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Meet the foundersbehind Verbal.

Olli Bergman and Mikko Pennanen built Verbal Oy to connect the right speakers and hosts with the people who need them, with honesty, speed, and a decade of industry relationships. When we give our word, we keep it. That is the Finnish way, and it is how we work.

Olli Bergman, Founder, Verbal Oy

Founder

Olli Bergman

Olli brings more than a decade of speaker-industry experience to clients, speakers, and hosts alike. He has been central to developing speaker services in Finland and building strong relationships with companies and performers.

His particular strength is listening carefully to client needs and finding exactly the right speakers and hosts to make events meaningful and memorable. His expertise spans both speaker representation and the demands of event production, always aiming to exceed expectations and ensure performers succeed.

Working with Olli means customer-centricity, quality, and a deep understanding of the events industry. Get in touch.

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Mikko "Kukkis" Pennanen, Founder, Verbal Oy

Founder

Mikko "Kukkis" Pennanen

Mikko Pennanen is a versatile voice in the speaker world with years of industry experience and a passion for keeping IT systems running. A true nerd at heart, his specialties also include Google search optimisation and advertising.

As co-founder of Verbal Oy, Mikko brings technical expertise and marketing skills that complement each other. In the Salesforce world he has seen a wide range of sales and customer-service processes, and now puts that knowledge to work every day. Serving clients well and keeping promises is one of the values that guides his work at Verbal.

Mikko also has more than 20 years of experience in clown and comedy acts with Jerobeam Salakyttä Team, where he is known as Kaaleppi "Kukkis" Kukkakeppi. With Mikko, laughter is often closer than you'd expect, a twinkle in the eye is more rule than exception.

He who has had the most fun in life wins.
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About · Verbal

Finland's most sought-after keynotes.

A Nordic bureau with international reach, bringing Finnish wisdom and knowledge to people who want clarity, depth, and speakers they remember.

Vision

Verbal is the most respected partner in the speaker industry.

Mission

We help our clients deliver successful events.

Values

Enthusiasm, honesty, respect, and fairness. When we promise something, we keep it. That is the Finnish standard.

This international site is Verbal's curated desk for Finland's most in-demand keynote speakers: not a catalogue, but a short bench we know in person. These are the Finnish voices global clients ask for by name: Nordic wisdom, Nordic knowledge, and perspectives from one of the Nordics' most trusted corners.

There is a reason international clients trust Finnish partners: when a Finn gives their word, they keep it. No fine print, no vanishing after the handshake. Sisu, that quiet grit to stay the course when the work gets hard, is what keeps Verbal on the road, long after the easy wins are done.

We believe every event deserves a performer who moves people: someone who sparks ideas and creates a genuine connection with the audience. We focus purely on speakers and hosts, with no extra services layered on top, so you get exactly the right person for your event.

Customer-centricity is at the heart of what we do. Every event and every audience is different, which is why our speakers and hosts tailor their delivery to your goals, whether it's an internal meeting, a seminar, or a large public event.

Our work is built on transparency and honest communication. We aim for long-term client relationships and to be a trusted partner for event organisers across the Nordics and beyond, from inspiring keynotes to smooth hosting on stage.

Booking inquiry

Tell us about your event.

Share the date, audience, and goals, or ask us to recommend a speaker. We reply within one business day.

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    Tell us

    Date, audience, format, and what success looks like. One short note.

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    We confirm

    Availability, speaker fee, and travel, within a day.

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    You meet

    Briefing, prep, and a keynote that lands.

For Finnish speakers and hosts, visit verbal.fi.

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Pick a name if you already know who you want, or leave it open and we'll suggest the best fit.

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Reply within 1 business day · Inquiry goes directly to Verbal Oy · No obligation.