HOW WE ENGAGE
We’re here to build partnerships
that drive innovation and growth.
We’re more than service providers; we’re partners in your journey. With nearly 100 early-stage companies in our portfolio, we’ve helped founders raise funds, design and build award-winning products and services, establish teams, build operations, and evolve into category leaders. Based in Silicon Valley, we seek out those with the ambition to lead—and we’re ready to help you get there.
Most of the time, we work with a classic model: make a plan, take a check, and deliver results. But when the right venture catches our eye, we double down as investors, backing our belief with capital and expertise in Product, Design, Strategy, Brand and AI. Simply put, we bring our expertise, and we’re invested in seeing you succeed.
01 OkayOkay | studio
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When we see mutual potential, we go beyond consulting - we invest cash. With nearly 100 startups in our portfolio, we’re not just advisors; we’re believers. We look for early - stage ventures with ambitious, unique founders that prioritize design, growth, and product excellence. Then we bring our expertise to accelerate their journey.
> Risto Lähdesmäki
Risto Lähdesmäki is a seasoned entrepreneur, design visionary, and trusted advisor who has spent over two decades driving innovation at the intersection of business strategy, design, and growth.
As founder and former CEO of Idean (a global UX design agency later acquired by Capgemini), he has consistently delivered world-class solutions for Fortune 500 leaders (like Amazon, IBM, Apple) and disruptive startups alike. Risto has been instrumental in helping nearly 85 early-stage startups in his investment portfolio leverage AI to transform their businesses, combining strategic vision with practical execution.
Known as a hybrid Chief Product, Design, and Marketing Officer rolled into one, Risto is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades executive. He thrives on bold challenges, inspires teams to break the mold, and consistently pushes boundaries to achieve transformative, AI-driven results.
> Rit Mishra
Rit Mishra is a design and product innovation leader with 15+ years of experience delivering award-winning digital experiences powered by AI for organizations such as Amazon, Intuit, Fjord (Accenture Song), Idean, and Sora Schools.
Since 2017, long before AI became mainstream, Rit has been leading AI-focused design and product teams at both AWS and Intuit, launching groundbreaking services that seamlessly integrate advanced AI technology with intuitive user experiences.
Most recently, as Head of Design at Sora Schools, Rit’s team developed an innovative online learning platform, earning the prestigious UX Design Award in 2024. Holding multiple design patents and industry accolades, Rit expertly blends human-centered design principles with pioneering AI strategies to craft bold, impactful, and customer-centric innovations. Known as a smart, no-nonsense leader, Rit brings a truly holistic approach to product-driven growth and data-driven results.
We don’t do ordinary. We’re here to break the mold - not chase templates, trends, or fleeting aesthetics. At OkayOkay.ai, every project is crafted to make a statement - purpose-built to move people, place AI at the heart of growth, and make brands unforgettable. We believe in work that captivates, challenges, and leaves a lasting impact.
Our team is as bold as our work. We’re unafraid to say “no” to the trivial and “yes” to ideas that make the world stop and pay attention. We’re endlessly curious and eager to learn, constantly pushing ourselves to explore new ideas and elevate our craft. The result? Work that’s seen, felt, and remembered.
We believe culture is the backbone of any great company. It’s simple but powerful: the way you treat people defines everything else. At OkayOkay.ai, we’ve breathe a culture that values respect, curiosity, and bold thinking, and it shows in every interaction and every project.
But let’s be clear: this isn’t all roses and kumbaya. We demand excellence, plain and simple. We’re relentless about exceeding expectations, and we work only with the best. Our commitment to brutal honesty and top - tier quality means we hold ourselves - and each other - to the highest standards, pushing constantly for better.