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Maija Itkonen.

Co-Founder & CEO · Onego Bio · 🇫🇮 Finland
Co-Founder & CEO
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Maija Itkonen is co-founder and CEO of Helsinki-based Onego Bio, which produces bioidentical egg-white protein (Bioalbumen) via precision fermentation. A third-time founder, she previously co-founded wireless-charging company PowerKiss and plant-protein pioneer Gold&Green Foods, maker of Pulled Oats.

Details.

Current roleCo-Founder & CEO
CompanyOnego Bio
Year started role2022
Country🇫🇮 Finland
NationalityFinnish
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Notable achievements.

  • Received FDA GRAS 'no questions' letter for Bioalbumen (2025)
  • Secured Jefferson County (Wisconsin) site for flagship US manufacturing facility (March 2025)
  • Previously co-founded Gold&Green Foods (Pulled Oats) and PowerKiss

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