Meet the Team: The Finnish experts building a new digital standard for dog ownership đŸđ«đź
Behind every line of code and every strategic decision at Connau is a team united by one mission: to bring professional structure and peace of mind to the dog world.
As we move closer to our MVP launch, we wanted to introduce the faces behind Animal Lifecycle Technologies. We are a proud Finnish startup combining tech expertise, branding, and lifelong passion for dogs.
The Connau Founders:
âš PĂ€ivi Klemm (CEO & Founder) â The visionary. With over 10 years of professional experience in the pet industry, PĂ€ivi combines business expertise with the practical perspective of a dog owner. Having recently welcomed a new furry member to her family, she uses Connau herself to manage her dog's journey, ensuring the platform stays focused on what owners truly need.
âš Sami Finnig (Pet Care & Community) â The bridge to the dog world. Coming from a dedicated dog breeding family, Sami has deep roots in the community. He ensures that our solutions are built on the real-world experiences of breeders and the practical needs of dogs, keeping our feet firmly on the ground.
âš Mikko âTubaâ Tuominen (Product Execution) â The builder. Tubaâs vast expertise in product development and technology turns our big ideas into a functional, secure, and scalable digital platform.
âš Otso Lindfors (Strategy & Design) â The architect of our user experience. Otso ensures that Connau isnât just powerful, but also intuitive and represents the high-quality Nordic design our users expect.
Why we do what we do: We arenât just building software; we are building a legacy of care. Based in Finlandâa country known for its high animal welfare standardsâwe are dedicated to fixing the challenges of fragmented information, one data-driven life path at a time.
Stay tuned! Next week, we have an exciting announcement regarding our official MVP Launch! đ Meanwhile you can join our waiting list!