Mikko Martikainen
Creative Director in Helsinki, Finland
Mikko is an experienced entrepreneur and technical creative with a wide range of experience in VR/AR and VFX. He began his career as a Software Developer, but quickly moved into the 3D Art & Computer Graphics space, working for companies in London & Helsinki like The Mill, Method Studios, and Finish.
In 2010, he began his first foray into the world of Entrepreneurship, founding the AR, VR, & VFX creative consultancy, Miculeney LTD, which is still in operation today. His experience as an entrepreneur and in Executive roles includes the company Sayduck LTD, which he Co-Founder and served as CEO, as well as a stint as CTO at full stack VR studio Mandala VR LTD in Helsinki.
Currently,Mikkoholds the position of Creative Technical Director & Partner at There’s NoSpoon, a full stack VR company in Helsinki, as well as Here Be Dragons in LosAngeles. He balances these two positions in addition to his work with hisconsultancy, Miculeney.
He has worked in creative and technical roles for brands like Sony Playstation,Adidas, Xbox, Samsung, Tiger Beer, Mastercard and others in various studiosaround the world.