Jouni Lintu
Co-founder of Kelluu (2018); an early press release named him CEO before Janne Hietala took that title in 2022, and he now focuses on R&D/science leadership.
Jouni Lintu founded the Finnish edtech company Opinsys in 2003, building Linux-based open-source IT systems for public schools, and served as its CIO before moving to board chair in 2018 to co-found Kelluu with Janne Hietala and Jiri Jormakka. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology from LUT University. At Kelluu he served as CEO from its 2018 founding until October 2022, when Janne Hietala took over as CEO and Lintu moved into his current Lead Scientist / R&D role.
Overview
- Role
- Co-Founder & Lead Scientist, Kelluu
- Based in
- Finland
- Prior experience
- Opinsys
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Frequently asked
- Who is Jouni Lintu?
- Jouni Lintu founded the Finnish edtech company Opinsys in 2003, building Linux-based open-source IT systems for public schools, and served as its CIO before moving to board chair in 2018 to co-found Kelluu with Janne Hietala and Jiri Jormakka. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology from LUT University. At Kelluu he served as CEO from its 2018 founding until October 2022, when Janne Hietala took over as CEO and Lintu moved into his current Lead Scientist / R&D role.
- What is Jouni Lintu's role?
- Jouni Lintu is Co-Founder & Lead Scientist, Kelluu, based in Finland.
- Where did Jouni Lintu work before?
- Jouni Lintu's prior roles include Opinsys.
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Kelluu was founded in 2018 by Janne Hietala, Jiri Jormakka, and Jouni Lintu; Lintu focuses on research and development
Tech Funding News: NATO-backed Kelluu secures €15M to tackle hybrid warfare threatsVerified2026-08-02 - 2
Jouni Lintu holds an M.Sc. in Technology from LUT University (Lappeenranta).
Energie Campus Nürnberg: Jouni Lintu - Staff BioVerified2026-08-07 - 3
Jouni Lintu, founder/CEO of Kelluu, discusses the company's funding round, hiring international experts, and the Joensuu factory ramp-up in early 2020.
Yrittäjät.fi: Ilmalaivahankkeesta ei tullut tähdenlento – Kelluu palkkasi huippuosaajiaVerified2020-01-01 - 4
Jouni Lintu founded Opinsys in 2003 (Linux-based school IT systems), served as CIO, then board chair, before leaving day-to-day work in 2018 to start Kelluu.
Opinsys / Finnish Linux Users Association: Linux-tekijä 2009 -palkintoVerified2009-01-01