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Joonatan Lintala Profile

Joonatan Lintala is the CEO and co-founder of Phaver, a Web3 social platform that is revolutionizing the way people share their favorite things with their favorite people. Prior to founding Phaver, Joonatan was an early employee at Smartly.io, where he played a crucial role in the company’s growth from 8 to 400 employees and its rise to global market leadership in Facebook tools.

From Silicon Valley to Web3

Joonatan’s journey in the tech industry began in Silicon Valley, where he gained valuable experience working at Google. Today, he is applying his expertise to the world of Web3, building a social platform that is designed to be more ethical and equitable than traditional social media.

The Gateway to Web3 Social

Phaver is the first mobile app to launch on the Web2 spyware economy, and the company is building a gamified reward system that will factor in those who create value on the platform and those who want additional reach. As the CEO of Phaver, Joonatan is leading the charge in the development of this innovative social platform, which is powered by the Lens Protocol.

A Pioneer in Web3 Social

Joonatan’s leadership and vision have made him a pioneer in the world of Web3 social, and he is forging a path toward a more ethical and equitable future for social media. With his experience and expertise, Joonatan is well positioned to continue driving innovation and growth in the tech industry.

Current Work

CEO & Co-founderPhaver
Partner & Senior AdvisorShook Digital
Managing DirectorMereor

Previous Work

Head of Business DevelopmentSmartly.io
Jun 2016 – Jun 2019
Head of Global Agencies, Account DirectorSmartly.io
Jan 2016 – Jun 2016
Account DirectorSmartly.io
Apr 2014 – Jun 2016
Account Manager, Large Customer SalesGoogle
Jan 2013 – Mar 2014

Education

Aalto UniversityMaster of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
2010 – 2013
CEMSMaster's in International Management, Internation Business
2010 – 2012
University of Cologne
2011
Queen's UniversityBComm, Management, International Business
2008
Helsingin kauppakorkeakouluBachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Marketing
2005 – 2011
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026