Olli Airola
Psychologist & AI Research Engineer
About
I'm Olli Airola, a psychologist (M.Psych.) and AI research engineer based in Helsinki, Finland. I created SocialHuman, the human-only social network, and I build AI tools for mental health, such as Sekasin-tekoälyapuri, Vanhemmuuden tekoälyapuri, and OP Päävalmentaja. I also write Tekoälyn Huipulla, one of the biggest AI newsletters in Finland.
Combining artificial intelligence and psychology to deepen our understanding of how technology can enhance human potential.
My approach to AI development is grounded in both technical expertise and a deep understanding of human psychology, ensuring technology serves humanity meaningfully.
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
SocialNext
Apr 2025 — Present
AI Research Engineer
Illusian Founder Office
Oct 2024 — Present
Solopreneur
Oct 2023 — Present
Software projects, AI consulting, lectures, and psychological assessments
Data & AI Consultant
Codento Oy
Apr 2023 — Oct 2023
Psychologist
Various Organizations
Jan 2020 — Jun 2023
4.48/5 client satisfaction rating
Media Appearances
Selected Projects
SocialHuman
A human-only social network. Every post is taken live in the app by a real person, with no uploads and no filters, and checked before anyone sees it. Free on iOS and Android.
SocialNext
As CTO, developing a digital psychology platform for social anxiety. Features assessments, personalized feedback, and interactive exercises built by psychologists.
Ilma
The most accurate weather service in Finland. Ilma blends six weather models and shows where they disagree, so you know how much to trust each forecast. Every night it checks itself at 14 Finnish weather stations, and it beats the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Foreca on temperature, wind, and rain.
AI Newsletter
One of the biggest AI newsletters in Finland. Free and in Finnish, with the goal of making Finland the #1 country in AI knowledge.
Sekasin-tekoälyapuri
Mental health AI assistant helping youth access support when human assistance isn't available. Built at Illusian Founder Office.
Vanhemmuuden tekoälyapuri
24/7 AI assistant that gives parents research-based support on parenting, child development, and mental health. Made with MIELI ry, SOS-Lapsikylä, and the Finnish Red Cross.
OP Päävalmentaja
AI tool that helps youth sports coaches support young athletes' mental well-being and find words for difficult conversations. Made with MIELI ry and OP Pohjola.
Happy Palette
AI-powered color analysis and scanner tool that helps users discover their perfect color palette through state-of-the-art Large Vision Models.
Asuntohaku – HSL-matka-ajat
Apartment search tool that compares HSL public transport, bike, and car travel times from Oikotie listings to the places you visit most. Built on the HSL Digitransit API.