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- Hannes Heikinheimo@hannes_heiFounder · SpeechlyW22B2B · Helsinki
- Otto Soderlund@ottosoderlundFounder · SpeechlyW22B2B · Helsinki
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Hannes HeikinheimoSpeechlyFounderWinter 2022B2BHelsinki, Finland10https://x.com/hannes_heiOtto SoderlundSpeechlyFounderWinter 2022B2BHelsinki, Finland10https://x.com/ottosoderlund
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Hannes Heikinheimo
Founder·Speechly
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder· not in title
Team size10
BatchWinter 2022
LocationHelsinki, Finland
Company statusAcquired
StageEarly
BIO
A data scientist and an a software engineer. Holds a PhD in Machine Learning from the Aalto University (former Helsinki University of Technology). A seasoned professional in industry grade data applications. Prior to founding Speechly has worked in projects like Apple Siri, Angry Birds, Nokia Music and Google Maps. Has published several original papers on machine learning and data mining in venues like Interspeech, KDD, ICDM and HCOMP.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
No notable employer or school mentioned in the bio.
CredentialsPhD
DisciplineResearcherKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
SpeechlyNatural Language Understanding API for Speech that runs on device
Co-foundersOtto Soderlund@ottosoderlund
