Expert Session (Caeden Noël): Hope comes from unleashing young ambition

​This one is about FR8, the Helsinki residency for young mavericks pursuing deep-tech and first-principles ideas. The session is a lens on what the next generation is capable of, and why that's grounds for real optimism in how we invest in the future.

​At 15, Caeden left home and boarded a plane to Finland. He spent most of high school working on projects and doing experimental work on Aalto's campus. At 17, he dropped out of high school to join the founding team of FR8 and help build the institution for young technical mavericks at the frontier.

​About Expert Sessions

​Between Ripple sessions, you'll find Expert Corners around the venue where researchers, founders, operators, and practitioners share what they're seeing from the front lines. These are short, focused talks designed to introduce new ideas, challenge assumptions, and spark conversations that continue throughout the day.