Jari A Jaanto

Jari Jaanto is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in product development and mentoring. As Co-Founder and CTO of Ellie Technologies since January 2019, Jari oversees technology strategy and development teams. Additionally, Jari serves as a mentor for Kiuas, a startup accelerator, and the Founder Institute. Jari also contributes as a visiting lecturer at Aalto University School of Science and Technology, focusing on service design and product management. Previous ventures include co-founding Ninchat.com, Heimo Community, and Psykologipalvelu Poiju, with notable accomplishments including the acquisition of Ninchat by Terveystalo and Poiju by Mehiläinen. Jari's educational background encompasses degrees in computer science, economics, business administration, and psychology from prestigious institutions including Aalto University and the University of Helsinki.