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Joonatan Laulainen

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CTO at Altrove

Paris, Île-de-France, France

FoundedAltrove

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About

Joonatan Laulainen completed a PhD at the University of Cambridge, graduating at the top of his class. His doctoral research applied artificial intelligence to materials characterization, simulation, and the development of sustainable materials.

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CTO at Altrove

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Altrove's investors · 6

AlvenParis · since 2025BpifranceParis, Ile-De-France · $270K checks · since 2025Contrarian VenturesVilnius · since 2025Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Toronto · $50K – $250K checksEmblemParis · since 2025Entrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checks

Co-founders at Altrove

TMThibaud Martin
Thibaud MartinCEO

Experience

  1. altroveCo-Founder and CTOcurrent2024 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  2. Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence (W23 PA cohort)2023 — 2024Paris, Île-de-France, France
  3. University of CambridgePostdoctoral Researcher2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  4. University of CambridgePostdoctoral Researcher2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  5. University of CambridgeUndergraduate Supervisor2018 — 2022Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  6. Cambridge University Science ImprovPerformer - Professional Improv Show2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  7. Cambridge University Science ImprovImproviser & Founder2020 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  8. Cambridge University Science ImprovPresident2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  9. Cambridgeshire County CouncilEnvironmental Consultant2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  10. pyxemGitHub Developer2018 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  11. Cambridge Judge Business SchoolEnterpriseTECH, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2022 — 2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  12. Jack Stanton Campaign for Barnstable 4th DistrictEnvironmental Consultant2022Massachusetts, United States
  13. CERNSummer Researcher2017Geneva, Switzerland
  14. Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausanneResearch Assistant2016Lausanne

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)2Technical Leadership2Cto2Entrepreneurship1Geology1Geological Mapping1Startups1Tech1Teaching1Consulting1Teamwork1Team Leadership1
+12 moreC++BiotechnologyBusinessPresenterImprovisationNonprofit OrganizationsCommunicationManagementPerforming ArtsMaterials ScienceResearchSoftware Coding

Languages English · Finnish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joonatan Laulainen?
Joonatan Laulainen completed a PhD at the University of Cambridge, graduating at the top of his class. His doctoral research applied artificial intelligence to materials characterization, simulation, and the development of sustainable materials.
Where does Joonatan Laulainen work?
Joonatan Laulainen is CTO of Altrove.
What companies did Joonatan Laulainen found?
Joonatan Laulainen founded Altrove.
Where did Joonatan Laulainen go to school?
Joonatan Laulainen studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Characterisation); University of Cambridge (Master of Science, MSci); University of Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Materials Science).

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Entrepreneur First mafia885

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Reid HoffmanBoard MemberFounded LinkedIn +2Matthew WilsonFounder In ResidenceFounded Veratrak +2Rashid MansoorEntrepreneur, Inaugural CohortFounded HADEAN +2Eugene CheahEntrepreneur First 2017Founded Recursal AI, Inc. +2Steven RenwickCohort memberFounded Tilores +2Ruban KanapathippillaiEntrepreneur First 2024Founded Iterate AI +1

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University of Cambridge mafia588

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Stewart ButterfieldMPhilFounded Flickr +1Demis HassabisBAFounded Google Deepmind +2C. Giovanni TraversoMBFounded Teal Bio +4Inaki BerenguerPhDFounded InfiniteWatch +2Harish AgarwalMaster of Philosophy - MPhilFounded Nori +2Dušan DuffekPostgraduate Diploma in EntrepreneurshipFounded 0100Ventures +2

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Stewart ButterfieldCo-founder of Slack and FlickrDemis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindNiko BonatsosFounder and Managing Partner of VerdictGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesHannah SealInvestor at Index VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at altrove4

Rokas PeciulaitisFounder & Managing Partner at Contrarian VenturesBénédicte de Raphélis SoissanFounder and General Partner at EmblemGuillaume DuraoFounder and General Partner at EmblemThibaud MartinCEO at Altrove

Also worked at Entrepreneur First714

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockToby CoppelCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesBenedict EvansWrites a weekly technology newsletter read by close to 200,000 peoplePeterDeep Tech Investment Lead at Hummingbird VenturesAniTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesIsabel FoxHead of Investor Relations at Hoxton Ventures

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Also worked at Cambridgeshire County Council1

Christopher MorrisFounding Partner at Sustainable Ventures

Also worked at Cambridge Judge Business School42

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockStephanie RichPartner, Platform at Bread And Butter Ventures, LlcMichael HsuVenture Partner at Core Venture CapitalWilliam Tunstall-PedoeInvestor at Cambridge Innovation CapitalAmit ShahPrincipal at SR One Capital ManagementKerry BaldwinManaging Partner at IQ Capital

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