U.S. leaders, Janaki will help us democratize external intelligence for businesses, governments & NGOs.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/janaki-... #externalintelligence
Exciting update: Dr. Monique Boddington is joining @missiongrey.bsky.social, the external intelligence company, to build our global research partnerships. We’ll bridge academia and real-world external intelligence. www.missiongrey.com/blog/dr-moni...
#externalintelligence #research #riskmanagement
#externalintelligence #research #riskmanagement
Dr. Monique Boddington Joins Mission Grey to Lead University and Research Partnerships
Mission Grey is pleased to announce that Dr. Monique Boddington has joined the organization to lead its cooperation with universities, research institutes, and research programs worldwide. In this...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Exciting update: Dr. Monique Boddington is joining @missiongrey.bsky.social, the external intelligence company, to build our global research partnerships. We’ll bridge academia and real-world external intelligence. www.missiongrey.com/blog/dr-moni...
#externalintelligence #research #riskmanagement
#externalintelligence #research #riskmanagement
Excited to have Kuan Yen Tan join @missiongrey.bsky.social ! From building Europe's leading quantum computer company to now modeling the complexity of the world with us.
Big step forward for our mission. 🌍 www.missiongrey.com/blog/kuan-ye...
#ExternalIntelligence #AI #geopolitics #riskmanagement
Big step forward for our mission. 🌍 www.missiongrey.com/blog/kuan-ye...
#ExternalIntelligence #AI #geopolitics #riskmanagement
IQM Quantum Computers Co-Founder Strengthens Mission Grey’s Drive to Decode an Uncertain World
Mission Grey is proud to announce that Dr. Kuan Yen Tan has joined the company as Head of Models. In this advisory role, he will establish Mission Grey at the forefront of model innovation, turning gl...
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September 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Excited to have Kuan Yen Tan join @missiongrey.bsky.social ! From building Europe's leading quantum computer company to now modeling the complexity of the world with us.
Big step forward for our mission. 🌍 www.missiongrey.com/blog/kuan-ye...
#ExternalIntelligence #AI #geopolitics #riskmanagement
Big step forward for our mission. 🌍 www.missiongrey.com/blog/kuan-ye...
#ExternalIntelligence #AI #geopolitics #riskmanagement
High level scenario analysis from @missiongrey.bsky.social (the External Intelligence Platform) based on the recent events in Poland.
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #Poland #Russia #drones #Ukraine #security
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #Poland #Russia #drones #Ukraine #security
September 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
High level scenario analysis from @missiongrey.bsky.social (the External Intelligence Platform) based on the recent events in Poland.
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #Poland #Russia #drones #Ukraine #security
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #Poland #Russia #drones #Ukraine #security
Launching @missiongrey.bsky.social Guild: To advance its ambitious goals, the external intelligence company launches a distinct network of experts, the Mission Grey Guild. 👉 www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
Mission Grey Guild Brings the Top Experts Together
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With a diverse network of international talents, Mission Grey Inc. strives for strategic analysis, thought leadership and commercial excellence. To advance its ambitious goals,.....
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September 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Launching @missiongrey.bsky.social Guild: To advance its ambitious goals, the external intelligence company launches a distinct network of experts, the Mission Grey Guild. 👉 www.missiongrey.com/blog/mission...
What to conclude from The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China; @missiongrey.bsky.social top level analyses. What is impact on businesses?
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #ShanghaiSummit
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #ShanghaiSummit
September 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What to conclude from The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China; @missiongrey.bsky.social top level analyses. What is impact on businesses?
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #ShanghaiSummit
#geopolitics #externalintelligence #ShanghaiSummit
Serial entrepreneur adds Silicon Valley insight to Mission Grey's global mission. www.missiongrey.com/blog/markus-...
#externalintelligence #AI #geopolitics #Palantir #riskmanagement
#externalintelligence #AI #geopolitics #Palantir #riskmanagement
Markus Lampinen Joins Mission Grey Advisory Board
Mission Grey is proud to welcome Markus Lampinen to its Advisory Board. Markus is an entrepreneur, CEO, and investor with a truly global background. Born in Sweden and raised around the world, he...
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August 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Serial entrepreneur adds Silicon Valley insight to Mission Grey's global mission. www.missiongrey.com/blog/markus-...
#externalintelligence #AI #geopolitics #Palantir #riskmanagement
#externalintelligence #AI #geopolitics #Palantir #riskmanagement
Welcome Jay Tannon to Mission Grey’s Advisory Board.
Decades of PE, M&A & infrastructure + political insight = huge value as we scale the external intelligence platform
“AI-driven, real-time geopolitical insights…”
#AI #Geopolitics #ExternalIntelligence
www.missiongrey.com/blog/jay-tan...
Decades of PE, M&A & infrastructure + political insight = huge value as we scale the external intelligence platform
“AI-driven, real-time geopolitical insights…”
#AI #Geopolitics #ExternalIntelligence
www.missiongrey.com/blog/jay-tan...
Jay Tannon Joins Mission Grey Advisory Board
Mission Grey is proud to welcome Jay Tannon to our Advisory Board. Based in Washington D.C., Jay is a highly accomplished business lawyer with extensive expertise in private equity and M&A,...
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August 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Welcome Jay Tannon to Mission Grey’s Advisory Board.
Decades of PE, M&A & infrastructure + political insight = huge value as we scale the external intelligence platform
“AI-driven, real-time geopolitical insights…”
#AI #Geopolitics #ExternalIntelligence
www.missiongrey.com/blog/jay-tan...
Decades of PE, M&A & infrastructure + political insight = huge value as we scale the external intelligence platform
“AI-driven, real-time geopolitical insights…”
#AI #Geopolitics #ExternalIntelligence
www.missiongrey.com/blog/jay-tan...
Welcome Andrew Ong to @missiongrey.bsky.social Advisory Board!
He’s built fintech & tech businesses from the ground up and knows the Asian markets; a perfect fit as we scale the External Intelligence Company globally.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/andrew-...
#MissionGrey #AdvisoryBoard #Leadership
He’s built fintech & tech businesses from the ground up and knows the Asian markets; a perfect fit as we scale the External Intelligence Company globally.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/andrew-...
#MissionGrey #AdvisoryBoard #Leadership
Andrew Ong Joins Mission Grey Advisory Board
Mission Grey is pleased to announce that Andrew Ong has joined its Advisory Board. The Advisory Board works closely with company leadership to refine strategy, open new partner and customer...
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August 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Welcome Andrew Ong to @missiongrey.bsky.social Advisory Board!
He’s built fintech & tech businesses from the ground up and knows the Asian markets; a perfect fit as we scale the External Intelligence Company globally.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/andrew-...
#MissionGrey #AdvisoryBoard #Leadership
He’s built fintech & tech businesses from the ground up and knows the Asian markets; a perfect fit as we scale the External Intelligence Company globally.
www.missiongrey.com/blog/andrew-...
#MissionGrey #AdvisoryBoard #Leadership
Great to see young talent creating real impact 👏
Aleksi Pikkarainen’s Master’s thesis with @missiongrey.bsky.social turns millions news articles into real-time geopolitical risk tracking using AI.
Read more: www.missiongrey.com/blog/from-ne...
#AI #Geopolitics #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligence
Aleksi Pikkarainen’s Master’s thesis with @missiongrey.bsky.social turns millions news articles into real-time geopolitical risk tracking using AI.
Read more: www.missiongrey.com/blog/from-ne...
#AI #Geopolitics #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligence
From News to Geopolitical Insight – with AI and Sentiment Analysis
As part of Mission Grey’s collaboration with universities and research institutions, Aleksi Pikkarainen completed his Master’s thesis on how to turn news into real-time geopolitical risk indices...
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August 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Great to see young talent creating real impact 👏
Aleksi Pikkarainen’s Master’s thesis with @missiongrey.bsky.social turns millions news articles into real-time geopolitical risk tracking using AI.
Read more: www.missiongrey.com/blog/from-ne...
#AI #Geopolitics #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligence
Aleksi Pikkarainen’s Master’s thesis with @missiongrey.bsky.social turns millions news articles into real-time geopolitical risk tracking using AI.
Read more: www.missiongrey.com/blog/from-ne...
#AI #Geopolitics #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligence
A quick analysis of the US - EU trade deal by @missiongrey.bsky.social. You can get much more accurate and industry specific analyses from the tool, try it.
#Trade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #Export #Import #USA #EU #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligenceCompany
#Trade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #Export #Import #USA #EU #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligenceCompany
July 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A quick analysis of the US - EU trade deal by @missiongrey.bsky.social. You can get much more accurate and industry specific analyses from the tool, try it.
#Trade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #Export #Import #USA #EU #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligenceCompany
#Trade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #Export #Import #USA #EU #MissionGrey #ExternalIntelligenceCompany
Just dropped: Mission Grey’s Trade War Capability Index (TWCI)
A new way to see who’s actually ready for trade wars. Like a spy agency for the global economy; ranking countries by power, resilience & competitiveness.
Smart, bold, and updated. Game on.
#TWCI #MissionGrey #GlobalRisk
A new way to see who’s actually ready for trade wars. Like a spy agency for the global economy; ranking countries by power, resilience & competitiveness.
Smart, bold, and updated. Game on.
#TWCI #MissionGrey #GlobalRisk
July 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Just dropped: Mission Grey’s Trade War Capability Index (TWCI)
A new way to see who’s actually ready for trade wars. Like a spy agency for the global economy; ranking countries by power, resilience & competitiveness.
Smart, bold, and updated. Game on.
#TWCI #MissionGrey #GlobalRisk
A new way to see who’s actually ready for trade wars. Like a spy agency for the global economy; ranking countries by power, resilience & competitiveness.
Smart, bold, and updated. Game on.
#TWCI #MissionGrey #GlobalRisk
In the current global uncertainty, with several military activities, one would typically expect a strong dollar. But not now. Why?
@missiongrey.bsky.social's, the External Intelligence Company, summary attached
#ExternalIntelligence #currencies #FX #geopolitics #investments #USD #EUR #scenarios
@missiongrey.bsky.social's, the External Intelligence Company, summary attached
#ExternalIntelligence #currencies #FX #geopolitics #investments #USD #EUR #scenarios
June 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In the current global uncertainty, with several military activities, one would typically expect a strong dollar. But not now. Why?
@missiongrey.bsky.social's, the External Intelligence Company, summary attached
#ExternalIntelligence #currencies #FX #geopolitics #investments #USD #EUR #scenarios
@missiongrey.bsky.social's, the External Intelligence Company, summary attached
#ExternalIntelligence #currencies #FX #geopolitics #investments #USD #EUR #scenarios
A quick analysis of the Iran - Israel situation and potential impacts on businesses and investments, by Mission Grey.
#ExternalIntelligence #geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #Iran #conflicts
#ExternalIntelligence #geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #Iran #conflicts
June 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A quick analysis of the Iran - Israel situation and potential impacts on businesses and investments, by Mission Grey.
#ExternalIntelligence #geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #Iran #conflicts
#ExternalIntelligence #geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #Iran #conflicts
Just back from Asia. Some notes:
🇰🇷 Korea-Taiwan risks now linked.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India-Pakistan tension high, nuclear risk real.
🇺🇸 US guarantees no longer trusted.
🇪🇺 Europe can’t ignore this.
👉 Real-time info is critical.
Read more at @missiongrey.bsky.social: www.missiongrey.com/blog/asias-g...
#geopolitics
🇰🇷 Korea-Taiwan risks now linked.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India-Pakistan tension high, nuclear risk real.
🇺🇸 US guarantees no longer trusted.
🇪🇺 Europe can’t ignore this.
👉 Real-time info is critical.
Read more at @missiongrey.bsky.social: www.missiongrey.com/blog/asias-g...
#geopolitics
Asia’s Geopolitical Risks Are Everyone’s Business Now; Lessons from Asia
By Jouko Ahvenainen, Chairman & Founder, Mission Grey Inc. Over the past two weeks, I traveled across Asia, visiting South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore, and meeting people from many other...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Just back from Asia. Some notes:
🇰🇷 Korea-Taiwan risks now linked.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India-Pakistan tension high, nuclear risk real.
🇺🇸 US guarantees no longer trusted.
🇪🇺 Europe can’t ignore this.
👉 Real-time info is critical.
Read more at @missiongrey.bsky.social: www.missiongrey.com/blog/asias-g...
#geopolitics
🇰🇷 Korea-Taiwan risks now linked.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India-Pakistan tension high, nuclear risk real.
🇺🇸 US guarantees no longer trusted.
🇪🇺 Europe can’t ignore this.
👉 Real-time info is critical.
Read more at @missiongrey.bsky.social: www.missiongrey.com/blog/asias-g...
#geopolitics
How much can AI know about you, just from your name on a list?
I tested it. One building name list → AI revealed origins, income, education, family types. In minutes.
Full story 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #Privacy #DataEthics #SyntheticData
I tested it. One building name list → AI revealed origins, income, education, family types. In minutes.
Full story 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #Privacy #DataEthics #SyntheticData
How One Photo Can Reveal Who Lives in a Building And How Much They Likely Earn
How the boundaries of privacy, data use and trust in the digital world are being redefined, faster than most people realize.
open.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How much can AI know about you, just from your name on a list?
I tested it. One building name list → AI revealed origins, income, education, family types. In minutes.
Full story 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #Privacy #DataEthics #SyntheticData
I tested it. One building name list → AI revealed origins, income, education, family types. In minutes.
Full story 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #Privacy #DataEthics #SyntheticData
What to expect with the new pope, also in geopolitics, by @missiongrey.bsky.social #pope #vatican #church #geopolitics
May 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What to expect with the new pope, also in geopolitics, by @missiongrey.bsky.social #pope #vatican #church #geopolitics
I'll be in Dubai next week for an event where I’ll be speaking about AI, investments, personal AI twins and geopolitics. I also have a few open slots for meetings, if you’re in town and want to connect!
#AI #Dubai #Investments #AITwin #Geopolitics #RiskManagement
#AI #Dubai #Investments #AITwin #Geopolitics #RiskManagement
May 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I'll be in Dubai next week for an event where I’ll be speaking about AI, investments, personal AI twins and geopolitics. I also have a few open slots for meetings, if you’re in town and want to connect!
#AI #Dubai #Investments #AITwin #Geopolitics #RiskManagement
#AI #Dubai #Investments #AITwin #Geopolitics #RiskManagement
Speaking about AI investments and defendable AI business models, AI Twins and AI to analyze geopolitics: Como Lake, Italy, June. #investment #AI #geopolitics #AITwin #conference #Italy @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Speaking about AI investments and defendable AI business models, AI Twins and AI to analyze geopolitics: Como Lake, Italy, June. #investment #AI #geopolitics #AITwin #conference #Italy @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
Consequences of the Death of the Pope on Geopolitics, @missiongrey.bsky.social's AI expert's summary. One more variable to the complex global situation.
#Pope #Vatican #geopolitics #AI #globalpolitics #CatholicChurch
#Pope #Vatican #geopolitics #AI #globalpolitics #CatholicChurch
April 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Consequences of the Death of the Pope on Geopolitics, @missiongrey.bsky.social's AI expert's summary. One more variable to the complex global situation.
#Pope #Vatican #geopolitics #AI #globalpolitics #CatholicChurch
#Pope #Vatican #geopolitics #AI #globalpolitics #CatholicChurch
AI is not SaaS. From Tool to Teammate.
open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #genAI #teammate #AIteammate #AIexpert #geopolitics #AItwin @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #genAI #teammate #AIteammate #AIexpert #geopolitics #AItwin @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
AI: From Tool to Teammate
AI Is Not SaaS
open.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
AI is not SaaS. From Tool to Teammate.
open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #genAI #teammate #AIteammate #AIexpert #geopolitics #AItwin @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/jouko/p/...
#AI #genAI #teammate #AIteammate #AIexpert #geopolitics #AItwin @missiongrey.bsky.social @prifina.bsky.social
I’ll be speaking about AI, business models, and investments at a Japanese-European event at Vilnius University this Thursday: building AI teammates, AI experts, personal AI twins, and control of data for private AI.
#AI #genAI #data #AITwin #AIteammate #AIexpert #conference #Vilnius
#AI #genAI #data #AITwin #AIteammate #AIexpert #conference #Vilnius
March 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I’ll be speaking about AI, business models, and investments at a Japanese-European event at Vilnius University this Thursday: building AI teammates, AI experts, personal AI twins, and control of data for private AI.
#AI #genAI #data #AITwin #AIteammate #AIexpert #conference #Vilnius
#AI #genAI #data #AITwin #AIteammate #AIexpert #conference #Vilnius
Analyses by @missiongrey.bsky.social Geopolitical AI Expert after the Trump and Zelenskyy meeting.
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Russia #AI #security #military
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Russia #AI #security #military
February 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Analyses by @missiongrey.bsky.social Geopolitical AI Expert after the Trump and Zelenskyy meeting.
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Russia #AI #security #military
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Russia #AI #security #military