Anu Ala-Outinen Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at Nordic Women in Tech Awards

Moder’s Founder Anu Ala-Outinen Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2025

Helsinki, Finland – 10 October 2025 – Moder is proud to announce that its founder, Anu Ala-Outinen, has been honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates women in the Nordic region who drive technological innovation, leadership, and impact across their industries.

The Entrepreneur of the Year category highlights those who have founded or led companies to substantial growth, demonstrated bold vision, and created technology that truly matters. In selecting Ala-Outinen, the award committee applauded her role in transforming Moder into one of the most forward-thinking resort and hospitality tech companies in the Nordics.

“This recognition is not just for me but for the incredible team and community that have believed in the vision from the very beginning. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s the product of trust, collaboration, and the courage to rethink how things should work,” Ala-Outinen said during her acceptance speech.

From Law to Technology Leadership

Before founding Moder, Ala-Outinen built her career in law, acquiring strengths in strategy, negotiation, and governance. She has leveraged these skills to guide Moder through phases of rapid expansion, fostering a corporate culture anchored in innovation, responsibility, and long-term vision.

Redefining Resort Operations

Under her leadership, Moder has reinvented how resorts and hotels manage operations, integrating rooms, activities, guest experiences, and more under a unified system. Beyond entrepreneurship, Ala-Outinen is a dedicated advocate for gender diversity in technology, mentorship, and inclusive growth across the Nordic tech community.