Henri Pihkala

Henri Pihkala is a prominent figure in the tech and startup ecosystem, currently serving as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Silta Finance, a role he assumed in October 2023. In this position, he focuses on developing advanced technology for AI-powered due diligence aimed at large development banks and major investors involved in significant infrastructure projects. Pihkala has been associated with Silta since 2021 as a Strategic Advisor before taking on a more active role as CTO.1

In addition to his work at Silta Finance, Pihkala is also the Co-founder and CEO of Streamr, a decentralized data broadcasting protocol that he has led since its inception in 2017. Under his leadership, Streamr has raised over $30 million in funding and achieved a peak market valuation of $300 million. The platform aims to revolutionize data sharing and transport through decentralization, allowing users to participate as network nodes.12

Pihkala's background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Helsinki University of Technology, where he graduated with distinction. His career spans various roles in tech startups, focusing on areas such as data, decentralization, and artificial intelligence. He has been involved in several companies, including Data In Chains, where he served as Co-founder and CTO, and Unifina, a boutique trading firm.13