FINNOVATION Institute today announced that Jacquie Berglund and Erik Halaas will serve as Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) for the 2025–2026 FINNOVATION Fellowship program (Cohort 7). As a new program feature, these EIRs will provide one-on-one leadership and business consulting through regular office hours, giving Fellows personalized support from experienced entrepreneurs, enhancing the Fellowship’s robust mentorship model. This addition aligns with the FINNOVATION Fellowship’s mission to support impact-driven entrepreneurs as they launch sustainable, innovative businesses. As seasoned social innovators, Berglund and Halaas bring complementary expertise to the program. 

FINNOVATION Institute, a champion for changemakers committed to solving systemic problems through the power of business, has announced the newest cohort of fellows for the Discovery Module of the FINNOVATION Fellowship. This dynamic group of 17 entrepreneurs will spend the next several months developing and refining innovative business models designed to address some of today’s most pressing issues.