Antti Martikainen

CEO

Virtual Dawn

Antti is a renaissance man who has made an exit from HR business, led multi million projects, worked with multiple industries and is now leading a tech startup that pioneers XR and AI content creation. Taken part or led multiple software projects from gaming, art, experimental research to education simulations. AI developer and business owner of Virtual Twilight AI Companion engine.

Articles by Antti Martikainen (1)

A young woman is immersed in a virtual reality experience, exploring digital networking.

Arena Pro

16.3.2026

Tuulia Kiilavuori, Minna Silvennoinen, Antti Martikainen

When the classroom turns virtual: Teacher students practising challenging interactions with an AI-driven simulated student

16.3.2026

Tuulia Kiilavuori, Minna Silvennoinen, Antti Martikainen

Education and Learning Technology and Industry

This article explores how VR- and AI-based simulations were piloted in an internationally oriented teacher education program in Finland. Simulations enabled teacher students to practice and reflect on managing emotionally challenging classroom interactions and reflect on their professional identity and pedagogical principles.