WHAT WE DO
Nuanic is a pioneering mind health technology company dedicated to developing wearables and software for early detection and prevention of stress-related conditions, such as burnout.
Our innovative technology combines electrodermal activity (EDA) monitoring with advanced algorithms to provide real-time insights into mental health.
MISSION
Our mission is to increase human capacity for resilience and compassion by providing tools to detect, prevent, and treat chronic stress.
CORE VALUES
At Nuanic, we always behave in a way that is Adaptive, Genuine and Resolute.
VISION
Nuanic aims to be the world's leading medical-grade mental health screening technology brand by 2025.
Meet the Team
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Sanna Koskela
CEO, CO-FOUNDER
Sanna is a determined and efficient CEO with exceptional interpersonal skills. She is a keynote speaker of mental well-being and the founder and developer of MindUI.
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Henna Salonius
COO, CO-FOUNDER
Henna is a research driven COO with a sharp vision for the use of Nuanic data and customerʼs needs. Currently she is also working on her PhD on assessing stress related mental disorders with the Nuanic technology.
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Ville Hakulinen
CTO
Ville is a talented and ambitious CTO who does not settle for mediocre work. Ville is a great combination of strategic thinking and hands-on programming.
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Niklas Zilliacus
GROWTH LEAD
Niklas is a mental health tech pioneer with 10+ years of experience of bringing innovative products and services to new markets. He’s a founder, athlete and business developer at heart.
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Minna Tamminimeimi
CUSTOMER LEAD
Minna is a seasoned pharmaceutical sales and marketing professional with a genuine passion for mental health. Minna firmly believes in the transformative power of wellbeing metrics. -
Pasi Kytölä
DATA SCIENTIST
Pasi is a Data Scientist with 20 + years of programming experience. He thrives in analysing and making sense of data with a meticulous attention to data quality.
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Lasse Leppäkorpi
BUSINESS ADVISOR
M.Sc. Biomed. Eng., Prev. leading Apple Health Technologies sw dev, Co-founder and CEO of Beddit (acquired by Apple)
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Henry Rimminen
TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
D.Sc., Inventor of the Nuanic biosensor
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Markku Partinen
MEDICAL ADVISOR
MD, Neurologist, Sleep Professor
COMPANY HISTORY
2009
Initial development of emotion measurement tool
Nuanic's journey began with a unique inspiration from a US TV game show called 'Moment of Truth,' which used a polygraph or lie detector.
When the format landed in Finland, the producers struggled to find a polygraph, leading them to the University of Technology and the Applied Electronics lab. There, lab master Matti created one and demonstrated it to Henry, an inquisitive graduate student.
This sparked Henry's fascination, and he developed a rudimentary tool for measuring emotion using a party shop ring and a tiny polygraph.
This was in 2009, and Vigofere-to-be-Nuanic had taken its first steps.
2015
Launched Moodmetric, a ring and app to measure personal stress levels
The team experienced the typical startup challenges, with members joining and leaving, but the core belief remained strong. Highlights included being featured in National Geographic and launching at the Slush startup event. The focus evolved, but the core idea stayed: a ring for accurately detecting stress levels.
In 2015, under the name Moodmetric, the company launched a ring and app to measure electrodermal activity (EDA), tracking personal stress levels. This product helped users recognize stressors and find ways to relax, preventing chronic stress and burnout. Despite its valuable lessons, Moodmetric struggled with finding the right customers and funding.
2020
Shifted focus to professional healthcare and obtained medical-grade certification.
In 2020, the company pivoted to focus solely on the professional healthcare market. This decision included gaining a medical grade for the ring and raising capital. This period of transformation led to significant changes in leadership and ownership.
2021
Introduction of new leadership and focus
A team of two women, Henna and Sanna, rose from the turmoil. Henna, the COO, had been with the company for five years, while Sanna, a solo entrepreneur and workplace well-being pioneer, became the CEO. Their bold leadership brought fresh energy, a sharp focus, and deeply shared values.
2023
Rebranding and strengthening the team
The company rebranded as Nuanic, a mind health technology company, emphasizing its commitment to helping healthcare professionals detect, prevent, and treat chronic stress. The team was strengthened with the return of Henry, the original creator, and the addition of new advisors and investors with startup mastery and renowned neurology expertise.
2024
Continuing mission to revolutionize mental health treatment
Today, Nuanic is on a mission to increase human capacity for resilience and compassion, providing hope and trust through innovative mental health solutions. The company continues to develop groundbreaking tools to support mental well-being and help healthcare professionals worldwide.