Meet our team
Members
We are a team of dedicated and passionate individuals with aligned goals.
Sofia Lehtola
Operations & Partnerships Lead
Sofia manages partner relationships and ensures each venture has the resources to grow. She keeps teams aligned, removes roadblocks, and helps founders accelerate from concept to launch.
Elias Korpinen
Product Designer
Elias creates clean, intuitive interfaces and visual identities for new ventures. He focuses on clarity, usability, and translating complex flows into seamless user experiences.
Alex Ranta
Venture Architect
Alex blends product strategy with rapid experimentation. He turns early-stage ideas into validated concepts by combining market insight, customer discovery, and fast iteration cycles.
Mei-Lin
AI Systems Engineer
Mei-Lin builds the technical backbone of our prototypes and internal tools. She specializes in AI automation, system integrations, and transforming rough ideas into functioning, scalable MVPs.
SDL IN NUMBERS
We don’t just build fast — we validate fast. Only the strongest ideas survive.
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Validated cases
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FAQ
FAQ
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How does SDL validate ideas so quickly?
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What kind of founders do you work with?
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Can I join the studio as a builder?
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How do experiments become full ventures?
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What makes your process different from an agency or accelerator?
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How does SDL validate ideas so quickly?
02
What kind of founders do you work with?
03
Can I join the studio as a builder?
04
How do experiments become full ventures?
05
What makes your process different from an agency or accelerator?
Meet our team
Members
We are a team of dedicated and passionate individuals with aligned goals.
Sofia Lehtola
Operations & Partnerships Lead
Sofia manages partner relationships and ensures each venture has the resources to grow. She keeps teams aligned, removes roadblocks, and helps founders accelerate from concept to launch.
Elias Korpinen
Product Designer
Elias creates clean, intuitive interfaces and visual identities for new ventures. He focuses on clarity, usability, and translating complex flows into seamless user experiences.
Alex Ranta
Venture Architect
Alex blends product strategy with rapid experimentation. He turns early-stage ideas into validated concepts by combining market insight, customer discovery, and fast iteration cycles.
Mei-Lin
AI Systems Engineer
Mei-Lin builds the technical backbone of our prototypes and internal tools. She specializes in AI automation, system integrations, and transforming rough ideas into functioning, scalable MVPs.
SDL IN NUMBERS
We don’t just build fast — we validate fast. Only the strongest ideas survive.
0+
0+
Validated cases
in multiple different industries.
0
0
Weeks
average time from idea to commercialization
0+
0+
Members
in the SDL network
Companies we have worked with
FAQ
01
How does SDL validate ideas so quickly?
02
What kind of founders do you work with?
03
Can I join the studio as a builder?
04
How do experiments become full ventures?
05
What makes your process different from an agency or accelerator?
Meet our team
Members
We are a team of dedicated and passionate individuals with aligned goals.
Sofia Lehtola
Operations & Partnerships Lead
Sofia manages partner relationships and ensures each venture has the resources to grow. She keeps teams aligned, removes roadblocks, and helps founders accelerate from concept to launch.
Elias Korpinen
Product Designer
Elias creates clean, intuitive interfaces and visual identities for new ventures. He focuses on clarity, usability, and translating complex flows into seamless user experiences.
Alex Ranta
Venture Architect
Alex blends product strategy with rapid experimentation. He turns early-stage ideas into validated concepts by combining market insight, customer discovery, and fast iteration cycles.
Mei-Lin
AI Systems Engineer
Mei-Lin builds the technical backbone of our prototypes and internal tools. She specializes in AI automation, system integrations, and transforming rough ideas into functioning, scalable MVPs.
SDL IN NUMBERS
We don’t just build fast — we validate fast. Only the strongest ideas survive.
0+
0+
Validated cases
in multiple different industries.
0
0
Weeks
average time from idea to commercialization
0+
0+
Members
in the SDL network
Companies we have worked with
FAQ
How does SDL validate ideas so quickly?
What kind of founders do you work with?
Can I join the studio as a builder?
How do experiments become full ventures?
What makes your process different from an agency or accelerator?