Sampo Karjalainen

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Sampo Karjalainen
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Born (1977-05-02) May 2, 1977 (age 47)
Occupation Video game designer

Sampo Karjalainen (born May 2, 1977) is one of the original founders of Sulake and Habbo , [1] an online social networking video game aimed at teenagers. Sampo has also been in other projects, including Bobba Bar for iPhone.[ citation needed ] Karjalainen is now the designer, chief executive officer, and co-founder of ProtoGeo Inc., the creators of the Moves fitness tracker app for iOS. [2]

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References

  1. "Ars Electronica". Flash art, Issues 219-221. 2001. p. 59. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. "No Fitbit or Fuelband Necessary. The Moves App Tracks Your Steps from the iPhone".