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Space exploration for stellar togetherness.

Team

Spatial network for deeper human connection online

We’re on a stellar mission to turn camera rolls into interactive worlds with others

Why: We live in a disconnection paradox, where the internet runs wider and faster than ever but social connection is at an all time low. The health effects of social disconnection are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The loneliness pandemic is one of the most detrimental challenges of our time.

How: Turning camera rolls and community activities into interactive shareable experiences with others - a spatial generative internet SGI - as a frictionless, accessible and co-generative platform that works on all devices - in seconds.

What: Imagine taking a single picture or a text prompt and generating an interactive multiplayable 3D scene on the fly. You step into the scene, on any device, with your friends, and explore together, endlessly. 

spatial imaging AI
multiplayer UGC
Community platform
Starstuff SGI
Spatial Generative Internet

We believe that great products are linked to a stellar community. Our team is passionately curious, impact-driven and obsessed about the art and science of building the best products that create lasting impact. We’re multiplayer craftspeople who love the weird, wonderful magic that happens when people connect, play and unleash their imagination. We build bridges for stronger bonds — with our Starstaff, our products, our technologies, our creativity and our users. Join us in building the future? 

Contact us at hello@starstuff.space

Mission

What we stand for

  • We're passionately curious

  • We aim for the big, scary and hairy

  • We go above and beyond

  • We differ boldly

  • We learn fast, fail smartly and grow focused

  • We build for fun, on the olympic level

  • We power community greatness

  • We build for the best impact that lasts for a lifetime

Starstaff

  • Hanna Toivonen

    Hanna Toivonen

    CEO & Co-Founder

    Formerly: Metacore, Brand Lead at Rovio, Co-Founder of FiVR, Team Lead at Slush

  • Mikael 'Deata' Hertell

    Mikael 'Deata' Hertell

    Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder

    Formerly: Creator and technical artist as Deata

  • Jaakko Jumisko

    Jaakko Jumisko

    CTO & Co-Founder

    Formerly: Co-Founder of Next Games (IPO & exited to Netflix), Tech Lead at Rocket Pack (exited to Disney), Tech Lead at Recoil Games, Co-Founder of Farmind

  • Kosti Rytkönen

    Kosti Rytkönen

    Tech R&D & Co-Founder

    Formerly: Co-Founder of Kuuasema, Co-Founder of Immersal (exited to Hexagon), Co-Founder of FiVR, Co-Founder of Lume Games (exited to Next Games)

  • Ari Nykänen

    Ari Nykänen

    Product Lead & Co-Founder

    Formerly: Head of UX at Speechly AI (exited to Roblox), Co-Founder of Kuuasema, Co-Founder of Lume Games (exited to Next Games)

  • Laura Halén

    Laura Halén

    Administrative, Office and Communications manager

    Formerly: Master's in Game Studies, QA and Community Agent at Iceflake Studios, Web Designer at Evifin Oy

  • Leo Lännenmäki

    Lead Backend Developer

    Formerly: Co-Founder of Matchmade, Co-Founder at Sharkpunch, Co-Founder at Rocket Pack (exited to Disney), Software Developer at Disney, Futurice and Ideakone.

Space for you

We’re looking for people who love their craft, embrace never-ending improvement, want to be their best and have what it takes to go to the olympics of fun. What we offer:

  • A salary that reflects your experience and realism. And some equity. As a good startup should.

  • Such as

    • Health, dental and insurance. You will be taken care of in case of sickness or accident

    • Work flexibly, as we have a hybrid model where we work flexibly from home and the office

    • Holidays

  • Our team of seasoned professionals will welcome you, and you will be a part of the magic that happens behind the scenes. You’ll get to work on a project that is something new, innovative and unexpected.

  • We take initiative and ownership of the things we do, which means freedom (and responsibility!) to make your own decisions. We also have a small and nimble team, which means low hierarchy and fast decision making.

  • This is a place for development, and we hope that you will learn new things as you go! Take ownership of your own professional development, and show it to the world. Also, help us learn and grow, by bringing your own insights with you.

  • You will be heard! As a small team, it is important that everyone feels like they belong; so if something feels off, talk about it. We trust each other in both business and personal things.

  • Everybody is treated equally, diversity is a strength. Everybody is accepted as they are.

Open positions

Here are our open positions. If you don’t see your position, but you are passionate about what you do, and you are the best person to do it, you can also send us an open application!

  • Did not find a position that suits you? If you are passionate about what you do, and you are the best person to do it, then send us an open application! Send the application to hello@starstuff.space. Detail what it is that you do, and why you would want to work with us. Attach your Cover letter and CV. Title your email “Open application, [Your Name]”, so e.g. Open application, John Doe.

Our advisors

Tuomo Lehtinen
VP Game Development at Rovio


Deborah Mensah-Bonsu
Give Back & DEI at Supercell
Founder of Games for GooD

Laura Studarus
Journalist and Contet Creator
BBC, VICE, Shondaland, Marie Claire

Jon Howard 
Strategy Director at Bud Communications
Former Rovio, Nintendo and UN leader

Our investors

Icebreaker VC
FOV Ventures
Atomico Angel Fund
TK Ventures

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Media Kit

Press release