Hi, I'm Iikka Valli - Principal Product Designer at Stealth Mode AI Startup
I'm driven by transforming complex data into intuitive, intelligent experiences, especially at the AI-native frontier. I thrive on bridging strategy and execution, prototyping novel solutions where human-AI collaboration meets enterprise needs.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led UX for Google's largest advertising products, shaping complex enterprise AdTech solutions.
Currently defining product design for an AI-native platform, prototyping with LLMs and vector databases.
Can help others by advising on AI-native UX strategy and bridging data-driven strategy with execution.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Design Foundation
Began career in 3D modeling and Drupal architecture, building a strong technical and design foundation.
✦ 3D Modeling
✦ Drupal
✦ Web Architecture
Google AdTech Leadership
Spent 14 years at Google, leading UX for major advertising products and developing expertise in complex data systems.
✦ Google Ads
✦ AdTech
✦ UX Leadership
AI Startup Innovation
Currently defining product design for a stealth AI startup, focusing on AI-native platforms and human-AI collaboration.
✦ Enterprise AI
✦ LLM Prototyping
✦ Product Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Native Product Visionary
Pioneering the next generation of AI-driven user experiences.
✦ Defining product design for an AI-native platform.
✦ Prototyping with local LLMs and vector databases.
✦ Solving human-AI collaboration challenges in coding.
Enterprise AdTech Architect
Crafting intuitive solutions for complex advertising ecosystems.
✦ Led UX for Google's largest advertising products.
✦ Specialized in audience segmentation tools.
✦ Developed high-frequency "power user" interfaces.
Bridging Strategy and Execution
Translating abstract concepts into tangible, user-centric products.
✦ Hands-on prototyping to validate technical feasibility.
✦ Defining operational workflows for AI integration.
✦ Deep understanding of data, pixels, and LLM context.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring novel applications of AI in enterprise products.
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI and product development.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in human-computer interaction.
I can help with
✦ Advise on UX strategy for AI-native platforms.
✦ Share insights on scaling complex enterprise products.
✦ Offer perspectives on human-AI collaboration workflows.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders with AI expertise.
✦ Connecting with investors in the early-stage AI space.
✦ Finding opportunities to shape the future of enterprise AI.