Pekka Laurila
Pekka Laurila is a Finnish entrepreneur and co-founder of ICEYE, a pioneering satellite imaging company founded in 2012 while he and his partner were students at Aalto University. ICEYE specializes in developing and operating a constellation of synthetic aperture radar satellites that provide real-time imaging capabilities from space. The company gained significant recognition in 2022 for its role in supporting the Ukrainian military with satellite imagery to monitor Russian troop movements. Laurila's work has positioned ICEYE as a key player in the defense and aerospace sectors, attracting substantial investments and partnerships, including a recent deal with the Polish government.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 101,768 | $1,500,000 | 1,059$ |
| Totals | 1 | 144,104,080 | 101,768 | $1,500,000 | 1,059$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Russia:
Pekka Laurila co-founded ICEYE with Rafal Modzewski while they were studying at Aalto University.
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