Jaakko Metsola

Jaakko Metsola is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Department of Business Studies, LUT Business School, LUT University, Lahti, Finland. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, focusing on international business and entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of family firms and SMEs.

His research interests include:

• Internationalization processes of family SMEs
• Network perspectives in international business
• International B2B sales
• Marketing strategies in global contexts

His recent work builds on data from the Academy of Finland-funded IFE project, supervised by Professor Tanja Leppäaho. His doctoral research explored how family-owned small and medium enterprises expand internationally through relational networks.

Jaakko also contributes to academic education by teaching courses in marketing and international business, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience gained from his prior roles in Finnish ICT firms such as Dream Broker and Vainu.

He is actively involved in scholarly communication, with a CV available and an ORCID profile indicating ongoing research output. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the current text, his research trajectory suggests strong alignment with contemporary themes in global entrepreneurship and business-to-business marketing.

Professional Background:

• Post-doctoral Researcher, LUT Business School, LUT University
• PhD in International Business and Entrepreneurship, supervised under Academy of Finland project (IFE)
• Former professional experience in sales and customer management at Dream Broker and Vainu (Finnish ICT companies)