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Tony NystenunlockedSamu: together at Aalto University (2012–2013)
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About
Early technical co-founder; later returned to Supercell as Head of New Games. Bonnier sometimes lists the name as Sami Hautala.
Co-Founder (Lead Developer) at Blok
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Blok's investors · 8
Blank VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $2M checksBonnier CapitalStockholmLifeline VenturesHelsinkiMaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checksManta Ray VenturesLondonPICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $300M checksProtagonistBay Harbor Islands · $10K – $1M checksRackhouse Venture Management LpSan Francisco · $250K checks
Co-founders at Blok
Experience
- Illusian Founder OfficeBuilding something newcurrent2025 — present
- WondershopHead of Engineering (Co-founder)2020 — 2025Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Me-säätiöLead Developer2019 — 2020
- BlokTechnical Advisor2019 — 2020Helsinki Metropolitan Area
- BlokLead Developer (Co-founder)2017 — 2019
- SlushLead Developer2015 — 2016Helsinki
- ADA Drive OyDeveloper2015 — 2016Helsinki
- Frozenbyte OyDeveloper2013 — 2015Helsinki
- Finnish Defence Forces3D Modeler, VBS2-expert2011 — 2012Parolannummi
Skills & more
Web Development10User Interface Design8Web Applications5Entrepreneurship1Database DesignUser Experience (UX)1Service DesignService EngineeringGame DevelopmentPython9Unity
Languages English · Finnish · French · Swedish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Samu Hautala?
- Early technical co-founder; later returned to Supercell as Head of New Games. Bonnier sometimes lists the name as Sami Hautala.
- Where does Samu Hautala work?
- Samu Hautala is Co-Founder (Lead Developer) of Blok.
- What companies did Samu Hautala found?
- Samu Hautala founded Blok.
- Where did Samu Hautala go to school?
- Samu Hautala studied at Aalto University (M.Sc. (Tech.), Computer Science); Aalto University (B.Sc. (Tech.), Computer Science).
Founder mafias
Aalto University mafia59
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Same school
Also attended Aalto University163
Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanMirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanElina HolkkoPartner and CFO at Lifeline VenturesMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesTeemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Illusian Founder Office1
Also worked at Blok4
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Also worked at Slush25
Timo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline VenturesPetteri KoponenFounding Partner at Lifeline VenturesMaija MuntilaTalent Lead at Lifeline VenturesKonradInvestment Team at Hummingbird VenturesIlkka KivimäkiFounding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vcPauliina MartikainenManaging Partner at Maki.vc
+ 19 more
Also worked at Finnish Defence Forces21
Tuomo VeivoInvestment Team Nordics at RedstoneLeo PohjalaAsset Manager, Real Estate at Innovestor VenturesTeemu PakarinenTrainee, Investor Relations at Innovestor VenturesJere BlomqvistInvestment Manager at Evli Growth PartnersOscar AndersinGeneral Partner at Failup VenturesRobin HanssonCFO & Investments at Wave Ventures
+ 15 more