G-Boats
Based on Paavo Pietola’s insight about the future of boating in 2015, G-Boats Oy was founded 2017. The first three prototypes were constructed effectively during the following period.
We believe the time is right for a fully electric steering system and digital operating system.
VISION
Boating has been slow to evolve but now the technology and the consumers are ready for the change. We see ourselves among the key operators in bringing boating industry into an era of smarter, safer and more ecological lifestyle for the consumer. We will provide a future-proof system that will be completed with full electric propulsion.
MISSION
We aim to be a frontrunner in bringing sustainable boating to people.
Team
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Mika Harju
Product Engineering
ManagerEngineering Chief with decades of experience on mastering complex product programs. Trimaran sailor at heart.
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Paavo Pietola
Founder, Head of Innovation and Design
Internationally awarded designer and innovator with years of experience in managing positions within fields of Design and Technology. Sailor and entrepreneur since always.
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Veli Eloranta
Co-Founder, Member of the Board, CEO
Experienced professional in International business development and financing.
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JP Siili
Partner, Member Of The Board, Story
Award winning content creator in film, television and commercials.
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Jukka Valkonen
Partner
20 years of experience in contemporary art business in sales and marketing.
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Pertti Lukander
Partner
Innovation team builder, sailing enthusiasts, Finland lead for Nokia Bell Labs.
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Carl Krause
Partner, Member of the Board
Years of international business and management experience. A keen sailor and boater who has brought a motor boat to the market.
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Johannes Väänänen
Partner, System Architecture and Technology
Inventor and algorithm wizard.
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Toni Leinonen
System Software
SW & HW guru with +20 years of experience on broad variety of embedded systems combining customised HW and SW.