Lauri Svan is a Helsinki-based co-founder and software craftsman with 14 years of experience building cloud and mobile services and leading product-focused teams. He combines hands-on engineering—from customer insight to optimized machine code—with strategic leadership as a Contract CTO and partner, helping early-stage products scale into profitable businesses. Lauri excels at navigating ambiguity and bridging diverse work cultures, using design thinking and lean startup methods to validate ideas quickly. His background spans technical leadership roles at SC5 and Tieto, multiple co-founder stints, and deep involvement in recruiting and shaping software organisations. He brings a rare mix of fine-grained technical attention and business curiosity, often exploring non-software angles when ideating new ventures.
14 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts, Master of Arts at Taideteollinen korkeakoulu - Konstindustriella högskolan
Master’s Degree, Master’s Degree at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
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