Riku Kukkonen is the Chief Sales Officer and Co-Founder of Capalo AI, a sustainable technology company focused on maximizing the lifetime value of large-scale standalone and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). With a background in computer science and artificial intelligence, Riku initially played a key role in developing the Capalo Zeus VPP, a fully automated, multi-market trading and optimization platform that intelligently allocates BESS and hybrid park capacity across ancillary and wholesale markets to capture the highest possible returns in real-time.

Combining deep technical expertise with a customer-first approach, Riku helps energy developers and asset owners turn complex BESS technology into profitable, high-performing projects across the region. His work bridges advanced AI capabilities with practical commercial value, driving the transition toward more efficient and resilient energy systems.