Summary
Otso Veisterä is a founder and design technologist based in Helsinki with eight years of experience blending interaction design, human-computer interaction research, and startup building. As founder of The Token Company (YC W26) he focuses on product-led ventures that sit at the intersection of design, cryptography, and usable tooling. His background includes an Entrepreneur in Residence stint at Lifeline Ventures and participation in early-stage cohorts like FR8, giving him hands-on experience with founder formation and rapid product iteration. Trained in HCI and with a strong grounding in physics and mathematics from Otaniemen Lukio, he brings analytical rigor to UX and system design decisions. Otso’s profile suggests a rare mix of design sensibility and technical fluency, often turning complex interaction problems into pragmatic, user-centered solutions. He’s currently deepening his startup network through Y Combinator while continuing to ship founder-led products.
8 years of coding experience
High School Physics and Mathematics, High School Physics and Mathematics at Otaniemen Lukio
Y Combinator
Z Fellows
English, Finnish, Swedish